Alfred Hollins (11 September 1865 – 17 May 1942) was an English organist, composer and teacher, who was noted as a recitalist in Scotland.

[1] Hollins was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and was blind from birth.

[2] In 1878, Hollins enrolled at the Royal National College for the Blind at Upper Norwood where he studied with Frits Hartvigson (piano) and Dr E. J. Hopkins (organ).

While in Germany Hollins gave a series of concerts – at one time playing three concerti in the one evening – The Liszt E♭, the Schumann A minor and the Emperor.

[3] In 1923, Hollins played at the inaugural recital of the Caird Hall Organ, Dundee, Scotland, which he had designed.

It is a Grade 1 Historic Organ (BIOS) and is recognized as one of the finest instruments of its kind in the UK and further afield.

Hollins composed over 50 organ works and some church music, as well a small number of secular solo songs, part-songs and piano pieces.

[10] In later years, Hollins wrote A Blind Musician Looks Back, his memories as an organist and teacher.