[2] More recently Keir emerged as a singer-songwriter, producing three solo albums and performing as a soloist with The Tolkien Ensemble.
Keir regularly played in both Scotland and Denmark at folk festivals and on tours, both with The McCalmans and also at solo gigs.
[3][4] Keir later played with Stephen Quigg (a former member of The McCalmans) in a duo as well as being a soloist.
Keir mostly played the acoustic guitar and the penny whistle, although he was proficient in many other instruments.
Keir died of cancer on 2 June 2013 at the age of 60, after being diagnosed the year previously.