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‘Masters of Piping’, a Masterwork by Seumas MacNeill

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A new edition of writer Seumas MacNeill’s celebrated book, ‘Masters of Piping’, has been published by the Piobaireachd Society. The original work was issued in 2006 sponsored by the Society in honour of Mr MacNeill, for 20 years its Honorary Secretary. It was based on a radio series he made for BBC Radio Scotland. The new revised edition has been produced in co-operation with his son Rory and PP Editor…

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Band Fees for Next Season/ SPA Juveniles/ CLASP Practice Chanters

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The RSPBA has announced its band fees for 2027. There has been no increase from this year.  Registrations are open and fees must be paid by November 30th or a 20% surcharge applies. Rates are £277 per band. This drops to £252 for juveniles. A new adult band must pay £302 to register and a new Juvenile band £277. Fees for overseas (non-UK) bands are £231 and £210 (Juv.) If an…

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P/M Douglas Murray on the Challenges Ahead at LA Scots

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Fife-based Douglas Murray’s appointment as Pipe Major of Grade 2 US pipe band, LA Scots was announced yesterday. Today the former Pipe Major of Fife Police, and a champion solo piper, spoke to Piping Press about the challenges that lie ahead for him. ‘Firstly I have to say it is a great honour to be asked to fill P/M Scott MacDonald’s shoes. He has been an outstanding pipe major of…

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Douglas Murray Takes over at LA Scots

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Fife-based Douglas Murray has been appointed Pipe Major of US pipe band, LA Scots. The band issued the following statement this afternoon: ‘Pipe Major Scott MacDonald has stepped down with immediate effective from the LA Scots Pipe Band. ‘P/M MacDonald has been central to the organisation from its beginnings in 1992 having been and president, pipe major and player. Under his leadership and stewardship the band had many successful years…

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Pitlochry Concert/ Nicol Brown Results

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Our ‘Raasay Pitlochry Concert’ takes place in Pitlochry Town Hall the evening before the Glenfiddich, writes Angus Clarke. It’s quite different to the Raasay Competition held last month in that the emphasis is much less on playing for step-dancing, and is instead more of a concert of top class piping.   The aim is to provide a varied, interesting – and entertaining – contrast to the equally top class competition…

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