I was so sorry to read about the death of Jim Butler, writes Iain Duncan. Such a nice guy, we were Pipe Sergeants of our respective bands, Jim, Pipers’ Whisky (they had various incarnations), and me with Glasgow Skye. Latterly we would bump into each other at Piping Live and 2019 was the last time we met (in the Ardnamurchan restaurant across from the Piping Centre). For the PP…
This competition for junior professionals was held today at the National Piping Centre, Otago Street and McPhater Street, Glasgow. There were large entries in all categories. Each section winner is pictured above. B Grade Piobaireachd1 Ben Mulhearn2 Greig Canning3 Ross Miller4 Jamie Elder5 Brodie Watson-MasseyJudges: C Armstrong, S Samson B Grade MSR1 Ciaren Ross2 John Dew3 Jamie Elder4 Fraser Allison5 Jonathon SimpsonJudges: A Henderson, G McCready Open Jig1 Calum Watson2…
The 2022 competition organised by the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society was held in the Scots Guards Club, Haymarket, Edinburgh, today. Nineteen pipers competed for the much sought after trophy for amateur piobaireachd players. There were a handful if call-offs for a variety of reasons. The winner was journalist Tom Peterkin (pictured) playing Corrienessan’s Salute. This was Tom’s fifth win in this event. In second place came John Nevans…
This is a fascinating historical document mapping the growth and development of piping and drumming in the Campbeltown area of Scotland’s Kintyre peninsula. I have realised over the years that creating pipe bands for the military in early times eventually worked its way into civilian life, with huge impact, and bringing great benefit to our musical tradition. The creation of ‘local’ pipe bands meant organised teaching and high standards for…
The Ministry of Defence are seeking ‘to appoint a Pipe Major who strives to continuously improve the high standards of piping at Queen Victoria School, Dunblane, including ensuring that piping students have opportunities to gain formal (SQA) qualifications in the subject. ‘The Pipe Major will also take an active role in the promotion of Queen Victoria School through regular attendance, along with the whole pipe band and, potentially, the Highland…
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