By Elaine Lee, Administrator Due to a troublesome internet connection, Andrew Carlisle will replace Terry Tully for Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming’s 2020 summer school Zoom sessions. All three of our acclaimed instructors have incomparable records of teaching and promoting pipe music around the world. Week #1 will run from July 5-10. Week 2 will run July 12-17. Originally from Northern Ireland, now a resident of Pittsburgh, Andrew Carlisle has…

A set of pipes said to have been recovered from the fallen body of a hero piper at the Battle of the Somme have been sold at auction to an unnamed buyer for £4,600. After tax and commission the true cost will be over £5,000. The sale was carried out by Lockdales in Ipswich, East Anglia. The pipes, with an original reserve price of only £800, are believed to have…

The committee of the gathering report: ‘As a result of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, Braemar Royal Highland Charity and the organising committee of the Braemar Gathering have decided to take the difficult but necessary decision to cancel this year’s event. ‘Whilst we know the decision will be disappointing for many, we feel it is the right one to protect the safety of the local community, competitors, spectators and officials many…