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Famous Pipers: Remembering John Scott, South Uist

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John Scott was a larger than life character in the Glasgow piping scene in the ’60s and ’70s, writes the editor. A fine piper himself, he regularly stewarded at the Scottish Pipers and Uist and Barra competitions and kept the audience entertained with his wild brogue and pawky humour. He was also a noted composer. Readers will probably know his reel Dolina MacKay (Dolly was the Treasurer of the SPA…

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St Thomas Instructor/ Jimmy McIntosh Scholarships/ Scott Currie Ltd Closure

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St Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, Texas, is looking to hire a full-time snare drumming instructor to work alongside Graham Brown and Andrew Elliott. The blurb: ‘We are seeking a passionate and dependable full-time Drumming Instructor to join our team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, teaching all levels of pipe band drumming, including beginners. This position will require an individual who is able to handle a wide…

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Piobaireachd Society Announce Details of Annual Conference

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The 2025 Piobaireachd Society Annual Conference will take place in the Royal George Hotel, Perth. The dates are March 28 – 30. Society committee meetings are held on the Friday afternoon and then members and friends gather in the evening for a relaxed meal. The conference proper begins the following morning. There are two papers before lunch and two after, each of around 40 minutes. Talk 1: 9.30 – 10.15am: ‘Gems from…

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How ‘Mull of Kintyre’ Became the Biggest Selling Bagpipe Song of All Time

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A new book on the music of Paul McCartney contains much revealing detail on the origination, recording and promotion of his song ‘Mull of Kintyre’ featuring the Campbeltown Pipe Band and their Pipe Major Tony Wilson……. There was one song in particular that had been tugging on Paul’s imagination for at least three years and that he now had an urge to complete. That song, Mull of Kintyre, its melody,…

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Concern in Northern Ireland Over RSPBA’s New Major Championship

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The RSPBA has announced that next year’s UK Pipe Band Championship will be held at Ingliston, near Edinburgh Airport, on July 12. It is the fourth major to be confirmed by the Association. Only the British remains outstanding. Ingliston has excellent car parking and bus and tram connections, making it ideal for competing bands and spectators. Securing the venue, known officially as the Royal Highland Centre, is a success for…

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