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Corgarff and Strathmore Games Results

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Corgarff Games, Aberdeenshire – Saturday 11th June. Quite challenging conditions, windy and overcast. Five played in the senior events. Scott Oliphant, Forres, judged all the events. Piobaireachd1st John McDonald (pictured above)2nd Jeffrey Lawson3rd Michael Laing March1st John McDonald2nd Jeffrey Lawson3rd Alan Clark Strathspey & Reel1st Jeffrey Lawson2nd Alan Clark3rd John McDonald Jig1st Jeffrey Lawson2nd Alan Clark3rd Michael Laing 6/8 March1st John McDonald2nd Jeffrey Lawson3rd Alan Clark Strathmore Games, Angus –…

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Ontario Piping Strikes New Membership Deal With Piobaireachd Society

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The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario and the Piobaireachd Society today announce a new educational initiative aimed at further supporting solo amateur piobaireachd players. The PPBSO, beginning this year, will purchase PS memberships for all pipers who compete in at least two of their (PPBSO) solo amateur piobaireachd competitions in any given year, in-person or online.  These memberships will enable each amateur piper to access the extensive database…

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Editor’s Notebook: Jubilee Pipers/ Lorient Faux Pas/ Ivory Pipes/ Graingers and Reeds/ Donald’s Tune

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I know it was a week ago, but I do not want this column to pass without recognising all those pipers, both military and non, who made their contribution to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Reading reports and watching the ceremonies live, it was clear that we pipers did our bit on what was a uniquely historic occasion. The jewel in our crown was P/M Stuart Liddell whose composition Diu…

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UK Pipe Band Championships – FMM Home in on Title

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Field Marshal Montgomery were declared the new UK Pipe Band Champions today at Lurgan Park, Northern Ireland. FMM played Lord Alex. Kennedy, Shepherd’s Crook and Charlie’s Welcome. The other G1 places went to: 2 Inveraray, Argyllshire Gathering, Bogan Lochan, John MacKechnie3 Fife Police, Dugald MacColl’s Farewell to France, Blair Drummond, Smith of Chilliechassie4 Scottish Power5 Shotts6 SLOT with the drumming going to Inveraray. Each band had to submit two MSRs,…

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Piobaireachd Society Announce Line Up for Annual Edinburgh Fringe Concert

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The Piobaireachd Society has invited the following pipers to play at its Annual Concert: Tom Peterkin, Finlay Johnston, John Dew and Nick Hudson.  The concert’s official title is ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’. The date is August 21 and the venue St Cecilia’s Hall, Niddry Street, Edinburgh. Time: 7 for 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions) at the door or in advance via the Edinburgh Fringe Box Office. Pipers’ dress…

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