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2021 MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd Results

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The winner of the MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd for 2021 is Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh. His tune was Lachlan MacNeill Campbell of Kintarbert’s Fancy. He receives the College of Piping Trophy and £100. The competition is one of the most prestigious for young pipers in world piping. It is promoted by the Highland Society of London and run by the Argyllshire Gathering. The other places: 2 Cameron May, Lesmahagow, Lament for Captain…

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Donald Morrison Archive: Notes on the Introduction of Teaching of Piping to South Uist

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This very interesting, but unattributed article is from the archive of Donald Morrison. It gives an insight into the history of piping in the Outer Isles and in particular South Uist. It is not by Donald himself but mentions his father Donald John Morrison. Canon Alexander MacDougall was a native of Morar and died there on 10th December, 1944, at the age of 85 years. His first parish in the…

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Piobaireachd Society Recital Programme/ Tunes for Oban 150th Anniversary Contest Announced

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Details of the Piobaireachd Society’s annual recital ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’ have been announced. The recital takes place next Sunday, August 29, in the National Piping Centre’s Otago Street building in Glasgow. Time is 7 for 7.30pm. The pipers, their tunes and the order of play are as follows: Craig Sutherland: Lament for the Lowland Clearances (Karen McCrindle-Warren) Stuart Liddell: Field of Gold (P/M Donald MacLeod) P/M…

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Playing Order for Lochaber Gathering Announced

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The draws have been announced for next Friday’s, August 27, Lochaber Gathering to be held in Fort William from 8.30am. The competition is sponsored by the Moidart Trust and the P.F. Charitable Trust. Most events will be held in the new Highland Cinema in the town’s Cameron Square. There will be an outdoor competition platform running from mid-morning where an Open 6/8 March and Hornpipe & Jig contest will be…

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Duncan’s Tune for Dominic

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I recently reported that on a trip to Iona and its abbey I spotted this memorial bench (right in picture above) dedicated to a Dominic McGowan, writes the Editor. I thought this could be the same Dominic McGowan who died at a tragically young age and for whom Duncan Johnstone wrote his melodic and poignant 6/8 march. The dates fitted and I remembered him telling me about the origins of…

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