Readers Letters: Tune and Braemar Medal Queries from South Africa and John Roe Tune Search

Chris Terry, South Africa: ‘Some time ago (11 November, 2022) you had a video clip of Logan Tannock playing a hornpipe on Piping Press. Do you know the name of the tune (it was the first tune he played), or could you put me in touch with Logan? ‘Also some time back I came across a video clip of Stuart Liddell playing a recital at Braemar. In the background, as…

What Price Forgiveness for P/M Gordon Walker?

In two weeks time the Glenfiddich Championship will celebrate its 50th iteration. In a nice touch the organisers have invited previous winners still living to attend for a weekend of good music, hospitality and friendship. Missing, though, will be Gordon Walker a two-time winner of the competition. On June 21 this year he received an email from Mr Nick Addington, Chief Executive of the William Grant Foundation, the contest sponsor….

Dollar Academy Job Reminder/ Stirling Recital/ Merchison Scholarships

Callum Beaumont writes: ‘I just wanted to share with you that there is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team at Dollar Academy as a self-employed piping instructor. Perhaps there may be a Piping Press reader interested.’ The blurb says the job is two days a week, though this may rise, and will be paid by invoice. The school is looking for someone who has Grade 1 experience ‘at…

Boost for Highland Junior Pipers/ Australian Juvenile Piping/ Schools Teaching Jobs

After a few years’ absence, we are delighted to confirm that Inverness Piping Society will once again be running our junior solo piping competitions this year, writes Alastair Campbell, Secretary. This event has a long history, and is a key element of the Society’s remit to promote solo piping in the Highlands.  Many past winners have gone on to enjoy successful piping careers. We would be grateful if tutors, parents…

Clan MacRae and P/M Andy Bell: Memories from Down Under and Willie Fergusson’s March

I did enjoy Iain Duncan’s articles on the old Clan MacRae band. Congratulations to him; they were very informative and well written and certainly did bring back some memories. Iain mentioned my old pal Andy Bell who was one of the nicest blokes I have ever met in pipe band circles. I lost touch with Andy after I joined Muirheads and subsequently emigrated to Australia. By Gordon  Ferguson In 1985,…