Some say he doesn’t know his high G from an ogee, that when he tunes his snare head it sounds as if he’s been on the Snakehead; others that he thinks KP nuts are fans of a particular drummer….all we know is he is called MacStig – and he was as sober as an RSPBA judge when he wrote this………… The Old Rock in the estuary of mother Clyde will…
A very pleasant day on the beautiful west coast. Champion Piper James MacKenzie (r) is pictured with Ceol Beag Champion, Finlay Cameron. Piob 1 James MacKenzie 2 Jonathan Simpson 3 Andrew Hall 4 Finlay Cameron 5 Connor Kellett Judge: A Maclean March 1 Jonathan Simpson 2 Finlay Cameron 3 James MacKenzie 4 Calum MacColl S&R 1 Finlay Cameron 2 James MacKenzie 3 Jonathan Simpson 4 Connor Kellett [wds id=”4″] Jig 1 Andrew Hall…
Reader Ian Forbes on the Grade 1 Worlds qualifying draw… ‘I have several comments. The current system is to divide up the top six bands from last year’s results, and split them with three bands going into each heat with the other bands drawn at random. However, this system, while having its merits, does not take account of the current season’s results and there are two additional bands, Fife Police and…
After a break of seven years pipe band contests returned to the seaside town of Newcastle, County Down, when 38 bands and 45 drum majors descended on the town to compete for the Ulster Champion title at Donard Park on Saturday 21st July. A Highland dancing competition held in a large marquee added to the Scottish flavour of the day in Newcastle. The Chieftain of the Gathering was Councillor Mark…
The Northern Meeting have issued the following: ‘Inverness is set to become the stage for the first of two world-class piping events in August when a prestigious solo event returns to the city. Tickets are now on sale for The Northern Meeting Piping Competitions which will take place at Eden Court Theatre on August 30 and 31. The competition, which attracts competitors from as far afield as Canada, America, New…
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