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Ed Neigh 1945 – 2015

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By Robert Wallace One of the true pioneers of North American piping and pipe bands, Ed Neigh, has passed away aged 71. Though his death was sudden, his health in the past few years had not been the best.  This, however, did not deter him from his piping, and he continued to teach both privately and at summer schools as long as he was able. Ed was also in constant demand as…

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Strathpeffer Games (Junior pic added)

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11 competed on a bright day. Piobaireachd: 1. Gordon Barclay 2. Nick Hudson 3. James MacPhee 4. Brian Lamond March: 1. Nick Hudson 2. Jenny Hazzard 3. Brian Lamond 4. James MacPhee Strathspey/Reel: 1. James MacPhee 2. Nick Hudson 3. Jenny Hazzard 4. Brian Lamond Jig: 1. Brian Lamond 2. Jenny Hazzard 3. Emily-Kate MacLellan 4. Nick Hudson John Don MacKenzie judged all events. Champion Piper: Nick Hudson [wds id=”17″]

Dornoch Games

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Good, slightly chilly weather with just a bit of mist here and there. 19 played – a very healthy turnout in the far north with US pipers making their mark. Piobaireachd: 1. Nick Hudson, Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay (pictured receiving his trophy) 2. Anna Kummerlow, Battle of Auldearn 3. Matt Pantaleoni, Lament for MacSwan of Roaig 4. Ursa Beckford, Black Donald’s March Judges: John Don MacKenzie, Jimmy Jackson March:…

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Piping Hot Summer Drummer/Weekend Games/ SFU/ Sheila Beaton etc.

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A young drummer from the celebrated Dollar Academy Pipe Band, Cameron McCall (15), was lucky enough to win a scholarship to the SFU Pipe Band organisations ‘Piping Hot Summer Drummer’ camp last month (pictured above). As with his visit to the Winter Storm weekend last February he kept a diary of his time abroad and today shares it with Piping Press. We would encourage as many of our young readers…

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PP Editor’s Blog: Band Formation Poll Results/Grampian League/ / Festival of Juvenile Solo Piping etc.

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A couple of weeks ago I ran a piece lauding the organisers of the Chicago Highland Games for instituting concert formation for their band competition. The accompanying poll results can now be revealed. We asked the question ‘What do you think of the circle formation for band competition’. The results show an overwhelming majority in favour of change – a huge 88%. The response ‘Couldn’t be better; leave well alone’…

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