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Atholl Gathering Results

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The Atholl Gathering took place today in the grounds of Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, writes the Editor. Weather was dry and pleasant – ideal for piping and it drew a large and appreciative crowd to the first major games contest of the summer. The Champion Piper was Angus D. MacColl and how pleasing for the organisers to have this master piper supporting their contest. Angus is pictured above shortly…

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Bathgate Games Results

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A warm day with a high standard in all events, particularly the senior light music. Piob 1 Gordon McCready, Battle of the Pass of Crieff 2 Ashley McMichael 3 Kris Coyle Judge: T Speirs March 1 Gordon McCready (pictured above) 2 Ashley McMichael 3 Graham Drummond 4 Jonathan Greenlees S&R 1 Gordon McCready 2 Ashley McMichael 3 William Geddes 4 Jonathan Greenlees Ceol Beag judge: W Cowan Junior Piob 1…

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Piper Eilidh Dies in Manchester Terrorist Outrage – Updated

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Piper Eilidh MacLeod, aged 14, from Barra in the Outer Hebrides has been named as a victim of the Manchester bombing atrocity. In a statement released through Greater Manchester Police, her parents said: ‘Our family is devastated and words cannot express how we feel at losing our darling Eilidh. ‘Eilidh was vivacious and full of fun. She loved all music whether it was listening to Ariana or playing the bagpipes…

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Atholl Gathering Draws and Judges Announced

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The forecast looks good for the first of the big outdoor solo competitions at the Atholl Gathering in the grounds of Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, on Sunday. All piping events start at 10.30. Fifty-three adult and 12 junior pipers will be judged by 12  judges. The Army School of Piping has kindly provided the stewards. They are all full-time soldiers on a six-month course to learn piping from scratch. Darach Urquhart…

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More Memories of Donald Mackinnon, Skye & Queensland

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Reader Catherine Herzig has kindly shared her recollections of life and times with war hero and piper Donald Mackinnon. This is  a warm, personal memoir which gives a real feel for the man’s humanity and dedication to his music. We are grateful to Cath for sharing it with us. The picture above is of Donald in KOSB rig piping during the Korean War. I was 12 when I had to take…

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