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Argyllshire Gathering/ Lochaber Draw (Jnrs. added)/ Piping Job/ New Book

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The focus of world piping is today on the coastal town of Oban in Argyll. The very best pipers have converged on the old seaport for two days of competition which will change the careers of the winners. Gold Medal, Senior Piobaireachd, Silver Medal or MacGregor Memorial success means instant recognition and prestige. Judges gather tonight to select the piobaireachd the pipers will play. These will be given out only…

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RSPBA Admits Error in Grade 4b Result at Worlds

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The RSPBA today issued the following statement: World Pipe Band Championship – amendment to the Grade 4B Final Result. The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) would like to publicly apologise to the 1st Troon Boys Brigade and Syerla & District Pipe Bands who have been impacted by a compiling error in determining the result of the Grade 4B Final at the World Pipe Band Championships 2022 at Glasgow Green….

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Some Reflections on the World Pipe Band Championships 2022 – Part 2

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The following offer some general observations I noted over the two days regarding the bands which played in the main arena. The four in Juvenile played their musical medleys very well and illustrated the standard of tuition in the schools they represented.  It is just a pity the numbers in this grade have been in single figures in recent years.  Hopefully they can be expanded as the pandemic recovery continues. …

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Some Reflections on the World Pipe Band Championships 2022

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The 2022 Worlds took place in unusually extreme heat.  I listened to most of Grade 1 from the spectator stand on both days, although was forced to leave the stand mid-afternoon each day when I could tolerate the heat no longer. The seats in the main stand are not what you would ever describe as comfortable either! Perhaps it is due to my advancing years, but I cannot ever recall such…

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A Scorching Day at the Worlds and a Scorching Performance from Field Marshal Montgomery

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I sat through all of the Grade 1 band performances on the Friday at the Worlds. I sought refuge at the back of the south-facing stand where overhanging trees afforded a little shade from oppressive sunshine. It meant I was further away from the action. Bear that in mind when you read my comments. A few general points on the two days. Firstly Glasgow Life need to get a life…

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