Category: Pipe Music

Comments on the 2015 World Pipe Band Championships

Posted on      by     

Today we have the first part of our review of the competitions at Glasgow Green held last Friday and Saturday. It was a momentous day for the pipe band world and the ramifications are still being  considered by enthusiasts. Piping Press has been inundated with thousands of readers from every corner of the globe and we thank everyone for their interest. There is lots more on pipe bands in your…

More Comments on the 2015 World Pipe Band Championships

World Pipe Band Championships 2015

Posted on      by     

In the end it took an Irishman to bring the Worlds title back to Scotland and in doing so P/M Ryan Canning’s achievement must rank among the very highest in pipe band history, writes Robert Wallace. Three years ago he inherited a  Shotts and Dykehead band that was mid to bottom end of the Grade 1 table – luck, or lack of it, was not involved, they were that poor….

More World Pipe Band Championships 2015

Glenfinnan Games

Posted on      by     

For those not at the Worlds yesterday there was the opportunity to play at the most picturesque Highland games in the world, Glenfinnan. Finlay Johnston won the overall with Ian K MacDonald, Ontario, close behind. Ten played. Rapidly-changing weather throughout contest with three seasons in a day. The majestic photo of Ian K playing Lament for the Viscount of Dundee for Malcolm McRae is courtesy Emily Kate MacLellan. Piobaireachd: 1….

More Glenfinnan Games

P/M Ross Walker Stands Down at Boghall

Posted on      by     

After a very distinguished career of more than 20 years, Ross Walker is standing down as Pipe Major of Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band. Pipe Major Walker’s final performance came today in the Medley at the World Pipe Band Championships. He is pictured above at yesterday’s Qualifier with leading drummer Gordon Brown and new P/M, Ross Harvey. We are grateful to P/M Walker for speaking to us prior to the…

More P/M Ross Walker Stands Down at Boghall

PP Editor’s Blog: Worlds/ International Conf./Lochaber/ SFU etc

Posted on      by     

Forecast for today’s G1 Worlds qualifying is for a dull day with a maximum temperature of 15degs; no sun. Tomorrow is much better with sunny intervals, particularly late afternoon and again a high of 15 degs. We’ll have full reports on the qualifying and on the Juvenile and Grade 1 competitions in the days to come so stay tuned to Piping Press for the best and most informed comment from…

More PP Editor’s Blog: Worlds/ International Conf./Lochaber/ SFU etc