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History: Pipe Bands in the East of Scotland Over the Years

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Having been a member of three East of Scotland pipe bands and involved with various others over more than 50 years I have built up some knowledge of many of them.  It would take a great deal of research to compile a detailed history, much of which might be difficult to find, so this article is more general. I apologise from the outset for anything, or any band or any…

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Lewis & Harris Juniors Results

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Around 100 young pipers from across the Western Isles came together in Harris on Sept 30th for the Lewis and Harris Piping Society’s Annual Junior Competition — including youngsters from the Southern Isles, despite initial fears that low tides would impact the Sound of Harris ferry service and stop them travelling. Once the necessary assurances were given that the last ferry back to Berneray would run as scheduled, a group…

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Boost for Highland Junior Pipers/ Australian Juvenile Piping/ Schools Teaching Jobs

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After a few years’ absence, we are delighted to confirm that Inverness Piping Society will once again be running our junior solo piping competitions this year, writes Alastair Campbell, Secretary. This event has a long history, and is a key element of the Society’s remit to promote solo piping in the Highlands.  Many past winners have gone on to enjoy successful piping careers. We would be grateful if tutors, parents…

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Clan MacRae and P/M Andy Bell: Memories from Down Under and Willie Fergusson’s March

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I did enjoy Iain Duncan’s articles on the old Clan MacRae band. Congratulations to him; they were very informative and well written and certainly did bring back some memories. Iain mentioned my old pal Andy Bell who was one of the nicest blokes I have ever met in pipe band circles. I lost touch with Andy after I joined Muirheads and subsequently emigrated to Australia. By Gordon  Ferguson In 1985,…

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Lochnell Championship 2023 Line Up and Judges Announced

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The Argyllshire Gathering Trust’s Lochnell Intermediate Piping Championship will take place on Saturday, 21 October. The venue is the chapel at Lochnell Castle, Argyll, by kind permission of the Earl of Dundonald and hosted by his son Lord Archie Cochrane. The competition is by invitation only and features Scotland’s finest pipers aged under 22: Ruairidh Brown (2022 Champion), Andrew Ferguson (2022 Piob. winner), Luke Kennedy (CPA Bronze Medal 2023), Gregor…

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