Ross Miller won the latest round of the Scots Guards Knock Out competition held in the SG Club, Haymarket, Edinburgh, yesterday (Dec 9). Ross was playing against Alan Clark and a large crowd enjoyed some excellent piping from both contestants. The next round, on January 27, sees Calum Watson take on John Dew and on the 24th February William Rowe faces Calum Brown. Organiser P/M Jimmy Banks MBE will hold…
The RSPBA have announced playing requirements for the 2019 season. They are as follows: British Champs, Paisley, May 18; closing date April 3, draw April 10thGrade 1: Two MSRsGrade 2: Medley (4-6 mins)Grade 3: MSRGrade Juv: Medley (3-5 mins)Grade 4A/ Nov A: Prescribed MSRGrade 4B/ Nov B: Prescribed Marches UK Championships, Belfast, June 15th; closing date May 1, draw May 8thGrade 1: Two Medleys (5-7 mins)Grade 2: 2 MSRsGrade 3:…
It is with regret we report the passing of Angus Lawrie formerly of Strathclyde Police Pipe Band, noted composer and pipe bag maker. Angus (88) died at home in Doonfoot, Ayrshire, yesterday morning. He had been in poor health for some time. Angus was originally taught by his father, also Angus, who had had extensive tuition from P/M Willie Ross. On leaving school Angus jnr. joined Glasgow Police in 1955…
While I applaud the Competing Pipers’ Association [CPA] for taking steps to create a quantifiable method of qualification for the Silver Medal, the system announced on 29th November has some glaring problems within its structure. The following comments are offered with a view to their being incorporated in a constructive review of the announced system. Firstly, there was no consultation with the CPA membership. It was just announced out of…
The 2019 Annual Conference of the Piobaireachd Society will be held in the National Piping Centre on Saturday 23rd March. There will be an informal ceilidh in the Pipers Tryst on Friday evening 22nd March. The conference will conclude with a dinner and ceilidh in the Centre on the Saturday evening. The conference rate including dinner is £55; day rate including lunch, teas and coffees £35. [wds id=”2″] A preferential…
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