Piping Press

By the Editor Now that we know that all four performances by Grade 1 bands at the Worlds will count towards the final outcome, is it time for RSPBA officials to have a look at the draw? At the moment a band drawn first holds that playing position throughout what was the Qualifier and into the Saturday. This was seen as being unnecessarily unfair. With the new arrangements it will…

By Malcolm Muir A couple of years ago, much to my eternal regret, but because I needed the money, I sold my late father’s David Naill DN5 set of pipes via a buyer who has since sold them on. My circumstances have changed and I am now desperately trying to track down the current owner of the set so I can make an offer to buy them back. The set…

Grade 2 and Grade 1 below; other grades here. The UKs are at Lurgan, Northern Ireland, on June 15. Grade 2 – Final1 13:15 Colmcille 2 13:24 Ravara 3 13:33 North Stratton – Canada 4 13:42 Closkelt 5 13:51 Royal Burgh of Annan 6 14:00 Buchan Peterson 7 14:09 Mackenzie Caledonian 8 14:18 New Ross and District – Eire 9 14:27 Manorcunningham – Eire 10 14:36 Kilchoman Distillery Isle of…

Final rehearsals today for tonight’s pipes and organ recital in the magnificent Paisley Abbey. Organist George McPhee is a remarkable musician. At 83 he’s been the Abbey’s man at the keyboard for more than 50 years. Another unsung musical hero from the west of Scotland. George tells me the Abbey organ is the same as the main one in Notre Dame and that thankfully the Parisian ‘kist o’ whistles’ survived…

The first major championship of 2019 is only 12 days away and pipe bands throughout the country are making the final adjustments to their performances as the big day at St James Playing Fields, Paisley, nears. The promoter, Renfrew District Council, have issued the following press release with good information on parking, access and admission: ‘Thousands of the world’s top pipers and drummers will again descend on Paisley for one…