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The Kettlewell Legacy: Inspiring the Next Generation of Pipers

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I have just finished my term as President of the Glasgow Highland Club. One of my last duties was accepting a most generous donation from the family of the late David Kettlewell. David spent a lifetime teaching youngsters the pipes and a stipulation of the gift is that it should be used as a prize for junior piping. By Colin Kerr The spark that ignited David’s lifelong love of piping happened…

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P/M James W. Troy 1942- 2025

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Pipe Major James (Jamie) Troy passed away peacefully on the morning of December 9th, surrounded by his family. He was 83. His entire life he had dealt with severe asthma. A recent fall put him in hospital and his underlying condition was too much to overcome. As a child of only seven, the family’s Scottish doctor advised his parents that Jamie should take up Highland dancing to help strengthen his…

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History: The Rise of Inveraray Pipe Band

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The following is from Pipe Band Magazine of July 2009. Headlined: ‘Seventy Years On and the Bells of Inveraray Herald Town’s New Band’, it charts the resurrection of a band first founded in the 1890s….. There can be few bands in the recent past that have burst on to the scene with such an impact as Inveraray & District. Already crowned Scottish Champions 2009, some experts in the field are…

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Review: Ben Duncan Recital

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Last weekend’s recital held in the Gordon Highlanders Museum in Aberdeen was well attended, with a close to capacity crowd of 60, writes Fraser Maitland, Chairman of Aberdeen Piping Society. The crowd suggested that there is a real appetite for live piping in the city. These events are still well received here in Aberdeen. One of our young pipers, Murray Barclay, kicked off the night with some traditional marches. He…

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British Championship Tickets/ Pipe Major Ian McLellan/ David Weir/ Kintyre Book

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Tickets are on sale already for next summer’s British Pipe Band Championships at Ingliston. The date is May 30th. Mark Currie, Director at the Royal Highland Centre, said: ‘It’s a real honour to be hosting the championships once again… Visitors can expect a vibrant festival atmosphere.’ ‘Tickets are available now via our website, and early booking is recommended due to high demand. Children’s tickets are £12.50, adults £15 and family…

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