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Editor’s Notebook: Gourock Contest/ Kohima Tune/ Michael the Monk/ JB Robertson

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No Grade 1 bands at Gourock last Sunday. Perfect weather, good transport. Where were Glasgow & the West’s Shotts, Police Federation, Scottish Power, Inveraray and Johnstone? In my day this branch was the heartbeat not only of Scotland’s pipe banding but of the world movement itself. The first contest of the year would have had the top bands clamouring for an early season run out. Was it lack of notice,…

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Northern Ireland News: Trophy Return Threat/ Antrim Indoor/ Leinster Contest / New President

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The RSPBANI Branch Executive Committee is threatening to suspend bands over the late return of trophies. A significant number, including some from previous years, have yet to be returned. The committee expressed particular concern over memorial trophies, which hold deep sentimental value for the families or bands who have generously donated them. These trophies are intended to be presented annually, and failure to return them undermines the respect and recognition…

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‘Life, Times and Music of John Macdonald, Inverness’, by John H Shone – A Review

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The name of John Macdonald, Inverness, must be one of the best known and illustrious in piping history. However, until now, there has not been a single account of his life and his influence on the development of piping, and piobaireachd in particular, during a critical period towards the end of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. By Alan Forbes John Shone has put that right in his…

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Aberdeen Games/ Eilidh’s Trust/ SunBelt Invitational

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Fraser Maitland: Aberdeen Highland Games are on Sunday, 15th June, at Hazelhead Park. Entry form is now live here. Three tunes in senior categories. We encourage those interested to enter before midnight 6th June; those who do will receive free entry to the park. Later entries accepted until 24 hours before the start of the games. Those entering on the day will play first and at the discretion of the…

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RU Brown Gold Medal Results

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This annual competition was held over two days in St Aloysius College, Adelaide, South Australia, last weekend. The winner of the Gold Medal was Dan Nevans from Airdrie (pictured with trophy and medal). Clasp for Former Winners (four tunes): 1 Martin Frewen – Earl of Ross’s March – (AUD$2,000) 2 Struan Thorpe ($1,000) 3 Jonathan Quay ($600) Gold Medal (four tunes): 1 Dan Nevans – Lady Margaret MacDonald’s Salute – ($900)…

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