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Glenfiddich Championship Results, tunes added

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The Glenfiddich Champion for 2017 is Jack Lee from British Columbia. He was placed first  in ceol mor and second in MSR to take the overall title. Runner-up overall was Roderick MacLeod with Angus MacColl in third. The annual competition was held as usual in the Great Hall at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Those unable to travel to the event were able to watch it on a livestream over the internet. Piobaireachd…

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PP Editor’s Blog: SFU Concert, SPA Vets, Cambridge PB

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Simon Fraser University Pipe Band have announced a complete sell out for tomorrow’s ‘Pipe Up for Cancer!’ concert in support of leading piper Andrew Bonar. The band’s website has this info for those attending: ‘Doors to the SFU Theatre will open precisely at 5pm for a 6pm concert start. It is general seating, so come early to get a great seat. As we are completely sold out, we ask that you not…

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Glenfiddich and London

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Reader, and top US piper Jori Chisholm, has sent a request for information on the past winners at London and Blair Castle. Happy to comply,  tables have now been added to the Letters pages. Please note, if you have a query regarding any aspect of piping or pipe bands please feel free to contact pipingpress.com and we’ll do our best to get you the answers; which failing we’ll put out…

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PP Editor’s Blog 31/10/14

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[easyrotator]erc_12_1414049835[/easyrotator]To London today for the annual piping championship from where I will report for pipingpress.com. If the piping is anything like as good as at the Glenfiddich then we are in for a treat. London was always an opportunity to catch up with friends down south and I am sure this year will be no exception. I first went down in 1976 (Chelsea Town Hall) and hardly missed a year…

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Glenfiddich 2014 – Short Picture Gallery

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[easyrotator]erc_14_1414056032[/easyrotator]Here are some shots from the livestreaming and from the hall at Saturday’s Glenfiddich Piping Championship.  Quality is a bit dubious on the internet and mobile phone shots, but the others show Stuart Liddell and Niall Stewart as they received their trophies.  For full results click here. For a critique on the day click here. [easyrotator]erc_12_1414049835[/easyrotator]   Advertisement