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P/M Donald MacLeod: New Slideshow Depicting His Life & Times

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The great Donald MacLeod died 35 years ago last month, writes the Editor. Today we mark this with a new slideshow (link at foot of column) depicting the life and times of the master piper with thanks to the unnamed reader who alerted us to this important anniversary. Donald MacLeod was born in 1917 and died in 1982.  He was one of the greatest pipers of the 20th century both…

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Bill Livingstone Releases Memoir on Aug 1

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Well known piper and solo adjudicator Bill Livingstone from Ontario has announced that he will release a book of his memoirs on August 1. The blurb: Bill Livingstone, record-setting Pipe Major and soloist, will release his memoirs, entitled Preposterous: Tales to Follow, on 1st August 2017. Written by Bill, the 276-page work covers over seven decades of Bill’s life, ranging from his childhood in the tough mining town of Copper…

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Skye Gathering Draws Announced

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Piping Convenor Cameron MacFadyen has announced the draw  for the Dunvegan Medal and ceol beag competitions at this year’s Skye Gathering. This will take place on Tuesday and Weds. 8/9th August 2017, the ceol mor in the Skye Gathering Hall, Portree, at 8.30am. Competitors in the for medal winners’ Col Jock MacDonald Clasp competition will notified of that competition separately. 1. Ursa Beckford 2. Cameron MacDougall 3. Andrew Bell 4. Ben Duncan…

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Harpenden Highland Games Results (Pix Added)

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Glorious sunshine and a very busy Highland Games with lots of different activities and events. Pipe Bands, vintage cars, dancers, birds of prey, rock bands and sprinting races amongst others! Possibly the most varied and entertaining Games on the circuit. Piping was at the top of the hill away from any distracting noise and with a great view of the whole Gathering. All six competing pipers were amateur status. It…

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Tain Highland Games Results (Juniors added)

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A pleasant day in the north with enhanced prizemoney and a relaxed, welcoming day with Tain Highland Games Piping Convenor Duncan MacGillivray ensuring everything went to plan. The picture above shows three of today’s competing pipers, Cameron MacDougall, Brìghde Chaimbeul and Alasdair Fraser, with the legendary Duncan far right. Piobaireachd 1st Cameron MacDougall 2nd Michael MacGillivray 3rd James MacPhee March 1st Brìghde Chaimbeul 2nd Cameron MacDougall 3rd James MacPhee S&R 1st…

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