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More Memories of Donald Mackinnon, Skye & Queensland

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Reader Catherine Herzig has kindly shared her recollections of life and times with war hero and piper Donald Mackinnon. This is  a warm, personal memoir which gives a real feel for the man’s humanity and dedication to his music. We are grateful to Cath for sharing it with us. The picture above is of Donald in KOSB rig piping during the Korean War. I was 12 when I had to take…

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Review: The 2017 British Pipe Band Championships Grade 1 Performances

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One of the first rules of journalism is ‘be there’ and if you want to give a detailed and accurate, albeit subjective, account of an important pipe band contest then that is exactly what you have to do. No amount of social media chatter, summary sheet perusal or YouTube re-runs is in any way a substitute to actually positioning yourself at a suitable coign of vantage and listening and watching the…

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2017 Robert Burns Festival, Camperdown Solo Competition, Victoria, Australia

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Results of the Victorian Pipers Association 2017 Robert Burns Festival Competition held  on Saturday, May 20, at Mercy College, Camperdown. In the photograph are (l – r): Cameron Ely, Jason Craig, Craig Sked, Jono Quay. A Grade Piobaireachd 1. Cameron Ely, The Big Spree 2. Jonathan Quay, Lady MacDonald’s Lament 3. Craig Sked, Lord Lovat’s Lament Judge: Jason Craig 2/4 March 1. Craig Sked 2. Katherine Belcher 3. Jonathan Quay Judge: Chris…

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Gordon Castle Solo Piping Results

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Windy and a bit cold at Gordon Castle, ancient seat of the Clan Gordon, in Banffshire, today. Seven seniors. Good standard. Overall winner Gordon McCready is pictured above. Open Piobaireachd 1. Gordon McCready – Lord Lovat’s Lament 2. Eddie Gaul – Lament for the Viscount of Dundee. 3. Calum Brown – Earl of Seaforth’s Salute 4. Alan Clark – MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart 5. Michael Laing – Lament for the Only Son….

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Inveraray Win First Major of the Season

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A damp and cool St James Playing Fields at Paisley west of Glasgow was the venue today for the British Pipe Band Championships, the first major championship of the season. The chill weather affected  the bands who were on early in Grade 1, the best performances coming later on.  The winners were the holders of the title, Inveraray. They are pictured up top in the in the circle today. They…

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