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My Father, P/M Robert Reid – Part 2

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We continue with our articles based on the letters sent by Robert Reid Jnr. to Jimmy McIntosh from 30 years ago. This excerpt, dated 28th July 1993, confirms Reid senior’s reputation for brusque assertiveness, a characteristic clearly passed on to his son….. Dear Mr McIntosh, Re the cassettes, I would much prefer to have control over the recording of the existing tapes myself. My father and I spent a great…

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Tickets for the Worlds Now Available, With Covered Seating in the Grade 1 Arena

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Tickets are now on sale for the World Pipe Band Championships 2023. Dates are 18 /19 August at Glasgow Green, writes Ellen Drummond of promoters Glasgow Life. Demand for tickets for the Grade 1 Seating Arena is expected to exceed capacity. Spectators wishing seats in this grandstand facility (which for the first time is covered, offering shade from the sun and shelter in the event of poor weather, as well…

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Ceres Games/ Drumtochty Games Results

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The picturesque Fife village of Ceres hosted its annual Highland Games last Saturday, June 24. Conditions were warm and dry and brought a large crowd to the games field as can be seen in the photograph above. Piobaireachd, three tunes own choice; 12 played.1 Darach Urquhart, Lament for the Dead2 Brian Lamond, Earl of Seaforth’s Salute3 Anna Smart, Flame of Wrath for Squinting Patrick 4 Angus MacPhee, MacLeod of Raasay’s…

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European Pipe Band Championships 2023 Full Results

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Duthie Park, Aberdeen, was the venue for this year’s European Pipe Band Championships, the second major of the season. Ninety – one bands entered. Inveraray were crowned Grade 1 champions, retaining their title from 2022. Grade 1 (4-part MSR)1 Inveraray (pictured)2 FMM3 Boghall4 SLOT5 Shotts6 PowerDrumming: FMM Judges: Maurice Rhodes, Thomas Brown, Brian Martin and Terry Lee Grade 2 (Medley)1 Portlethan2 Annan3 Buchan Peterson4 Edinburgh5 Glasgow Skye6 UddingstonDrumming: AnnanJudges: Robert…

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British Columbia, Canada: Scotfest Results

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I have the results from our most recent Highland Games, Scotfest BC, which was held in Coqutilam, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) on June 17, writes Zephan Knichel.  In total we had 127 solo competitors and 16 bands competing. The Open Piobaireachd had generous prize money with first receiving $1,000Cdn (£600), 2nd $500 (£300), and 3rd $250 (£150). The picture is of the massed bands. Open Piobaireachd: 1 Craig Sutherland (End…

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