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Arthur Remembered/ Springbank Results

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On a beautiful autumn afternoon the people of Kilchrenan and Dalavich on Lochaweside gathered yesterday to remember Arthur Gillies, one of Argyll’s finest pipers, writes Alastair MacGregor. Locals were joined by visitors from as far away as Connecticut and Colorado. The event was organised by Stella Leitch, the daughter-in-law of Jock Leitch, another Kilchrenan piper and the man who started Arthur on the chanter. This special day comprised an exhibition…

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Editor’s Notebook: Northern Mtg. on BBC/ Harry Funeral/ Arthur Remembered/ London Recital/ SPA Date/ Morla Prize/ School Job

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Micheal Steel of the BBC’s piping programmes: ‘Just a note for your readers that this year’s Northern Meeting will be the focus on the piping programmes across the BBC this weekend and next weekend. ‘Recordings feature the prize winners in the Gold Medal, the Silver Star Former Winners’ March, Strathspey and Reel, and the A-grade Hornpipe & Jig. ‘All prize winners will feature across both weekends and for UK listeners you can catch up…

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Perfect Conditions for Pibroch by the Sea

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The annual Piobaireachd Masterclass was held at Cancale, Brittany, on Saturday, 12 September. Seventeen participants of a variety of ages and expertise attended for a full day’s instruction, held on the day preceding the ‘Piobaireachd by the Sea’ recital. By Bill Wotherspoon I was joined by Patrick Molard who took the morning session and ably assisted me with translation in the afternoon. We took it in turns to explain the…

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Pipe Major Harry McNulty 1933-2026

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The pipe band community worldwide was saddened to learn of the death on 8th September 2026 of Harry McNulty. He was 93. During his career Harry was Pipe Major of the Grade 1 Lothian & Borders Police, British Caledonian Airways and Power of Scotland (now Scottish Power) bands. Born in April 1933 and a native of Leith in Edinburgh, Harry grew up adopted by his grandfather Pipe Major William Sinclair,…

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Pitlochry/ Bowhill/ Chatsworth Results

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A surprisingly dry and warm day at Pitlochry (Sept.12), writes the Editor. Early morning rain seemed to have put off a number of competitors and parking restrictions borne of the A9 roadworks may not have helped either. There were nine call-offs in the piobaireachd. The winner, Douglas Murray, gave a refined rendition of Lord Lovat’s Lament. Let us hope that this win heralds a regular return to the boards for…

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