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Drummer William (Billy) Stevenson, Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band

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Former Leading Drummer of Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band, William (Billy) Stevenson,  passed away on 5 July 2016 in Australia.  Billy rose to prominence when he was tasked with revitalising the Shotts drum corp after the then leading tip, the legendary Alex Duthart, left the band to join P/M Donald Shaw Ramsay at the heavily sponsored Invergordon Distillery Pipe Band – this in the early 1960s. Bert Barr and…

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Argyllshire Gathering – Pictures & Complete Results from Day 2

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Day Two at the Argyllshire Gathering saw the bulk of the ceol beag events taking place at Mossfield Park, Oban. The competing pipers were led there by the winner of the Gold Medal from yesterday. This year that honour fell to Ian K. MacDonald of Ontario, Canada, who was placed first with his tune Mary’s Praise. Yesterday was a great day all round for North America with the Silver Medal going…

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Argyllshire Gathering Results from Day 1 – All Ceol Mor Results

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll.  Ian K. MacDonald, the winner of the coveted medal now leads the parade to the games park for tomorrow’s ceol beag events. Ian is pictured above celebrating with runner up Sean McKeown Gold Medal 1 Ian K. MacDonald, Canada, Mary’s Praise 2 Sean McKeown, Canada, Isabel MacKay 3 Cameron Drummond, Stewart’s White Banner 4 Derek…

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Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competitions Get Underway

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The world’s top pipers have arrived in the west Highland town of Oban for the Argyllshire Gathering piping competitions. The ceol mor events are all held today. There are four categories: Senior, Gold Medal, Silver Medal and MacGregor Memorial. Results will be known early evening. Stay tuned to Piping Press for the latest announcements. Here are programme details: The above picture by Peter Beckford shows the traditional march to the games…

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PP Ed’s Blog: Thoughts on the Worlds Grade 2/ Champion of Champions/ Cowal

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Apologies for the delay in my second bulletin from the World Pipe Band Championships; so much going on in piping at this time of year. Before I get to it however I want to reflect on a couple of things. Firstly do you agree with me that the pipe band season is over a little early? Say what you like about Cowal, but it extended things by two or three…

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