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Strathmore Games Results

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These Games were held in the grounds of Glamis Castle, Angus, last Sunday, June 11. The castle was the early home of Elizabeth Bowes Lyon, the late Queen Mother. The weather was mixed with a warm breeze, sunshine and some heavy showers.  Nine took part in the piping competitions. Results: Piobaireachd1 Ben Mulhearn2 Chris McLeish 3 Fraser Maitland4 John McDonald5 Hector Munro March1 Chris McLeish2 John McDonald3 Fraser Maitland4 Walter Glendinning5 Jeffrey…

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Corgarff Games Results

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A pleasant, warm day for this small games in the north-east held last Saturday, 10th June. The venue was Castle Lodge Field, Cockbridge, at the head of Strathdon, Aberdeenshire. Champion Piper John MacDonald is pictured with his trophies and other prizewinners. During the day the crowd was entertained by the Lonach Highlanders and their pipes and drums. Piobaireachd1. John McDonald – I Got a Kiss of the King’s Hand2. Michael…

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US Piping Foundation Results

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Congratulations to all the participants in the 35th Annual United States Piping Foundation Amateur and Professional Piping Championships, writes Mike Rogers. They were held in memory of founder Maclean Macleod on 10 Jun 2023, in the Amy DuPont Music Building at the University of Delaware, Newark, DE. There were eleven pipers from throughout North America in the amateur events, and 14 in the professional. Overall Professional results: 1  Bruce Gandy…

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UK Pipe Band Championships – Boghall Triumph

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Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia are the new UK Pipe Band Champions winning today at Lurgan Park, Northern Ireland in perfect weather conditions. Their win in the first major of the season came on the day they announced a two year extension to their sponsorship deal with car firm Peoples Ford. It is a major breakthrough for P/M Ross Harvey and new L/D Kerr McQuillan. Two medleys were required in G1….

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Editor’s Notebook: Bob Nicol Tunes/ Jimmy Scholarship/ Craig’s Title/ Watson’s Piob Contest/ Eagles Results

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As promised, here are another couple of recordings of Bob Nicol’s light music courtesy Breton piper Patrick Molard. These add to the tunes we had earlier this week. Firstly Delvinside and Lochiel’s Awa’ Tae France: And now Arniston Castle and Charlie’s Welcome: I think we should be concerned that all these old settings of tunes could be lost. Wouldn’t it be a good project for students on the piping courses…

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