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Piping Times editorial from 50 years ago: the times they are a-changin

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It is very interesting to look back 50 years to the Piping Times Editorial of January 1976. As the New Year dawned, the piping...
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James Reid the Piper: arrested Dec 30th 1745, executed on Nov 15th, 1746

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By James Singer While researching pipers of the 1745 uprising for a speech, and particularly a lad by the name of James Reid, I came...

Michael Grey’s Notes: brandy, milk and Lexie MacAskill. Do our stories matter?

Centenary of the death of John MacDougall Gillies

Light music played at the Glenfiddich 2025

When the Words Don’t Fit: Language, Belonging, and the Future of Pipe Bands

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Photos from Inveraray & District celebrating at the Worlds 2025

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On the last day of the year we take a look back at the celebrations of Inveraray & District on that bright evening of...

Donald Drone sees a Christmas star

Centenary of the death of John MacDougall Gillies

Photos from Celtic Connections 2019

Faces from the R. G. Hardie & Co. Masters Solo Piping Competition 2025

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China hosts inaugural professional solo bagpipe championship on Burns Night

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January 25, 2026, marked a historic moment in China’s piping scene as the inaugural professional solo bagpipe championship was held in Guangzhou, aptly coinciding...

Results from Winter Storm solo piping and drumming 2026

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The Midwest Highland Arts Fund has announced the results of the Winter Storm 2026 piping and drumming competitions. Awards were presented Friday evening, January...

Results from CLASP in-person competition, January 2026

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The CLASP had its first in-person competition of the year at NPC, Otago Street, Saturday 10th January 2026. There was a good turnout and now...

The CLASP ‘Live Online’ League Table 2025

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By Margaret Houlihan CLASP, Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers, runs three 'Live Online’ competitions each year, using the Zoom platform setting. This format was...

Results from the Caritas Banner 2025

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This year’s Caritas Banner winner was Harris Morford. The event took place on November 30th, 2025 at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. There were a...
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Photos from Celtic Connections 2019

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The majority of the concerts at Celtic Connections 2026 are listed in the article here, with links through to ticket purchases. Read on below...

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