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The NPC evening classes for pipes, piobaireachd, smallpipes, drums, whistle and Gaelic begin in August

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The National Piping Centre evening classes offer relaxed, friendly group tuition for pipers and drummers of all levels. Held at the NPC, these small classes are the...

Solo piping entries open for the Lochaber Gathering 2026

Draw for the BPCR/CHC solo piping at Helensburgh

Birnam Highland Games announces two additional competitions for Junior solo piping

A new edition of Highland Bagpipe Makers is now available

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A century on: the Piobaireachd Society’s landmark 1925 publication and the debate over tune settings

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BY JEANNIE CAMPBELL MBE. In 1926 the list of tunes required for the major competitions was published early in the year in the Oban Times...
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I had no idea: belonging, silence and healthy pipe band cultures

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By Dr. Sandy Geyer, July 2026. For many of us, pipe bands are far more than musical organisations. They become extended families; places where we...

Michael Grey’s Notes: the carrying stream and the art of arrangement

Lieutenant John MacLennan and The Notices of Pipers

History of the Argyllshire Gathering: the 2005 competition

Italian Spring School 2026 returns to Tuscany

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Donald Drone is in a sticky situation

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A flat F note is not the only issue Donald has to deal with! Thanks to the cartoon creator, Iain Bell, for his work...

Tribute to Dugald Brown MacNeill, 1930-2026

A tribute to Pipe Major Andy Venters

Photos from the first Maket Collective recital at the NPC

Faces from the NYPBS Dùthchas concert 2026

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Results from the Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers at Luss Games 2026

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By Stephen McCusker A good day of piping was had at Luss Games on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It was a mild day with rain...

Solo piping results from the Kenmore Games 2026

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The Kenmore Highland Games took place on the evening of Wednesday 1st July. It was a rather wet and dreich evening, but true to form all competitors...

Christopher McCartan wins the Guards Club Knockout 2026

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Ross Miller and Christopher McCartan contested the Guards Club Knockout final on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Christopher won the trophy with 20 votes...

Results from the European Pipe Band Championships 2026

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The European Pipe Band Championships took place on Saturday, June 27, at North Inch Park, Perth. 105 bands descended on the venue for the...

Solo piping results from Aberdeen Games 2026

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Aberdeen Highland Games took place on Sunday, June 21, at Hazlehead Park, with a new competition for those 14 Years and Under. The judges for...
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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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