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Tributes paid to Pipe Major Ian McLellan 1937-2025

Many tributes have been paid across social media for Pipe Major Ian McLellan after the news of his passing was announced on the evening...

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Light music played at the Glenfiddich 2025

Jeannie Campbell MBE researched the stories behind the march, strathspey and reels played at the 52nd Glenfiddich Piping Championship on October 25, 2025. The competition...

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

By Dr Sandy Geyer The practice is already in full swing when the comment lands. Not a sharp, deliberate insult — just one of those...

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

On Monday, August 11 at Piping Live! 2025, the R. G. Hardie & Co. Masters Solo Piping Competition was held in The National Piping Centre Auditorium. The piobaireachd event...

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Results from the Caritas Banner 2025

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...

Results from CLASP ‘Live Online’ Competition – November 2025

This CLASP competition was held over two days, Friday 31st October and 1st November. CLASP stewards greeted the competitors via the Zoom platform. Adult...

Results from the George Sherriff Memorial 2025

The 29th George Sherriff Memorial Memorial Invitational was held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event...

Results from the SPA Juvenile Competition 2025

The Scottish Pipers’ Association Juvenile competition took place yesterday, Saturday November 8, at the National Piping Centre Otago Street. Congratulations to the 18 & Under Overall...

Results from the Scottish Piping Society of London’s competitions 2025

The Scottish Piping Society of London's competitions were held on October 31 and November 1, 2025, at the Caledonian Club, in London. The Bratach...
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