In summer 1997, the The National Piping Centre released its first ever publication, which was called Notes. It was an eight-page, single-colour newsletter which was mainly promoting activities attached to the fledgling Piping Centre, which was only one year old at that time. The Notes publication eventually grew into a […]
This week’s episode of The Piping Show features an interview with the daughters of the legendary Donald MacPherson speaking to Dr. Andrew Bova about their father’s practice routine, his perfectionism and the sound of his pipes among other things. In his usual historical artefact presentation, Andrew discuses the history of […]
The National Piping Centre launched their Weekend Piping Club on Saturday, September 3, and this first block will run over the next 11 weeks. The Club is aimed at young people aged-17 & under, with classes being taught in small groups at The National Piping Centre in McPhater Street. The […]
The National Piping Centre launched a YouTube channel earlier this year and for the past month has been very busy recording and editing The Piping Show and adding a new episode every week. There are currently five episodes online and the format is fast-paced, informative and entertaining. The episodes so […]
After a two year break, the Springbank Invitational Competition makes a return to the Argyll Arms Hotel, Campbeltown on Saturday, September 17 starting at 10am. The competition was initiated in 2000 by the Kintyre Piping Society and has been sponsored by the local distillery, Springbank since its inception. This year’s […]
One or two drumming instructors are sought to work one school day per week during school term time in Blairgowrie High School and associated primaries, and one school day per week in Kinross High School and associated primaries. Applicants may apply for one or both positions, and remuneration is £180 […]
The Braemar Gathering has a huge global following, and after a three-year absence the organisers are delighted to offer free live streaming of the event for those unable to attend in person. Live streaming of the event is being trialled this year to help plan and create a more immersive […]
This autumn, the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is running a weekend of workshops for young pipers and drummers in Dumfries & Galloway. With so many creative opportunities in Scotland’s central belt, the band wanted to reach beyond that and take their programme to local tutors and make a […]
The Lisburn and Castlereagh Pipe Band & Highland Dance Festival will take place on Saturday, September 3 from 10am in the village of Moira, within the picturesque rural setting of the Moira Demense. The United Kingdom Adult Solo Drumming Championship will also be held at the event, and follows on […]
