The European Pipe Band Championships was held today, June 24, at Duthie Park, Aberdeen. The full results were as follows: Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3A Grade 3B Grade 4A Grade 4B Juvenile Novice Juvenile A Novice Juvenile B
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Solo piping results from the Ceres Highland Games
The Ceres Highland Games took place today in the kingdom of Fife. Brian Lamond was the overall winner of the Senior competitions and the full solo piping results were are follows: Senior Piobaireachd March Strathspey & Reel The senior competitors and piobaireachds played were as follows: Juvenile Piobaireachd March Strathspey […]
Paid internship for piping tutor at Preston Lodge High School
The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is offering a paid internship for a piper to help them gain the experience and qualifications they need to become a successful school tutor. The role is based at Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian, starting in August. Information can be found […]
Enter now for solo piping at Inveraray – entries close tonight
Entries for the Inveraray Highland Games close at midnight today, Friday June 23. For queries prior to entry contact the Piping Secretary, Brian Spalding at piping@inveraray-games.co.uk. The Inveraray Highland Games takes place in the grounds of Inveraray Castle on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Solo piping entries for the Games are now […]
Masters entry final reminder and prestigious Sun Belt competition prize
All competitors eligible to compete at the Masters Piping Competition during Piping Live!, are reminded that entries close on Monday, June 26. All entry forms are to be submitted to the Piping Convenor, Wilson Brown at themasters@thepipingcentre.co.uk – entry forms are available from the download link here: The National Piping […]
Join the NPC Adult Gatherings in 2023 – tutors announced
The National Piping Centre is bringing you a series of Adult Gatherings in 2023 for pipers aged 18+, which have been designed to give a fantastic social learning experience. This year we will be running in person workshops as well as online events. The date for the Summer Adult Gathering […]
Solo piping results from Aberdeen Highland Games 2023
Thanks to Dr Jack Taylor for his solo piping results, report and photos from the Aberdeen Highland Games, held at Hazelhead Park yesterday, Sunday, June 18. It was an almost perfect day for pipes at Aberdeen’s Hazelhead Park – warm with light cloud cover. 19 seniors and 10 juniors played, […]
What’s in a tune: Lochanside and other classics on Youtube
The National Piping Centre created the What’s in a Tune series on their YouTube channel just over one month ago, and have since added seven videos to the series. The tunes offered so far have been a mix of classic tunes and lesser known tunes, and all well worth a […]
The Reeling puts bagpipes and Scottish musicians on a sunny stage
The Reeling festival was held last weekend, June 10 and 11, in Rouken Glen Park on the fringes on Glasgow, and the photos show a spectacular start in its inaugural year. The Highland pipes were well represented throughout the festival, and another positive aspect is how many Scottish traditional music […]
Results from UK Pipe Band Championships 2023
The United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships took place today, Saturday June 10, in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band won the Grade 1 title, which was very fitting on a day where they announced a new two year sponsorship deal with Peoples Ford and launched […]
