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Tributes paid to Stevie Kilbride at the sad news of his passing

Tributes paid to Stevie Kilbride at the sad news of his passing

Many heart-felt tributes from all over the world have been paid to Stevie Kilbride who died on Tuesday, September 13. Stevie was a well known and well-loved employee of McCallum Bagpipes, who specialised in the drumming side of their customer service for 19 years. Stevie was a very talented drummer […]

Applications now open for the 16th annual Balmoral Classic

Applications now open for the 16th annual Balmoral Classic

The Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming invites young pipers to apply to participate in the 2022 Balmoral Classic: US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship. The competition will be held on November 12, in Pittsburgh, PA. Pipers will compete in MSR and in Piobaireachd. The competition’s Overall prize is decided by […]

Andrea Boyd named Pipe Major of the Ottawa Highlanders

Andrea Boyd named Pipe Major of the Ottawa Highlanders

The Ottawa Highlanders Pipes and Drums have announced Andrea Boyd as new Pipe Major of its Grade Three competitive pipe band. Born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Andrea grew up in a family and community with a strong history of piping, drumming, and successful competitive pipe bands. She began […]

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Friday application deadline for job vacancy at TNPC

The National Piping Centre (TNPC) is looking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual as its Development Manager. The closing date for applications is this Friday, September 16, 2022. TNPC is looking for someone who can research new opportunities and write with confidence, and someone who enjoys building […]

Eilidh’s Trust pedalling 500 miles in support of young musicians

Eilidh’s Trust pedalling 500 miles in support of young musicians

A team of six cyclists set off yesterday, September 11, to take on the iconic North Coast 500 in support of the charity set up in memory of Manchester Arena victim, Eilidh MacLeod with over £10,000 raised so far. The team from across Scotland and England left Inverness and will spend the next […]

The National Piping Centre archives are now online

The National Piping Centre archives are now online

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 […]

Weekend Piping Club for U17s at TNPC

Weekend Piping Club for U17s at TNPC

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 […]