The funeral took place yesterday in Morar in Scotland’s west highlands of Lachlan (Lachie) Robertson (61). The service took place in the fishng village of Mallaig before committal at Morar Cemetery. Lachie was a fishing boat skipper and died on June 24 whilst attempting to save a young member of […]
“As a poor kid from Esquimalt, British Columbia I can tell you, I never thought I would travel to the cities, countries or continents I have been sent to, just to play bagpipes.” So says Canadian serviceman, Sergeant (Sgt.) Steven Drinkwalter, pictured, during a chat a few weeks ago with […]
This month the Sage of Glenbog is in Canada …
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is running a free drum clinic this weekend. Billed as “Drumming Confidence Builder Drop-in Sessions,” the sessions are open to those who feel they have become a little rusty after the last year or so. David Henderson and David Ross of D2 Percussion […]
A powerful and emotional musical tribute with dancers spanning the length of Britain has been unveiled in memory of Manchester Arena victim, Eilidh MacLeod to support the work of the music education charity set up in her memory. The 14-year-old piper from the Hebridean island of Barra, was among 22 […]
1935-36 By Jeannie Campbell MBE In 1935 the balls and games of the Gathering were held on September 11 and 12. The Duke of Argyll, chieftain of the gathering was not present to lead the picturesque march of the clansmen from the secretary’s office in Station Road to the Gathering field. […]
Today, we feature another member of CLASP. David Mackenzie is next for shaving, as the late Pipe Major Robert Kilgour, would have put it. Where are you from and how did you get into piping?I am from Invergordon in the north of Scotland. My father was a piper in the […]
Some years later the Scottish Pipers and Dancers Association formed and I was put forward as one of the committee. Also included were Pipe Major John MacKenzie (Big John), James Mclvor, Pipe Major George Ross and others. I forget the names of the dancers who were also on the committee […]
Updated – Police Scotland, the national police force of Scotland, is forming a new Police Scotland & Federation Pipe Band. The move effectively brings to an end the existence of Glasgow Police Pipe Band, Police Scotland Fife and Grampian Police Pipe Band. The move does not mean the end of […]
With the summer holidays upon us what is the piper to do with his/her free time? We have two suggestions: visit some of the piping places in Scotland (if you live in the UK, that’s fairly easy) – and improve your technique and musicality. The second suggestion is also easy. […]
