The return of our the National Piping Centre seasonal schools for young pipers aged 17 and under! Now called Junior Gatherings, these schools have been designed specifically for young pipers aged 17 and under to get together and learn more about their instrument. Spring and Summer Courses will last for 4 days of lessons, workshops […]
Details of the first Pipe Major Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition to be held since the Covid pandemic struck have been released by the Lewis and Harris Piping Society. The prestigious day-long event, which sees eight of the best pipers in the world invited to Stornoway for the competition honouring the musical legacy of PM Donald […]
The Scottish Pipers’ Association’s monthly club night at The National Piping Centre McPhater Street. A convivial evening of piping with occasional guest pipers playing.
The entries have now opened for the Ulster Solos, and will close on Friday 31st March 2023. The syllabus and entry form links can be found on the event page – here
The next term of the National Piping Centre's bellows piping evening classes will start from Monday, April 24, 2023. This ten-week evening class will take place in the NPC at McPhater Street on Mondays at 6pm. These 10 week courses are £110 for each course. The class will run over two one-hour slots, one for […]
The piping and drumming events of the Highlands & Islands Music & Dance Festival take place on Saturday, April 29 in Oban High School. The competitions are organised by the Netherlorn Piping Society and they are offering Junior Drumming, and Junior and Senior Piping events. Closing date for all entries is April 7, 2023. Senior […]
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (North of Scotland Branch) are hosting an Indoor Full Band Contest on Saturday 29th April 2023. Spectators entry fee: Adult £5 Concession £3 School children Free
Stuart Liddell MBE, will be performing a concert titled Echoes of the Highlands on Friday, May 12 at 7pm in the spectacular ruins of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. In addition to Stuart's world class and entertaining concert repertoire, this is an exciting opportunity to hear him play Diu Regnare which he composed for the Queen’s […]
The Gordon Castle Highland Games took place on May 15, 2022, in Fochabers, Moray. The overall champion was John MacDonald and the Junior overall champion was Jake Robertson. The 2023 Gordon Castle Highland Games will be held on May 21. Photo: The 2022 overall champion, John McDonald, being presented with the trophy for champion piper […]
The Super Mini Contest Rules & Regulations These Rules & Regulations are unique to this contest and although some are similar to other Mini Band rules, in various parts of the world, they should not be confused with such. Bands and Mini Entries For the purpose of identification the word “BAND” will apply to the […]
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