The Next Term of Evening Classes will start from Monday, January 23 – Thursday, March 30 2023. Suitable for everyone from complete beginners to advanced pipers, these weekly classes in small groups will provide a supportive and fun learning environment. There are in person and online classes available, so click the […]
The National Piping Centre is bringing its world class teaching team to Gordon's School in Surrey for a weekend of teaching. Join the team from 31st March - 2nd April 2023 for teaching, workshops, practice time, new music and a recital on Saturday evening. The school is for pipers aged […]
Start Time Bands: Report time is 12:00 Start Time Solos: Report time TBC Location: James Young High School Post Code: EH54 6NE Map Link: Google Map Contest Information Link to Band-Entry Form: Indoor Band Contest Entry form Link to Solo-Entry Form: Indoor Solo Contest Entry form Grades:all Closing Date: 10th […]
Join our Director of Piping Finlay MacDonald and current and 9-time Glenfiddich Piping Champion Willie McCallum as they perform in recital. This recital will take place at 7.30pm, Saturday 1st April at Gordon's School, Surrey. It is part of the Surrey Piping School, and is open to members of the […]
The Bundanoon Highland Gathering is pleased to announce the list of Pipe Bands that are attending this year’s Brigadoon on 1st April 2023 PARTICIPATION AT BRIGADOON IS BY INVITATION ONLY. The limit for pipe bands performing at BRIGADOON has been set by the committee at 25 bands. Once that number is […]
Join the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland on April 2, 2023, at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh to celebrate their 20th anniversary. The concert will feature special guests Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton. The NYPBS is a charitable project ran by The National Piping Centre, to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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