by Dr JACK TAYLOR. A chilly morning and a lunchtime downpour did not dampen enthusiasm at Aboyne Games on Saturday August 5, 2023. After a welcome by the Chieftain, the Marquis of Huntly, commentator Graham Thomson gave a moving tribute to his predecessor Robbie Shepherd who died three days previously. […]
Glasgow’s much-loved Piping Live! festival is gearing up for its 20th edition, promising a captivating showcase of bagpiping and traditional music from around the world from Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 August 2023. Drawing around 30,000 attendees annually, the grand celebration has become a cornerstone on the Scottish cultural calendar. […]
The Glenfiddich Piping Championship is set to celebrate its 50th edition at the spectacular Blair Castle on Saturday 28th October 2023, with tickets on sale now. Ten of the world’s greatest solo pipers, chosen from a list of qualifying events, will compete in the prestigious Championship, which was first held […]
GREY’S NOTES by Michael Grey. Piping Today #82, 2016. There was a time when I thought that one of the hardest things I’d ever done in my life was to play Peter MacLeod’s tune Donald MacLean, twice through in the jig final at the Northern Meeting. John Burgess, ever the […]
The sale of tickets are closing for the Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial Dinner at 2300hrs (BST) on Friday, August 18. The dinner the following week on Saturday, August 26. The dinner is organised by The Eagle Pipers’ Society and they are very pleased with ticket sales so far, […]
Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band in Grade 3A are currently looking to add a Lead Tenor drummer to the band dynamic. The lead tenor would work with the Pipe Major, Lead Drummer and Bass Drummer to write scores that enhance the music the band is playing in competition and at engagements. […]
The RSPBA have issued a statement this morning regarding a mix up in the Grade 1 Best Drumming Prize at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships on Saturday, July 29. The prize was given to Field Marshal Montgomery on the day, but it has now been awarded to Inveraray and District […]
The Scottish Pipe Band Championships were held today, Saturday July 29, at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton. The full results were as follows: Grade 1 Thanks to @pixbypedro for permission to use his photos, check out his work on Instagram or buy a print from https://pixbypedro.bigcartel.com/ Grade 2 Juvenile Novice Juvenile […]
by Dr. JACK TAYLOR. Lonach Games has announced that this year, and for the next 50 years, a generous donor has given £1000 towards the piobaireachd competitions. The date is Saturday, August 26, between the Oban and Inverness competitions, so is a golden opportunity for pipers from all over to […]
The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers has announced its league table winners for the 2022/23 season. The winners are: Grade 1 – Marc Warnock (Northern Ireland) Grade 2 – Joseph Morrison (USA) Grade 3 – John Todd (Scotland) Grade 4 – Vickie Gray (Canada) The league table takes into […]
