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The Edinburgh Competition of 1784

The Edinburgh Competition of 1784

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One of the earliest piping competitions took place in Edinburgh in 1784 and was organised by the Highland Society of London. It had actually been intended to hold the contest at Falkirk but a decision was made at the last minute to move it to Edinburgh. The competition took place […]

Louden’s Bonnie Woods and Braes

Louden’s Bonnie Woods and Braes

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By James E. Scott This strathspey takes its name from a song written by Robert Tannahill, the Paisley poet, who was born in 1774 and died in 1810. He wrote some fine songs, and it is a pity that we do not hear them sung today. He did not compose […]