Roddy Weir, ex-Pipe Major of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, and former member of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards plus Grade 1 civilian bands, has been appointed as the lead tutor of the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band. In addition, the Fife-based piping instructor takes over from Gary Nimmo as Pipe […]
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SPA Professional contest venue change
Due to a lower than expected entry the Scottish Pipers’ Association Professional Contest on April 30 will only be held at The National Piping Centre’s McPhater Street venue. SPA President, Logan Tannock, said that the event will also welcome spectators for a small admission charge. Logan explained: “The committee have […]
SPA Professional entries close on Sunday, April 17
Entries for the Scottish Pipers’ Association Professional Contest close this coming Sunday afternoon, April 17. SPA President, Logan Tannock, would like to encourage any Premier/A Grade pipers who are thinking about entering to do so. The competition will be held in person on April 30 at both National Piping Centre […]