Tag: NPC

NPC concludes redundancy consultation – 27 staff affected

NPC concludes redundancy consultation – 27 staff affected

A total of 27 members of staff at the National Piping Centre have been made redundant as a result of reduced activity across the board caused by coronavirus pandemic. The organisation said today in a statement: “The National Piping Centre (NPC) announced on September 1, 2020 that it had commenced […]

The Pipers’ Tryst: make a post-lockdown date!

The Pipers’ Tryst: make a post-lockdown date!

As lockdown restrictions are eased further in Scotland, The Pipers’ Tryst – the National Piping Centre’s quality restaurant and hotel – will re-open next Thursday (16th). A spokesman said: “In line with the Scottish Government’s latest advice, we have been busy making the necessary adjustments to the interior and to […]

Glenfiddich going pay-per-view for 2020

Glenfiddich going pay-per-view for 2020

The Glenfiddich, considered to be the most prestigious event in the solo piping calendar, will go ahead this year as planned. The event itself, however, will take place at Blair Castle behind closed doors, with the public invited to join through a pay-per-view online stream on the day. The date […]