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Piping in London: the 1901 to 1904 Highland Gatherings

Piping in London: the 1901 to 1904 Highland Gatherings

• PART 16 • BY JEANNIE CAMPBELL MBE. The Highland Gathering 1901 In 1901 the eighth L.H.A.C. Highland Gathering was held on Monday, May 28 at Stamford Bridge. The weather was excellent and large crowds attended. At the close Lady Dundonald presented the prizes. In the evening a dance was […]

Piping, charity and tragedy in London in the 1900s

Piping, charity and tragedy in London in the 1900s

by JEANNIE CAMPBELL MBE. Donald MacKay, from Beauly (1880-1910) was a successful amateur piper, as was his brother Archibald, both winning many prizes at the London gatherings. Donald then turned professional and in 1902 he played at the Northern Meeting and was placed second in the Gold Medal. In 1903 […]