The Piobaireachd Society recommends the following for competitions in 2023: A. SENIOR COMPETITIONS A new approach to setting tunes for the senior competitions is recommended for a trial period of five years. The aim is to give competitors a wider choice of tunes while still ensuring exposure for the appropriate […]
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‘Big Ronnie’ bridges the generations
Ronald Lawrie of Oban (1927-2008) wasn’t called ‘Big Ronnie’ for nothing. But his broad-shouldered, 6ft 5in frame and imposing, square-jawed presence were almost incidental to his considerable stature in piping — and an involvement that began with direct influences from the 19th century and continues into the 21st century. He […]