• PART 48 • BY JEANNIE CAMPBELL MBE. In 1983 the Gathering was held on August 24 and 25. The Gold Medal competition began at 9.15am in the Corran Halls. As had been stated in the report of the previous year the entry qualifications had been changed slightly. The rules […]
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Retired life filled with music, piping competitions and bespoke tuition of the highest order
Luciano Lanaro doesn’t let the grass grow under his feet. When Lou retired seven years ago he increased his musical ability by adding the Highland pipes to the range of instruments he already played. Like many pipers it is not just a pastime, but a full blown obsession that he […]
Fáilte Glenfiddich – a new tune
‘MacTavish’ attended the 2018 Glenfiddich. It was his first time at the premier solo piping event and his account was published in the January 2019 Piping Times. With the 2020 Glenfiddich imminent, we reproduce his account here. MacTavish, who was the only amateur piper to be ‘taken on’ by Bob […]