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February 7, 2025

The meteoric rise of Broadleys Bagpipes – Part 2

Within six months of launching Broadleys Bagpipes & Reeds, Broadleys cracked the Grade 1 band market with six-time World Pipe Band Champions Simon Fraser University playing their pipe chanters.
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February 6, 2025
Feds on the hunt for lead-drummer after Henderson departs for Shotts
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February 5, 2025
George Davie and the Edinburgh connection
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February 4, 2025
On guard for thee: David Hilder reviews the new and improved PitchGuard Split-Stock System from Chris Apps Reeds
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February 3, 2025
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February 1, 2025
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January 31, 2025
The meteoric rise of Broadleys Bagpipes – Part 1
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January 29, 2025
Balvenie Medal noms open Feb 1. for those who “go above and beyond their given position in work or life to make a difference”
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January 28, 2025
A case for chilling out – Avens Ridgeway discusses performance anxiety and possible solutions
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January 27, 2025

RSPBA confirms only four major championships in 2025

Citing “unforeseen circumstances,” a message to the secretaries of member bands from chief executive Colin...
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Review: Inveraray & District, Ross Miller and Finlay MacDonald whip up a storm at Celtic Connections 2025

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January 25, 2025

2025 New Zealand Solo Piping Champion: Greg Wilson

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January 1, 2023
Greg Wilson kicks off New Year with Waipu win
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