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February 26, 1739Joseph MacDonald born, Durness.
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UPCOMING EVENTS February 27, 2015MacKenzie Caledonian in Concert
February 28, 2015Northeast Florida Scottish Games and FestivalClay County Fairgrounds 2497 State Road 16 West West Green Cove Springs FL 32043
February 28, 2015SG Indoor 2Celtic Hall 430 New Karner Road Albany NY 12205
March 7, 2015Flanders Red Cross Trio Piping CompetitionHamme, Belgium
March 8, 2015Brüggen Piping SchoolBruggen, Germany
February 28, 2015Northeast Florida Scottish Games and FestivalClay County Fairgrounds 2497 State Road 16 West West Green Cove Springs FL 32043
February 28, 2015SG Indoor 2Celtic Hall 430 New Karner Road Albany NY 12205
March 7, 2015Flanders Red Cross Trio Piping CompetitionHamme, Belgium
March 8, 2015Brüggen Piping SchoolBruggen, Germany
TIP OF THE DAY
Pipers: For a steady sound ensure the two tenor drone reeds are set up in the same way with regard to strength, volume, tension of bridle and position in reedseat.
Stuart Shedden, Glasgow, 1998 Northern Meeting Gold Medallist
Pipers: For a steady sound ensure the two tenor drone reeds are set up in the same way with regard to strength, volume, tension of bridle and position in reedseat.
Stuart Shedden, Glasgow, 1998 Northern Meeting Gold Medallist
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