Features
May 27, 2026

Set Tunes Series 2026: “Duncan Macrae of Kintail’s Lament”

"A lovely tune in all its versions," the piece is widely known and a fine choice for pipers, whose teachers recognize its musical and melodic challenges for all levels of piobaireachd players.
Results
May 25, 2026
Prince Charles kings of Grade 3 at Costa Mesa 2026; City of Angels wins the Medley
Results
May 25, 2026
Big Ben strikes big at Blair
News
May 24, 2026
NPC celebrates 30th birthday today with social push (#PipingCentre30), many events TBA
Results
May 23, 2026
Atop Dollar: Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia
News
May 23, 2026
Australian Ladies much more than a great march this July
News
May 22, 2026
2026 Dollar competition promises robust entry and an exciting Grade 1 medley event
News
May 21, 2026
Ayrshire’s Land Energy provides financial support to help sustain Grade 4A Strathendrick
Features
May 20, 2026
“Highland Cathedral” – we can learn from the composer of the most commercially successful tune ever made for the pipes
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Results
May 19, 2026

Greighlan Crossing, A.Lee, McAndrew, Justice the top winners at Victoria Games ’26

Greighlan Crossing was the overall Grade 3 winner in the top contested band event at the Victoria Highland Games, held...
News
May 17, 2026

Walter J. Cowan, 1936-2026

Walter J. Cowan passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2026, in Annan, Scotland. Born in Annan on August 7,...
Results
May 17, 2026

Bowen, Dominion win big at Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Highland Gathering & Celtic Festival took place Friday and Saturday, with worrisome bouts of snow,...
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May 15, 2026

John Elliott: the pipes|drums Interview – Part 4

In the penultimate installment, the Ontario piping and drumming scene is changing rapidly. As the pressure to grow...
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From the archives
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June 3, 2024
Markinch hardware goes to Ben Duncan
Edinburgh's Ben Duncan won the senior solo piping overall at the annual Markinch Highland Games, held in decent weather...
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