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February 18, 2026

(Opinion) Rethinking Ensemble: it’s time to rebalance pipe band judging

Judging structures need to evolve with what pipe bands have become over the last hundred years.
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From the archives
Results
June 30, 2009
Strathmore Games cut short by lightning and rain
Solo piping prizes were still awarded despite the Strathmore Highland Games being cut short when rain, lightning . . .
This day in history
February 18, 1978
John Scullion wins World Solo Drumming Championship, Glasgow.
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