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Alasdair Henderson wins the 2026 Masters, earns an invite to the Glenfiddich

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Steven Leask wins 2026 Silver Chanter
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Sandy Cameron captures another Col. Jock Clasp; Angus MacPhee wins 2026 Dunvegan Medal

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Piping Live! Festival Manager Helen Urquhart highlights a few exciting additions for 2026

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August 2, 2026

Ulster Scottish wins 2026 Maxville with eight firsts; McKeown takes Pro piping; Wardell wins the Pro snare drumming

Ulster Scottish of Philadelphia enjoyed an impressive eight firsts from the eight judges in both events to win Grade 2,...
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May 31, 2005
Royal Engineers: Scandinavian Champions
Herning, Denmark – May 14-15, 2005 – The Grade 2 Pipes & Drums of the 1st Royal Engineers of Sweden won...
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