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February 23, 2026

Mack, McInarlin, Presslie and Campbell win the aggregate hardware at NPC 2026 Junior Solo Piping Competition

The National Piping Centre was stowed out with young pipers and their proud parents at the organization's 2026 Junior Solo Piping Competition, where Charlie Mack won the aggregate trophy in the Under 18 category, Shay McInarlin gained the Under 15 aggregate, Larry Presslie won the overall trophy in the Under 13, and...
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Matthew Hubbard wins fourth annual Skye K. Richendrfer Memorial Cup
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St. Columba on a mission to present mini-Shotts at March 6th concert

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February 9, 2026

Cameron Drummond to defend Capt. John Medal on Aug. 29th

Cameron Drummond of Edinburgh will compete to gain a consecutive Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Medal for piobaireachd...
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