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Willie McCallum wins 2026 Capt. John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial; Piob goes to Johnston; Muir wins MSR

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December 3, 2020
P-Ms Video Forum: Armstrong, Bevan and Tully on pipe band life in the pandemic – Part 1
Leaders of three of the world's elite bands share their insights
This day in history
October 12, 1781
First known organized Highland piping competition at the Falkirk Tryst, Falkirk, Scotland.
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