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From the archives
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October 31, 2001
McCallum Wins Record Sixth Glenfiddich
Lee takes Piobaireachd event
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September 1, 1979
Donald Bain of New Zealand wins 3rd Gold Medal for Piobaireachd at Braemar.
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