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February 14, 2026

It’s Worlds Solstice. The sun has risen over the column at Glasgow Green

This morning, depending where you stood, the sun rose precisely over Nelson’s Monument at Glasgow Green, where a gaggle of druid-like pipe band zealots camped overnight just to see the annual spectacle. That’s right, today is Worlds Solstice, exactly six months since and six months until the World Pipe...
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St. Columba on a mission to present mini-Shotts at March 6th concert
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February 11, 2026
(Updated) UK implements new visitor entry requirements, with added rules for paid “work”
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February 10, 2026
The NPC at 30: meet four leaders and learn about their roles and projects – Part 1
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February 9, 2026
Cameron Drummond to defend Capt. John Medal on Aug. 29th
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February 8, 2026
Blair Beaton wins RSPBA Intercontinental Solo Drumming
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February 7, 2026
Ensemble judging goes worldwide at RSPBA APMB online workshop
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February 6, 2026
The Drum Corps Conundrum, Part 2: Four drumming greats discuss the ongoing battle to recruit snare drummers and L-Ds
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February 4, 2026
Part 2 of Stuart Liddell on “Garron,” his new studio recording out now
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February 3, 2026

They can’t win the Balvenie Medal without a nomination; submissions now open

Under-appreciated fact: deserving candidates of the Balvenie Medal for Services to Piping must be nominated in order to...
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February 2, 2026

Contestants confirmed for March 7th Uist & Barra in Glasgow

Eleven elite players are confirmed to compete in the 79th Uist & Barra Solo Piping Competition, scheduled for March...
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February 2, 2026

David Clyde, 1941-2026

David Clyde, whose contributions to piping in the Ottawa area have gone largely unrecognized, died on January 29, 2026,...
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February 2, 2026

Easton goes four-for-four at Turakina, while Manawatus are on top of the bands

Stuart Easton of Palmerston North won all four Open solo piping events and the Manawatu Scottish organization's Grade 4...
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