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October 14, 2026

Double Gold Dougie Murray new LA Scots pipe-major

After more than 35 years with the Los Angeles Scots as a piper and current pipe-major, Scott MacDonald is retiring as a competing member, with Highland Society of London Gold Medallist and former Grade 1 band leader Douglas Murray of Fife, Scotland, taking over the top spot. As LA Scots’
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A double double-down on Worlds broadcast: BBC – “We have had no discussions with the RSPBA.” RSPBA – “[BBC] coverage of Worlds was axed”

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

Willie McCallum of Bearsden, Scotland, emerged as the Premier overall winner; Finlay Johnston of Glasgow won the...
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August 5, 2014
Watt lights up Lorient
Robert Watt won the combined Scottish, Irish and Breton MacCrimmon Trophy event and placed second in the Piobaireachd...
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