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Set Tunes Series 2026: “Ewin of the Battles”

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August 31, 2003
Russell, MacPhee in Form at Aboyne Games
Aboyne, ScotlandAugust 2, 2003 Donald MacPhee of Alexandria and Allan Russell, Kelty, enjoyed solid days at the Aboyne...
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May 9, 1959
Hector MacFadyen sweeps Open events, Highland Pipers competition, Edinburgh.
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