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UPCOMING EVENTS August 23, 2017Argyllshire GatheringVarious venues, Oban, Scotland
August 25, 2017Cowal Highland GatheringBlack Park, Dunoon, Scotland
August 26, 2017Glenurquhart Highland GamesBlairbeg, Drumnadrochit, Scotland
August 26, 2017Strathardle Highland GatheringBannerfield, Kirkmichael, Scotland
August 26, 2017Birnam Highland GamesDunkeld, Scotland
August 25, 2017Cowal Highland GatheringBlack Park, Dunoon, Scotland
August 26, 2017Glenurquhart Highland GamesBlairbeg, Drumnadrochit, Scotland
August 26, 2017Strathardle Highland GatheringBannerfield, Kirkmichael, Scotland
August 26, 2017Birnam Highland GamesDunkeld, Scotland
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Inflate and stoppering a bag for 30 minutes or longer to test for leakage is not necessary. A 20-second external inspection on an inflated bag will soon tell you if the bag is fully functional or not.
James Begg, Begg Bagpipes, Glasgow
Inflate and stoppering a bag for 30 minutes or longer to test for leakage is not necessary. A 20-second external inspection on an inflated bag will soon tell you if the bag is fully functional or not.
James Begg, Begg Bagpipes, Glasgow
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