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June 14, 2026

Ian K. MacDonald sweeps the Pro piping; Grade 2 Peel Police win Grade 1 band drumming at Georgetown

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Knichel, Cruz, Edetsberger, Keith Highlanders win top trophies at resurrected Portland Games
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Ben Duncan slam dunks overall solo piping trophy at Markinch
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Set Tunes Series 2026: “Salute on the Birth of Rory Mor”

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May 31, 2010
Regina, Rocky split Regina
Spring rains, low temperatures and high winds continued to affect Saskatchewan games, and the Regina Highland Games...
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Willie Ross born, Camsorrie, Glen Strathfarrar, Inverness-shire.
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