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July 11, 2026

Next Mac-Cal recital series begins with Ben Duncan Oct. 16

Grade 2 Mackenzie Caledonian of Dundee, Scotland, will continue their popular series of recitals by the world’s top solo pipers on Friday, October 16th, when Ben Duncan takes the stage at St. Mary’s Church in Broughty Ferry. In addition to being pipe-sergeant of the Grade 1 Field Marshal Montgomery, Duncan
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