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January 20, 2025

Ben Duncan appointed pipe-sergeant of Field Marshal Montgomery

Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe-Major Matt Wilson has appointed Ben Duncan the band’s pipe-sergeant, completing the leadership team with Lead-Drummer Willie Glenholmes. An Edinburgh native and resident, Duncan has been a member of Field Marshal Montgomery since 2022 and is one of the world’s top competitive...
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January 12, 2025
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CLASP kicks off 2025 with Turnbull, Morrison and MacLachlan winning the trophies

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