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August 31, 2009

We check in with the Pipe-Major of the 2009 World Pipe Band Champions for his take on the day, the ‘Curse of the Concert,’ and the future of SFU

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Twenty-one pipers competed in the senior events at the Lonach Highland Games, where there was strong Breton . . .

The 114th annual Glenisla Highland Games saw its usual strong attendance by non-UK pipers, and the . . .

The World’s Qualifier, the luck of the weather and the difference between ‘going through’ and going home

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For the first time in its history, the Edinburgh Local Mod will offer workshops in piping, with hometown Gold Medallist Iain Speirs providing the . . .

Alastair Dunn of Glasgow won the Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal at Oban today . . .

It has been awhile, Dear Readers, and I apologize. I had taken a sabbatical to the great fashion capitols of Milan, Paris and Portree to recharge my sartorial batteries. I’m now back in my bespoke saddle, ready to answer your every question of dress. Let’s upon yon mail-bag . . […]

Brown, McKerrell, Stewart have good days through wet weather

By all accounts, BBC Scotland’s decision to broadcast the 2009 World Pipe Band Championships’ Grade 1 competitions was a great success ¨C and . . .

Field Marshal Montgomery of Belfast wrapped up a near-perfect season of majors with a fourth win at the Cowal Championships . . .

The Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario has made final its Champion Supreme awards for 2009, with winners in . . .

After three seasons as Pipe-Major, the Grade 1 Lothian & Borders Police have reportedly voted out David Barnes . . .

A strong representation of non-Scottish competitors highlighted the solo piping prize-lists . . .

Nineteen pipers, many of them not from the UK, competed in the senior events at the Birnam Highland . . .

July 31, 2009

The final installment of our exclusive conversation, in which the great piper discusses judging politics, accreditation, nerves and his view of the future

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For the second straight year, pipes|drums will stage a piping and drumming “Pub Quiz” at Piping Live!, with this year’s event scheduled for 2 pm on Thursday, August 13th . . .

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