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New editor’s blog to provide thought-provoking discussion

Ulster continues to be hot concert destination

More than 150 competitors drawn to spring event

Pipers: A Guide to the Players and Music of the Highland Bagpipe, by William Donaldson

Solo turnout heavy for western Canada’s biggest event

First-ever Canadian adjudicator at a major Scottish gathering

Martyn Bennett, the well-known and popular piper and recording artist, died on January 30 after a lengthy bout with cancer. Bennett was one of piping’s major innovators, combining the instrument with electronics, capturing new audiences for the pipe as he expanded its musical possibilities. His last recording, GRIT, was released […]

A Piobaireachd Diary will feature tunes, commentary

The well-known piper, Willie McBride, died in Edinburgh on February 1 after a lengthy illness. McBride was Pipe-Major of the Monktonhall Colliery Pipe Band, one of Scotland’s top Grade 2 bands for many years until the 1980s. He was a prolific teacher, and counted dozens of successful pipers as his […]

Prize given for 2004 Festival piobaireachd project

Event pays tribute to late piper

Former Strathclyde Police P-M to provide expertise to major industry brand-name

Amateur pipers show good winter form

Trans-Atlantic travel to practices, contests

Grade 2 band will try to re-start in 2006

Dunn also does well in strong international field