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July 8, 2025

Bill Gilmour, 1937-2025

The prominent Canadian piper and pipe-major William John “Bill” Gilmour died on June 7, 2025, at 88. Gilmour is one of the most accomplished pipers in Canadian history. In addition to serving with the Canadian military for decades, including as pipe-major of the Royal Canadian Air Force Pipe Band, one
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Gold Medallist Connor Sinclair featuring new-look Henderson pipes

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Originally from Crieff, Scotland, and now living in Glasgow, John Dew has a bachelor’s degree in traditional...
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Aiming for even more efficiency and quality, R.G. Hardie sharpens laser focus

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Antigonish celebrates 150 with sunshine and record attendance
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Rona MacDonald wins piobaireachd at North Uist games, 1966.
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