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Record numbers at the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (512+ words) Young musicians from a record-breaking 172 schools across Scotland gathered in Kilmarnock on Sunday for the'Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships, marking the largest number of schools ever involved in the event's 12-year-history. Held at the William McIlvanney Campus, the Championships welcomed…...
Results from the Archie Kenneth Quaich 2026
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (134+ words) By Dr Peter McCalister Results were as follows: Andrea was not happy with her tune so got changed into civvies " and then was surprised and delighted with the prize when it came. Andrew Robertson has just joined the CLASP and…...
Glasgow pupils to make history at record-breaking Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (523+ words) Young musicians from 172 schools across Scotland will gather this Sunday, March 8, 2026 for the'Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships, the largest event of its kind in the world. Held at the William McIlvanney Campus in Kilmarnock, this year's Championships will see fifty-one…...
The Uist and Barra competition through the years
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (528+ words) The Glasgow Uist and Barra Association is in the 79th'year of hosting their annual piping competition. It takes place from 9am on Saturday 7th March 2026 at The National Piping Centre on Otago Street. Below Jeannie Campbell presents the details of three of…...
Shotts & Dykehead mini band concert on the eve of Scottish Schools Pipe Band Competition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (132+ words) St Columba's School Piping and Drumming Programme is delighted to invite you to a special evening of music featuring a Mini Band from the16-time World Champions, Shotts & Dykehead Pipe Band. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night…...
Merse Pipers’ Society welcomes Kyle Howie for solo recital
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (212+ words) The Merse Pipers" Society is set to host a solo piping evening at Berwickshire"s Allanton Village Hall on February 11, 2026, at 7.30pm. Kyle Howie steps into the spotlight for [] The Merse Pipers" Society is set to host a solo piping evening…...
Results from CLASP in-person competition, January 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (211+ words) The CLASP had its first in-person competition of the year at NPC, Otago Street, Saturday 10th January 2026.There was a good turnout and now attention turns to the next CLASP competition, which is the "Live Online" competition in February. The overall…...
National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand opens 2026 applications – new album to be released
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) Auditions for the 2026 National Youth Pipe Band of New Zealand are now open, following a busy first year under a refreshed programme led by Youth Band Director Stuart Easton. Stuart said: "This is the chance for our players to join…...