A Glasgow Taxi, A Stolen Set of Pipes and a Lucky Coincidence
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by Tom Johnstone
21h ago
Around 1975/6 I was building a house in Bridge of Weir in Renfrewshire, a few miles west of Glasgow. To generate money to finance this project I decided to drive a Glasgow taxi for a couple of years as I was told that it was a very well paid occupation at that time if you worked hard. I sat the topographical test (known among London cabbies as ‘the Knowledge’) and to my amazement... More A Glasgow Taxi, A Stolen Set of Pipes and a Lucky Coincidence ..read more
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Lochaber Juniors/ Donald MacLeod Memorial
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by Ken Cameron
2d ago
Lochaber Piping Society’s annual youth piping and drumming competition was held on Saturday, March 23, in the Gaelic Primary School, Caol, Fort William. Adjudicators were P/M Alistair Duthie, Jon Don MacKenzie, Moira Robertson, P/M DJ MacIntyre and Brian Graham (drumming), writes Ken Cameron, President. We had 60 entries across fifteen classes and the total number of individual performances was 134. While the number of contestants was encouraging, comment has been... More Lochaber Juniors/ Donald MacLeod Memorial ..read more
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Letter on Alistair Campsie Book/ RSPBA Calendar/ Gordonstoun Trip
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by Piping Press
3d ago
I do sometimes wonder about those writings on piping where the ‘shop window’ is so immensely off-putting that we never look further at the goods behind it, writes reader David Livingstone. The writings of Alasdair Campsie on the MacCrimmons and the pibroch settings of Simon Fraser immediately spring to mind. It is clear that the MacCrimmons existed and were eminent and respected pipers, but everything we currently know and take... More Letter on Alistair Campsie Book/ RSPBA Calendar/ Gordonstoun Trip ..read more
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Duncan Johnstone Memorial Results 2024
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by Piping Press
4d ago
This competition for junior professionals was held today (Sat., March 23) at the Piping Centre, Otago Street and McPhater Street, Glasgow. There were large entries in all categories, 34 in the C Piobaireachd and C MSR, and 23 in the B Piob and 24 in the B MSR. B Grade Piobaireachd, Barbara Gillies Trophy1 Luke Kennedy, Earl of Ross’s March2 Brodie Watson-Massey, Kintarbert’s Fancy3 John Dew4 James MacPetrie5 Edward GaulJudges:... More Duncan Johnstone Memorial Results 2024 ..read more
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Editor’s Notebook: Johnstone Pipe Band/ 1923 Clasp/ John MacColl/ DJ Contest/ Colin’s Pipes
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by Robert Wallace
4d ago
We appreciate P/M Keith Bowes senior forwarding this picture of the Johnstone Pipe Band. It features Pipe Major Craigie Calder, author of the recently reported tape featuring information on Bob Reid and a short excerpt of John MacColl’s playing. Keith tells me that the band was formed in 1943 during WW2 its purpose being to march Home Guard units round the town raising morale and money. Those in the picture... More Editor’s Notebook: Johnstone Pipe Band/ 1923 Clasp/ John MacColl/ DJ Contest/ Colin’s Pipes ..read more
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A New Tune for Major John M. Allan MBE
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by Piping Press
1w ago
Earlier this month, seven former pipers from the Queen’s Own Highlanders visited Major John Allan MBE at Castlehill Care Home, Cradlehall, Inverness. The purpose of the visit was to present John, now 89, with a new piobaireachd as a thank you for all that he did for those Army pipers who had the good fortune to attend the various courses run at the Army School of Bagpipe Music (ASBM), Edinburgh... More A New Tune for Major John M. Allan MBE ..read more
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Very Large Entry for Annual Scottish Pipers’ Association Professional Competition
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by Piping Press
1w ago
Entries for the Scottish Pipers’ Association annual professional competition are oversubscribed in all grades except P/A Piobaireachd, President Logan Tannock has announced. Entries close on Sunday, March 24. Nine have entered the P/A Piob so far. Other grades have 25 plus pipers lined up with a waiting list in lieu of cancellations in place. The competition is sponsored by the Piobaireachd Society, and the Competing Pipers’ Association. Pipers entered are... More Very Large Entry for Annual Scottish Pipers’ Association Professional Competition ..read more
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Vintage Bagpipe For Sale
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by Piping Press
1w ago
Well known piper Colin Campbell, Aberlour, is selling a vintage J&R Glen bagpipe.  Colin writes: The pipes are half Sterling silver on ebony. The wood is in superb condition: no splits, repairs or cracks.   The only blemishes are two tiny marks on the blowstick bulb and some surface marking on the bass drone top’s ivory. The pipes are so good I had silver put on them in 2008 by a... More Vintage Bagpipe For Sale ..read more
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Setting the Record Straight on Reid v Ross in the 1923 Gold Clasp
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by Piping Press
1w ago
We are very grateful to piping historian Jeannie Campbell for helping us put the record straight regarding the tie for the Clasp between Willie Ross and Robert Reid at the 1923 Northern Meeting. Jeannie has produced two pieces of corroborating evidence which show that Craigie Calder (see last weeks’s story here) was misled in his assertion that the award should have been split between the two piping titans. Jeannie has... More Setting the Record Straight on Reid v Ross in the 1923 Gold Clasp ..read more
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Editor’s Notebook: Piobaireachd Society Conference/ Three Tenors/ Ian Green/ Northern Meeting/ Band News
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by Robert Wallace
1w ago
Places are filling up well for next weekend’s Piobaireachd Society Annual Conference, March 22 – 24 in the Royal George Hotel, Perth. Fees are £200 for a single room and £300 for a double. This includes two nights bed and breakfast, and lunch and dinner on the Saturday. Day tickets are £15 and include lunch. We will meet on the Friday for informal drinks, a meal and perhaps a tune or... More Editor’s Notebook: Piobaireachd Society Conference/ Three Tenors/ Ian Green/ Northern Meeting/ Band News ..read more
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