Entries are now open for the Scottish Piping Society of London CLASP competition and will close on 3rd of November.
Please enter online or email Callum Beaumont: cbeaumont@thepipingcentre.co.uk
General News
Senior Piob: Dr Angus MacDonald
Gold Medal: Faye Henderson
Silver Medal: Craig Sked
MacGregor: Gavin Fergusson
Silver Star: Stuart Liddell
A-Grade March: Jack Lee
A-Grade S&R: Andrew Carlisle
B-Grade March: Williams Nichols
B-Grade S&R: James P. Troy
Jig: Cameron Drummond
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Between 24th - 26th September in Urbania, Italy, the Italian Pipers Associationa have organised the 8th International Gathering. Accommodation is arranged in the Frescina resort (www.frescina.com) and the public concert will take place in Urbania on Saturday 25th September at 9pm. » Read more
The Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band is celebrating its centenary this year and the final event, a Centenary Reunion, takes place on Saturday 18th September at the Edinburgh Academy, 42 Henderson Row, EDINBURGH, EH3 5BR. » Read more
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The National Piping Centre serves as the international centre of excellence for the Bagpipe. We are currently seeking a part time accounts clerk whose primary function will be Credit Control. There may be some involvement with purchase/sales control. Knowldege of Sage line 50 is essential.This part time role will be on Wednesday and Thursdays each week, 14 hours per week at £8 per hour.
Apply with a CV in writing to Director of Administration, The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G4 0HW
For more information email: alaidlaw@thepipingcentre.co.uk
The National Piping Centre serves as the international centre of excellence for bagpipes. Our acitivites include the promotion and sale of goods worldwide from our shop. We currently have an available position to join the team as manager of our shop. Ideally applicants will have experience in teh retail sector, have an interest in traditional music and previous experince with the sale and rental of Highland Wear would also be helpful. » Read more
It has been confirmed that two Piping Live! 2010 programmes will go out on BBC Alba on Saturday 28th August at 9pm (this Saturday) and Saturday 4th September. So set you Sky Plus/video recorder now to make sure you don’t miss it. But don’t worry even if you do, it will be available on BBC Iplayer shortly after. This is only available to viewers in the UK.
The National Piping Centre is delighted to be a collaborative partner with The Piper’s Corner (www.piperscorner.com) for the 2011 Bruggen Winter Piping and Drumming School, Germany to be held from the 6-13 of February. Instruction for the school will be provided by National Piping Centre instructors and other guest teachers. Students attending the school will receive several hours of instruction per day with additional daily workshops and recitals. Piping and Drumming Examination Board exams will be offered at the school. For enrolments contact David Johnston at davidjohnston@piperscorner.com
The National Piping Centre and Glasgow University have created a unique opportunity for international students who wish to come to Glasgow University 
With excellent locations and facilities students are sure to enjoy the opportunity to learn from some of the World's leading exponents in piping and drumming.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and The National Piping Centre (NPC) offer a specialist degree that allows pipers to study piping within the context of Scottish traditional music to the highest level. 
The National Piping Centre has a reputation for excellence and it is no different when it comes to traditional Scottish food. There is always a selection of the finest Scottish produce on offer...
We supply expert pipers in full highland dress for every occasion. Our pipers have abundant experience in piping at all types of engagements and are guaranteed to add a special Scottish touch to your event.
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.
