The new Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band sponsored by Glenfiddich has received news from the RSPBA that it is to be graded as grade 1. The band will only perform at the World Pipe Band Championships in 2008. The Pipe Major of the band, Roddy MacLeod said he was delighted with the news and was looking forward to the challenge.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Piobaireachd Recital
Roddy MacLeod, Principal of the National Piping Centre will be doing a piobaireachd recital at The South Beach Hotel, Troon on Friday 11th of April at 8pm.
For more information on the event email ayrshirebagpipes@hotmail.com
Judges Seminar on Set Tunes
The notes on the Gold and Silver Medal Set Tunes from the second judges’ seminar, held on Sunday 30th March 2008, are now on the Piobaireachd Society website.
Inveraray Junior Piping Competition
Results of the competition held last saturday in Inveraray.
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Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition Results
Willie McCallum was this years overall winner of the Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition. He was placed first in the MSR, 3rd in the piobaireachd event and 4th in the Hornpipe & Jig. The competition was held in the Seaforth Hotel, Stornoway last Friday.
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Donald MacLeod Memorial Piping Competition
The annual Donald MacLeod Memorial Piping Competition which is organised by the Lewis and Harris Piping Society is to be held in the Seaforth Hotel, Stornoway on Friday 4th April. Pipers competing include Angus MacColl, Alasdair Gillies, William McCallum, Iain Speirs, Gordon Walker, Jack Lee, Richard Hawke, Stuart Liddell and Roddy MacLeod.
Guide to the Games available now
The 2008 Guide to the Games published by the Competing Pipers Association is now available through the CPA website to its members.
Follow the link below to the Competing Pipers Association website for more information.
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