The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust presents ‘A National Treasure II’ which is a Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan.
Archive for September, 2008
A Piobaireachd
1st Jonathan Greenlees
2nd Alan Tully
3rd Andrew Carlisle
After last year’s spectacular sellout concert, a glittering cast of musicians from Scotland and beyond come together to pay tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest ever musicians and to raise funds for his Memorial Trust.
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The 3 CDs are now available from our online shop:
WPBC 2008 Vol 1
WPBC 2008 Vol 2
WPBC 2008 Qualifying Heat
You can order online, email gcanning@thepipingcentre.co.uk or call on 0141 353 0220.
Overall Winner Willie MacCallum
Piobaireachd
1st Iain Speirs
2nd Angus MacColl
3rd Willie MacCallum
4th Roddy MacLeod
Xavier Boderiou takes overall.
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Bookings are now being taken for the Munich Piping & Drumming school which runs from Sunday 9th - 14th of November.
Instructors this year will be Roddy MacLeod, Finlay MacDonald, Alastair Dunn, Ryan Canning, Margaret Dun & Dean Hall (Drumming).
For more information on the school and to book your place please visit
The Ayrshire Pipers are kicking off with the first of their recital series on Friday 3rd October at 7.30pm.
The recitalist will be Andrea Boyd from Canada who was this years winner of the Silver Medal at the Argyllshire Gathering. She will be giving an insight into Cape Breton piping as well as the traditional Scottish piping.
Finlay MacDonald has been appointed as the new Head of Piping Studies for the BA(Scottish Music -Piping ) Degree program. Finlay replaces Simon Mckerrell who is credited with leaving the course in a very strong position. Finlay is an instructor at the National Piping Centre and himself a graduate of the very first BA Scottish Music degree course back in 1996. The piping degree has been a huge success and grown immensely through out the years. We wish Finlay all the best in his new position.
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.
