The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Senior Band are preparing an open air spectacular for Tuesday 2nd June 2009, from 11.30 am until 1.30pm on the front steps outside the National Piping Centre during which they will perform for HRH Price Charles.
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Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival and The World Pipe Band Championships are set to be bigger and more international than ever with over 16,000 pipers and performers along with 25,000 visitors from sixteen different countries descending upon Glasgow during the week of 10th – 16th August. » Read more
Concert featuring ScottishPower Pipe Band, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, singer Jack Robertson & solo piper Angus MacColl.
Saturday 26th September 2009
Freemasons Hall, George Street, Edinburgh.
Angus MacColl is the overall winner of the Edinburgh knockout after defeating Willie McCallum last sunday.
The National Piping Centre of Scotland is looking for full time and part time chefs.
A Grade Piobaireachd
1st Innes Smith
2nd Gavin Walker
3rd Fiona Manson
4th Cameron Drummond
5th Alastair Dunn
6th Allan Russell
We are delighted to announce that Willie McCallum has agreed to chair this year’s Grading Committee, and we are very pleased that all of last year’s Committee have agreed to stay on for another year.
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Event Administrator Required:
- Efficient and talented administrator required for The National Piping Centre’s hospitality and event team
- 3/4 days per week including Saturday’s
- Days and shift times may vary dependant on buisness needs
- £6.00 per hour
- 6 month contract ending Januaruy 2010
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Grade 1
1st Field Marshal Montgomery
2nd SLOT
3rd House of Edgar Shotts and Dykehead
4th Strathclyde Police
5th Boghall & Bathgate
6th Scottish Power
Best Drums SLOT
Grade 1 March Strathspey & Reel
1st St Laurence O Toole (ensemble perference) (2,2,1,1)
2nd Field Marshal Montgomery (1,1,2,2)
3rd Ballycoan
4th Cullybackey
Best Bass Section Field Marshal
Best Drums St Laurence
Judges Harry Stevenson, John Wilson, Tevor Dear (Ensemble), D Brown (Drumming)
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Make sure you are part of Piping Live! 2009 (10th - 16th August) as Glasgow becomes the centre of the world of piping every August.
The National Piping Centre and Glasgow University have created a unique opportunity for international students who wish to come to Glasgow University Read more...
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. Read more...
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...
The Pipers' Tryst also houses 8 cozy bedrooms, and is classed by the Scottish tourist board as a 3 star "Restaurant with Rooms".
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.
The Highland Bagpipe Tutor Book 2 - Transition to Bagpipes. A guide to playing and maintenance of t...
1st CD/book from Siubhal records featuring Donald MacPherson...
'The Extraordinary Little Cough' is the result of a childhood spent touring around Scotland's highla...
World Pipe Band Championships 2008 Qualifying Heat featuring: Ballycoan, Torphichen & Bathgate, Oran...
