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Edinburgh Knockout Result

Published by Gus on March 17, 2008 in Competition Results and General News. 0 Comments

Angus MacColl of Oban was the winner of the first Semi Final round at the Edinburgh Knockout competition yesterday. His opponent was James Murray of Fife.
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Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Nominated for Classical Brit Awards 2008

Published by Gus on March 14, 2008 in General News. 0 Comments

The Band’s most recent release has been short listed for the Classical Album of the Year award at the Classical Brits to be held on 8 May at the Royal Albert Hall. Voting for this is conducted online at www.classicalbrits.co.uk/voting and all votes need to be cast by midnight on 11 April.
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2008 World Pipe Band Championships - tickets now on sale!

Published by Gus on March 14, 2008 in General News. 0 Comments

The World Pipe Band Championships will take place on Saturday 16th August 2008 at Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Scotland. Advance ticket prices range from £4 to £16 and can be purchased via the Internet, booking hotline or in person. You can also log on to http://www.secxtra.com or call +44 (0) 141 564 4242. Tickets can be bought in person from the SECC Box Office or St Enoch Centre ticket office.
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CLASP results from Italy

Published by Gus on March 12, 2008 in Competition Results and General News. 0 Comments

The Overall winner of the Italian CLASP was Garreth Lewis originally from Aberdeenshire, now living in Milan. Garreth received a new Peter Henderson pipe chanter which was kindly donated by R G Hardie & Co.
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Uist and Barra Results

Published by Gus on March 8, 2008 in Competition Results and General News. 0 Comments

The results of the annual Uist and Barra Piping Competition held at the National Piping Centre on Saturday 8th of March were as follows.
Angus MacColl takes overall.
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Change to Recital Line up

Published by Gus on March 6, 2008 in Piping Centre News. 0 Comments

Due to unforeseen circumstance Fred Morrison will no longer to be able to perform at the National Piping Centre Recital tonight. Don’t despair though - we have an excellent piping talent lined up. We are pleased to welcome Glenn Brown to play this evening. Tickets are £8 adults £6 concessions and will be available at the door.

Piping Recital Series - Starts this Thursday!

Published by Gus on March 3, 2008 in Piping Centre News. 0 Comments

The National Piping Centre Recital Series starts this week on Thursday 6th March. It features Fred Morrison and Finlay MacDonald so it will be a great night of fantastic music.

Tickets are available now from the National Piping Centre reception or by calling 0141 353 0220. Tickets cost £8 adults £6 students and the evening starts at 7.30pm - we hope to see you there!