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Scots Guards Junior Solos 2010

On Sunday 21 November 2010, the Scots Guards Association Pipers’ Branch Junior Solo Piping Competition will be held at the Army School of Piping, Inchdewar House, Colinton Road by Redford Barracks, Edinburgh.
Download entry forms and info.

World CLASP Championships 2010 Draw

The draw is now available on the CLASP website.

Piping Live! 2010

Piping Live! 2010 begins tomorrow Monday 9th August. It returns with the fantastic mix of Pipe Bands in George Square, Street Cafe and recitals at the National Piping Centre, book and CD launches, new bands, established groups, and an amazing array of Evening Concerts featuring Capercaillie, Julie Fowlis, Treacherous Orchestra, Fred Morrison and the Battlefield Band. For full details go to www.pipinglive.co.uk

Silver Medal Qualifying Competition 2010

The first ever Silver Medal Qualifying competition takes place at the College of Piping in Glasgow on Sunday 22nd August. Pipers will compete for the remaining positions at this year’s Silver Medal competitions at the Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meeting. » Read more

World CLASP Championships 2010 Entries

Entries are now open and will close on 8th of August.
Please enter online or email Callum Beaumont: cbeaumont@thepipingcentre.co.uk
Please note that Grade 3 will be held on Wednesday 11th, Grade 2 on Thursday 12th and Grade 1 on Friday 13th.
The venue is now changed to the Millennium Hotel, George Square.

Inverness Highland Games Solo Piping Results

Here are the Results of the Solo Piping Competition (Inverness Highland Games) held in the grounds of Eden Court Theatre on Saturday 24 July 2010:
Junior MSR:
1 Craig Mackenzie (Dunballoch, Beauly)
2 Hannah MacDonald (Bettyhill)
3 Steven Barclay (Inverness) » Read more

Fired up for Bucksburn and District Concert 9th October

“FIRED UP” will feature Bucksburn and District Pipe Band and Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band in an “end of season” concert on the 9th October 2010 at the Aberdeen Music Hall. » Read more

Evening Classes - Notice - Date Correction

The new term of the National Piping Centre’s Evening Classes will begin on 4th September until 16th December. This is a change from the 14th September as previously stated. The course will run for 15 weeks beginning on the 4th. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Lochaber Gathering Festival of Piping 2010 - Results

The results from the Lochaber Gathering Festival of Piping which took place on Saturday 17th July in the Nevis Centre, Fort William.
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The Silver Chanter 2010

The 44th Annual MacCrimmon Memorial Piobaireachd Competition for The Silver Chanter will take place on Wednesday 4th August 2010 in Dunvegan Castle, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye. The competition begins at 7.30pm and tickets are £17.50 including refreshments. Tickets available from Mrs Sheila Beaton, 01470-592212.Competitors include:Stuart LiddellWilliam MacCallumAngus MacCollDr Angus MacDonaldRoderick MacLeodGordon WalkerAdjudicator John WilsonThis year’s event is sponsored by Glenfiddich Piping and Fiddle.