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The Medley Playbook: Police Scotland Fife

With the band's roots intertwined in the Kingdom of Fife's strong tradition of piping and drumming excellence, including direct ties with the two-time World Champions Dysart & Dundonald, and decades in Grade 1 under the Fife Constabulary name, Police Scotland Fife inches ever closer to the pinnacle of pipe band...
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Sherriff Amateur Championship goes to Durning
Bobby Durning of Milltown, New Jersey, was the overall winner of the 13th annual George Sherriff Memorial Amateur...
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Ronald McCallum wins both events at Luss.
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