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October 24, 2026

Gr1 78th Frasers make drum section changes as L-D Wardell departs; Passmore joins from Gr2 Ottawa Highlanders; Boyd leaves as Ottawa Highlanders’ P-M

Kyle Wardell has joined Grade 1 Simon Fraser University after only five months as lead-drummer of Grade 1 78th Fraser Highlanders, and several sources have confirmed that Grade 2 Ottawa Highlanders’ lead drummer, Mark Passmore and most of his drum section have joined, with Passmore as lead-drummer. Ottawa...
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October 15, 2026

McQuillan seeks third title, McWhirter continues record chase at 2026 World Solo Drumming Championships

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October 14, 2026

Double Gold Dougie Murray new LA Scots pipe-major

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October 13, 2026

City of Angels wins Grade 3; Grade 5 band debuts in Ventura

The City of Angels won the top prize at the 2026 Seaside Highland Games, with its Grade 3 band taking the top spot and...
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