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March 14, 2026

RSPBA AGM: bass section trophies idea withdrawn; max numbers for discussion; transfer windows passed; no to public scoresheets

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association’s 2026 annual general meeting was attended by about 40 bands, both in-person and online, or about 16% of RSPBA member-bands based in the UK. (Non-UK bands competing in RSPBA contests must be paid “International” members and have no voting rights.) According to...
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March 13, 2026
After 23 years, 78th Frasers return for Pre-Worlds concert August 12th
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March 13, 2026
The Bands from Glengarry reel in 65 years with a landmark reunion ceilidh May 2nd
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March 12, 2026
McIlhaney, Teodorovich, Schwartzberg, Parker, Bailey on fire at Redding
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March 11, 2026
Uddingston goes all out with Beaumont, MacLeod and McQuillan in May 8 recital
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March 11, 2026
Revitalized Grade 2 MacKenzie Caledonian re-emerge with experienced personnel and new leaders
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March 10, 2026
PPBSO discontinues quadrant feedback system for more straightforward solo scoresheets
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March 10, 2026
ANAPBA hopes to adopt RSPBA playing requirements in ’27
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March 9, 2026
Record entry for 2026 Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships
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March 9, 2026

Hutton, Arnold and Reid: 2026 Toronto Knockout champions

Andrew Hutton of Buffalo, New York, Mitchell Arnold from Aurora, Ontario, and John Reid, also of Aurora, were the...
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March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day 2026: Kirsty Duncan gave voice to gain change

The accomplished Canadian scientist, politician, teacher and champion for the Scottish arts passed away January 26,...
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March 7, 2026

IWD26: Anne Spalding looks back to 1976, when solo piping discrimination against women finally ended

On International Women's Day 2026, with the help of the world-famous piper Jenny Hazzard, we revisit 1976 through the...
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March 7, 2026

Finlay Johnston starts 2026 campaign with a bang with a Uist & Barra win

With a Piobaireachd win and a second in the MSR, Finlay Johnston was the overall champion at the 2026 Glasgow Uist &...
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May 31, 2008
Fife Constabulary wins first contest
The newly formed Grade 1 Fife Constabulary Pipe Band won its first competition and the first outdoor event of the UK...
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