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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, 2026, age 59. We are indebted to the well-known piper, teacher and adjudicator Glenna Mackay-Johnstone for providing this thoughtful and heartfelt tribute to her lifelong friend.
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IWD26: Anne Spalding looks back to 1976, when solo piping discrimination against women finally ended
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Finlay Johnston starts 2026 campaign with a bang with a Uist & Barra win
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Feb. ’26 CLASP Live Online winners: Mitchell, Kelly, Brégent, Yeung
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Glasgow Skye hits another leadership crisis; cancels 2026 season
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At 100, Harry Lauder’s “Road to the Isles” was no road to riches for Jock McLellan
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Part 4 of the Drum Corps Conundrum: four drumming greats discuss the ongoing battle to recruit snare drummers and L-Ds
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Call for players to thank and congratulate Royal Canadian Legions in centenary year
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February 27, 2026
RSPBA to table maximum numbers, Bass Section prizes, Transfer Window and more at 2026 March 14th AGM
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February 26, 2026

Worlds 2026 Roll Call: only 13 expected for Grade 1; Grade 2 expands

With less than six months to go before the contest, how do things look for the top grades at the 2026 Worlds? Assuming...
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February 25, 2026

42 piob-mad pipers soak up McIntosh Workshop

In what could be a record for a purely piobaireachd teaching weekend, 42 pipers from all over North America soaked up...
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February 24, 2026

Jori Chisholm reviews Stuart Liddell’s “Garron”: a masterpiece of tradition and innovation

“Liddell performs with the rare ability to make the impossible sound effortless. ‘Garron’ is the...
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February 23, 2026

Mack, McInarlin, Presslie and Campbell win the aggregate hardware at NPC 2026 Junior Solo Piping Competition

The National Piping Centre was stowed out with young pipers and their proud parents at the organization's 2026 Junior...
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From the archives
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August 31, 2009
Geddes, Hayes split Cowal solos
A strong representation of non-Scottish competitors highlighted the solo piping prize-lists . . .
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