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On this day in history: G.S. McLennan takes 3 firsts, Aboyne games, September 03, 1921.

(1883-1927) Scottish. Piper. PM of the Gordon Highlanders. Legendary and prolific composer. Won Gold Medals in Oban and Inverness in 1904/5. His book Highland Bagpipe Music, Book 1 was published posthumously in 1929. Tunes include “The Little Cascade”. When he died over 20,000 people lined the funeral route from his home to the station in Aberdeen. Son of composer John MacLennan. (Yes, the “Mac” vs. “Mc” is correct.)

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