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On this day in history: GS McLennan awarded 1st prize, posthumously, for “6/8 in Braemar Highland Gathering tune contest.” September 07

(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.

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