Local Bands Succeed at the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships
Northern Ireland bands earned notable results at the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships, including second place in Grade 3B for Syerla Pipe Band.
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Piping Live! Concludes a Record-Breaking Glasgow Festival
Piping Live! reported more than 30,000 attendances across Glasgow, including a showcase featuring over 200 pipers and drummers.
Young Piper Performs at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A young East Lothian piper described the preparation and experience of performing in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
More Than 10,000 Attend the 2025 Nairn Highland Games
More than 10,000 spectators attended the 2025 Nairn Highland Games for piping, Highland dancing, athletics and the massed-band finale.
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band Crowned World Champions in Its Grade
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band won the Novice A title at the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.
Inveraray and District Win the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships
Inveraray and District won the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, earning the band’s fourth world title.
'Our Dad Was an Unsung Hero': Wick Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
An “unsung hero” from Wick was remembered as part of a Victory over Japan commemoration on what would have been his 105th birthday. Donnie Mackay was …
Alastair Campbell on Bringing Bagpipes and Politics Into Prison
This August, National Prison Radio welcomes writer and podcaster Alastair Campbell to NPR Talk. In an insightful interview, Campbell shares his views …
Barrhead Pipe Band Land Second Top Major
The leader of Barrhead and District Pipe Band says he could not be prouder after they were crowned European champions this month.
Crieff Highland Gathering Announces Pipe Bands
Crieff Highland Gathering Announces Pipe Bands The Crieff Highland Gathering will feature ten pipe bands on Sunday 17th August 2025, with groups from …
Doune Pipeband March Off Playing Cock O' the North During 2024 Crieff Highland ...
Doune Pipe Band march off from the Games field playing Cock O’ The North and Bonnie Dundee during 2024 Crieff Highland Gathering. Doune Pipe …
Historic Borders Pipe Band Facing Challenges in Recruiting New Players | ITV News
Galashiels Ex Service Pipe Band will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year but says fewer people are taking up the hobby. | ITV News Border. …