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The 2009 Argyllshire Gathering competition is reviewed with the main solo piping events from 26 and 27 August. The article continues the history series on the meeting.
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pipes|drums presents a previously unpublished manuscript of Jock McLellan’s reel “Hands Across the Water.” The piece is transcribed in McLellan’s hand and is described as one of only a handful of four-part reels he composed.
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The annual Piobaireachd Masterclass took place in Cancale, Brittany, on 12 September, with 17 participants attending a full day of instruction before the Piobaireachd by the Sea recital. Bill Wotherspoon and Patrick Molard shared the teaching duties, with Molard also helping translate in the afternoon.
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Chris Apps offers advice on band reed strengths and says harder reeds are commonly chosen because they move less with pitch and pressure. The piece focuses on reed setup rather than a competition or result.
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Newcastle’s Donard Park staged the last RSPBANI Branch outdoor competition of the season, including the Champion of Champions final. The day drew a strong crowd and favourable afternoon conditions.
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A guest opinion in pipes|drums makes the case for better teaching and support for bass drummers, arguing that respect and encouragement are essential to recruiting and retaining players.
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Calendar listing: NPC Adult Autumn Gathering 2026, 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-06 at The National Piping Centre. Check the publisher's listing for current arrangements.
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Piping Press reports the death of Pipe Major Harry McNulty on 8 September 2026, aged 93. Born in April 1933 and from Leith, Edinburgh, he served as Pipe Major of the Grade 1 Lothian & Borders Police, British Caledonian Airways, and Power of Scotland bands. The item is an obituary.
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Calendar listing verified 15 September 2026: the National Piping Centre confirms the 53rd Glenfiddich Piping Championship for 31 October 2026 at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Follow the organiser link for tickets and the latest arrangements.
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Morla Bruce won the 2026 Perthshire junior piping league as the season concluded at Pitlochry Games on 12 September. Bagpipe News has the solo results, including Douglas Murray’s Senior Piobaireachd win and Eddie Gaul’s MSR victory.
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pipes|drums published a piece about 42 piping and drumming students from Sydney’s Scots College and their performance in Shanghai.
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Bagpipe News looks back at the 2026 Masters through photographs of all 20 MSR competitors. Alasdair Henderson won the piobaireachd and Connor Sinclair the MSR at the National Piping Centre on 9 August.
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