Pipers of Dundee in the 19th century – 4
Jeannie Campbell MBE continues her historical research series on piping and pipers in Dundee in the 1800s.
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Jeannie Campbell MBE continues her historical research series on piping and pipers in Dundee in the 1800s.
Read the original ↗When the Pipers Play is a new history of the Great Highland Bagpipes, with sales helping support today’s Armed Forces community. The book is being promoted as a charitable project tied to that cause.
Read the original ↗Cullen Pipe Band in Co. Cork marked its 85th anniversary on 17 October 2026, with family, friends and the local community gathering to celebrate. The occasion also recognised Pipe Major Con Houlihan’s 50 years with the band.
Read the original ↗Eddie Gorman looks back on his first trip to North America with Muirhead & Sons for the Scottish Tattoo at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. He describes an event that featured leading Grade 1 bands from Scotland and Northern Ireland, along with local bands.
Read the original ↗Readers are being asked to predict the top five overall winners at the 2026 Glenfiddich on 31 October at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Scotland. The prize package is offered by R.G. Hardie & Co.
Read the original ↗The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association has named Meaghan Lyons as its next chief executive officer, with Colin Mulhern due to hand over in March 2027. Lyons will begin a transitional post at the association’s Glasgow headquarters.
Read the original ↗Bagpipe News has published the third part of Jeannie Campbell MBE’s research series on piping and pipers in Dundee in the 1800s. It is a historical article rather than a competition report.
Read the original ↗The first Grant’s Championship, later known as the Glenfiddich Championship, was held at Blair Castle in October 1974. Jeannie Campbell notes that Liz Maxwell of William Grant was involved from the start.
Read the original ↗Jeannie Campbell MBE says a blind piper, Michael Kazmierski Dunn, got in touch after the new edition of her Highland Bagpipe Makers book was published. The piece is a personal response from Campbell rather than a competition report.
Read the original ↗A second retrospective on Harry McNulty revisits his career as a piper, pipe major, adjudicator and bagpipe maker, drawing on a July 2002 Pipe Band Magazine feature.
Read the original ↗A review of A Guide to the Judging of Piping highlights a collection built around forewords, essays and responses from several notable figures in the piping world. The book includes work by Robert Wallace, Dugald Graham-Campbell, Malcolm McRae, James Campbell and Colin MacLellan.
Read the original ↗Piping Press has re-run a 2002 Pipe Band Magazine profile of Harry McNulty, who died three weeks ago aged 93. The piece revisits his long career as one of the circuit’s most experienced pipe band judges.
Read the original ↗Piping Press looks at Peter Henderson bagpipes on display in New York, a set of historic medals heading to auction, and The London Recital. The notebook also touches on other recent piping items and names connected with those pieces.
Read the original ↗The writer looks back on an August trip to Scotland after travelling from Australia to play with Hawthorn Pipe Band at the World Pipe Band Championships. The account also mentions meeting Tim Gellaitry and taking in several piping-related visits.
Read the original ↗A group of Victorian piping awards, including Queen Victoria’s medal to Pipe-Major William Ross, is due to be auctioned on 7 October. The sale also includes medals associated with other acclaimed pipers and the Highland Society of London.
Read the original ↗Kilchrenan and Dalavich gathered to honour Arthur Gillies, with the day also featuring the Springbank results. The event was organised by Stella Leitch and drew visitors from beyond Scotland.
Read the original ↗A new instalment of Jeannie Campbell’s research looks at pipers and piping life in 19th-century Dundee. It continues the broader historical series on the city’s piping scene.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗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.
Read the original ↗An opinion/history piece by Jeannie Campbell MBE looks at piping in Dundee during the 19th century, noting that the city is not usually regarded as a major piping centre in that period.
Read the original ↗Piping Press reports the passing of Harry McNulty, describing him as an important figure in the pipe band world. The item says he led Lothian & Borders Police and later B Cal./Scottish Power, and also worked with William Sinclair & Co on chanters.
Read the original ↗Pipes|Drums reports that Harry McNulty died on September 8, 2026, at age 93. He was described as a highly respected pipe-major who led the Lothian & Borders Police and British Caledonian Airways pipe bands.
Read the original ↗Bagpipe.news published an article by Roddy Macleod about the history of ownership of the Macleod family bagpipes. The piece aims to share the story of the pipes and seek additional details from anyone who can help fill in gaps.
Read the original ↗The RSPBA says it was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Honorary Life Member Wilson Young on 24 August 2026.
Read the original ↗The British Columbia Pipers’ Association says its president, David Hilder, was inducted as an honorary member of the Royal Scottish Pipers Society on August 10, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The notice says he has given many years of outstanding service.
Read the original ↗The British Columbia Pipers’ Association published a tribute to Lew Ross, who was born in Glasgow on June 17, 1939, and died on July 4, 2026. The piece says he made an impact through his career, sport, community service, friendship, and family. It is an obituary-style remembrance rather than a competition or event report.
Read the original ↗The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario says its 2026 summer Highland Games season is about to begin, with the Hamilton Gathering days away and a run of competitions to follow. The society reports increased membership and competition entries this year. It says solo entries at Hamilton are double last year’s total, and Georgetown solo entries are up more than 50% from a strong 2025 season, especially in lower grades.
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