49th Annual Capital District Scottish Games Welcomes Thousands
Thousands of visitors gathered at the Altamont Fairgrounds on September 5 for the 49th annual Capital District Scottish Games, one of New York’s …
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Teeswater Highlanders Piper Dr. Scott Macaulay Dies at 74
Dr. Scott Ball Macaulay, a member of the Teeswater Highlanders Pipe Band, died at his home in Goderich, Ontario, at age 74.
Letterkenny Prepares for Inaugural Solo Piping and Drumming Championships
Letterkenny announced its inaugural Northwest Solo Piping and Drumming Championships for autumn 2025.
Scotland's Oldest Bagpipe Chanter Joins a New Gaelic Resource
Scotland’s oldest known bagpipe chanter is among 15 National Museums Scotland objects presented through a new bilingual Gaelic resource.
Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band Seeks New Members
Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band is recruiting new members and offers instruction in bagpipes, snare, tenor and bass drums.
Great Basin Scottish Highland Games Returns to Sparks
The Great Basin Scottish Highland Games returned to Sparks, Nevada, with piping, athletics, cultural displays and family activities.
Scotland's Last Bagpipe and Sporran Makers Warn That Their Crafts Are at Risk
Specialist Scottish makers warned that traditional bagpipe and sporran craftsmanship could disappear without new apprentices and sustained demand.
Angus Richardson Brings the Bagpipes to the Voice Australia
Angus Richardson performed bagpipes on The Voice Australia, sharing a story of recovery and the family inspiration behind his appearance.
Vermont Bagpipers Hazen Metro and Jackie Lewis Claim World Titles
Vermont pipers Hazen Metro and Jackie Lewis won world solo titles after competing across the northeastern United States with the Catamount Pipe Band.
Bagpipes and Highland Games Draw Thousands to Old Westbury
Thousands gathered at Old Westbury Gardens for a Long Island festival celebrating Scottish, Irish and Welsh culture through music and Highland games.
Bagpiper Finds the Perfect Practice Place on Pennsylvania's Montour Trail
A Pennsylvania bagpiper uses a secluded shelter on the Montour Trail as a practice space away from neighbors and traffic.
Glengarry Highland Games Celebrates Piping and Canadian Tradition
The Glengarry Highland Games highlighted the enduring appeal of bagpipes, pipe bands and Scottish culture in eastern Ontario.