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Regiment pipe band launch new album

13 Nov 2007

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards yesterday launched their new album at Edinburgh Castle, some 35 years after the regiment enjoyed six weeks at number one with a recording of Amazing Grace. The soldiers announced a £1 million recording deal with…

Scottish regiment in £1m record deal

29 Oct 2007

The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards will make another bid for chart domination, after winning a £1million record deal. Following the Scottish regiment’s success with a recording of Amazing Grace 35 years ago, Universal Music is…

Musicians descend on Glasgow for pipe fest

10 Aug 2007

Glasgow is gearing up for this weekend’s World Pipe Band Championships, as thousands of musicians arrive in the city for the event. Piping Live! has attracted bands from as far afield as Brazil, Oman and New Zealand to take part in the competition on…

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Isle of Gigha Music Festival
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A cheery and chilled music festival, hosted by one of Scotland's wee-est isles. Includes a ceilidh led by Heuch!, a kid-friendly gala day, and an evening turn from The Blazing Fiddles in the Village Hall. Ease a sore heid with a Piper's Breakfast on the beach and a Survivor's Night at the Boathouse Bistro for those who make it through the whole weekend.
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29 Jun–1 Jul Times vary Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands
Forfar Gala Week
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Nestled in the heart of the Forfar community, this festival aims to entertain all ages with activities ranging from kid-friendly football competitions to a bowling match, via a continental market and falconry display. Music, theatre and workshops are also part of the action.
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17 Jun–24 Jun Times vary Forfar, Forfar
The Royal Highland Show
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The biggest event in the agricultural calendar with oodles of tempting Scottish produce to buy and scoff, endless shopping opportunities, children's activities, music, ferreting, BMX stunts and your chance to check out some prize-winning turnips.
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21 Jun–24 Jun Thu 7am–8pm; Fri & Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–6.30pm Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Aden Pipe Band Competition
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Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.
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19 Aug 12.30pm Aden Country Park, Mintlaw
Peebles Beltane Festival
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Hail the return of summer with a festival steeped in legend and tradition. Although the horse cavalcade, brass and pipe bands and float-filled processions are visit-worthy in themselves, it's the crowning of the Beltane Queen and her splendid court which really encapsulate the mood of the festival.
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17 Jun–23 Jun Times vary Peebles, Peebleshire
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