Category Archives: Pipes, kilts & supplies

Ringing in the New Year at 4 & Midnight

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

TweetIt can be a lot of fun piping in a new year in British Columbia, especially at 4 o’clock on New Year’s Eve. When the clock chimes 4 pm in BC, it’s rings midnight in Scotland. And when Scotland celebrates, so too do folks … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day bagpipes in Vancouver

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

TweetOn Remembrance Day, 2015, the people of our country will pause to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom. As I have for many years, I will play the piper’s Remembrance Day lament at a number of ceremonies, including … Continue reading →

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Why you should never play pipes in public until you are ready.

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

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SFU “Piping up for Cancer” to support Vancouver bagpiper Andrew Bonar

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

TweetThe SFU Pipe Band is proud to announce a fundraising concert and ceilidh in support of Andrew Bonar with all proceeds going to the BC Cancer Foundation for brain cancer care and research. The concert will take place at 6:00 … Continue reading →

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Bagpipers around the world helping out a piper in need.

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

TweetGreat story from Summerside, PEI about pipers helping out others.  Check it out. Pipers helping each other

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Ewan McGregor on wearing the kilt, OBE’s and bagpipes

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Mike Chisholm

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This bagpiper from (New) Scotland would have voted “Yes”

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Mike Chisholm

TweetIf you wear a kilt and play the bagpipes for thousands of visitors from around the English speaking world, you can expect to be on the receiving end of a lot of questions about Scotland’s drive for independence. As the bagpiper for … Continue reading →

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Thwarting US border guards on high alert for “ivory” bagpipes.

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Mike Chisholm

TweetBob Gillies classic bagpipes are safe and sound – and back in British Columbia. In the fall of 2013, retiree Bob and his wife took a leave of absence from the Delta Police Pipe Band.  They packed their RV for a … Continue reading →

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