Tag Archives: bagpiping
The end of Alan’s adventures
Tweet I lost a good friend recently. As did many in the Canadian and global bagpiping and highland dancing world. He was a wee man but he carried a big pipe. And that pipe took him on a lifetime of … Continue reading
Lament for the 2020 BC Highland Games
TweetIt was a dreary day to hold a highland games. I’m kinda glad we didn’t. Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, all large gatherings, including the 89th BC Highland Games, have been cancelled for 2020. This decision was made in May … Continue reading
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Tagged 604, bagpiping, Coquitlam, covid-19, highlandgames
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Bagpiping in Vancouver, the Indoor and outdoors
TweetAfter more than a month of non-stop rain and grey skies, the sun has returned (temporarily, I’m sure) to the lower south west corner of British Columbia. And that means only one thing – spring is around the corner. Already, … Continue reading
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Tagged bagpiper., bagpiping, celebrations of life, funeral, Rocky Mountaineer, spring, Vancouver, weddings
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Bagpiping & golf: the sounds of Scotland in the New World
TweetOn a windswept piece of landscaped rough, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and its pounding surf, as golfers and guests gather to wrap up their day and reminisce about their drives and putts, they witness a beautiful sight and sound as … Continue reading
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Tagged bagpiping, Golf, Inn at Spanish Bay, links, Pebble Beach, Scotland
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Seven great 2015 Scottish highland games & festivals near Vancouver
TweetLooking to satisfy that summer urge for piping, kilts and haggis? British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest is the place to be in 2015. It all starts this weekend with the annual Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival which kicks … Continue reading
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Tagged bagpiping, beer gardens, Coquitlam, haggis, heavy events, Highland games, kilts, tartans, Vancouver, whisky tasting
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The rise and follies, highs and lows of a Vancouver bagpiper
TweetIt’s no fun when you are booked to play at a wedding ceremony – and you’re the only one who shows up. It happens and it stinks after taking the time out of your day, driving to a venue and getting the … Continue reading
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Tagged bagpiping, birthday party., funerals, Vancouver bagpiper, weddings
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Calling non-competitive pipe bands in the Lower Mainland
TweetFrom the world’s largest, to North America’s oldest, there are many great Scottish highland games around the world. To name just a few, the largest is the Cowal Highland Gathering in Scotland; in the US, there are the Pleasanton Games in California … Continue reading
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Tagged bagpiping, BC Highland Games, competition, pipe bands, police pipe bands
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Bagpipers and drummers deep in the heart of Washington State and BC
TweetIf you’re looking for a dose of bagpiping and highland dancing in the heart of Washington State farming country, I think I’ve found it. The Prosser Games are set for this weekend, June 19th. Obviously there’s not a large Scottish … Continue reading
