Dumfriesshire Piper

01/03/2026

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Yesterday Maisie played in the Dumfries & Galloway Burns Assosiation Schools Competition in the S5 & S6 Bagpipes, playing Robert Burn's A Man's a man for a' that & The taking of Beaumont Hamel.
Maisie was representing Dumfries High School - Official and has qualified to play at Gourock at the end of the month.

09/11/2025

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Today Maisie went out with Dumfries Pipe Band for the remembrance day parade in Dumfries.
At the same time i played Flowers of the Forrest to mark the end of the two minute silance at Tarff Town and Country Dumfries



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06/11/2025

Last Sunday, I was invited to play at Dunscore Community Council's Bonfire night.
With a great turnout of 922 people supporting the evening and making it better every year.

15/08/2025

Tomorrow is the big day, the last Major of the band competing season the World Pipe Band Championships , Maisie & I are playing with Dumfries Pipe Band.



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27/07/2025

Yesterday, Maisie and I played with Dumfries Pipe Band at the Scottish Pipe Band Championship 2025 in Dumbarton.
We played and were delighted to have been placed 1st 🏆 in the 4B section.

06/04/2025

Last night Maisie and I played with Dumfries Pipe Band with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra at the Easterbrook Hall, it was a great experience for us all with playing in the bright lights, following the conductor etc. The night was hosted by John Caskie, with multiple locals also playing in the orchestra.

22/03/2025

Today Maisie and I competed at the Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway Branch RSPBA, at Sanquhar Academy with Dumfries Pipe Band.

Maisie competed in the Solo Junenile 2 under 16's. Maisie competed in a strong field, and was placed 2nd in the competition and 1st in the A, D&G branch RSPBA.

This afternoon we played with the band in the 4B March being placed 2nd in the competition and 1 with the branch.

It was a great experience which we both enjoyed.

10/03/2025

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Today is International Bagpipe Day, from the humble beginnings to the great highland bagpies we all know & love today.

09/03/2025

Today Maisie competed with the South West of Scotland Piping and Drumming Academy at the Scottish Schools Pipe and Drum Trust competition. The group were placed 3rd in the Junior B section.

Well done to everyin the group and everyone who competed.



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08/03/2025

On International Women's Day ❤️ its only right to highlight the people who inspire us. Here are three ladies from the band (one being Maisie), one drummer, and two pipers.



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Let's celebrate International Women's Day ❤️ with these three inspirational young ladies.

Any budding female player wishing to join a pipe band and develop your playing skills and be inspired by others.

25/02/2025

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Today, I had the pleasure to play at River Nith Salmon Fishing Opening Day at Carnsalloch, Kirkton, by kind permission of the Gibb Family.

Jim Henderson hosted the event for the Nith Catchment Fishery Trust, Jim then asked Colin Smyth MSP to perform the blessing for the forthcoming season.

Let there be tight lines & screaming reels