The Piping Season

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Gary West follows the fortunes of players at some of Scotland's top piping competitions.

Gary West follows the fortunes of Scotland's pipers from this year's World Championships to the top solo competitions in Scotland.

Gary West follows the fortunes of Scotland's pipers from this year's World Championships to the top solo competitions in Scotland. With a special guest each week, Gary explores eight fundamental ingredients that make the piping world unique.

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Gary West follows the fortunes of players at this year's World Pipe Band Championships.

Gary West follows the fortunes of players at this year's World Pipe Band Championships held on Glasgow Green.

In this first edition of a brand new series Gary West follows the fortunes of some of the players at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships held on Glasgow Green. Gary explores some of the fundamental ingredients which make the piping world so special and shares music and stories from members of the piping community many of whom have travelled across the world to compete at this prestigious event.

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