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by Pipe-Major William Ross
Pipe-Major Ross, who plays for Scottish listeners this evening from the height of Edinburgh Castle, got his early instruction from his father and mother, who were both skilled players. In 1896 he enlisted in the Scots Guards and took part in the South African War; during the Great War Pipe-Major Ross served with his battalion from the outbreak until June, 1918. He is now Instructor in the School of Army Pipers in Edinburgh Castle. The Pipe-Major, who has won many awards, always receives numerous letters of appreciation after a broadcast.

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Major William Ross

Regional Programme Scotland

About Regional Programme

Regional Programme is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 9th March 1930 and ended on the 9th September 1939. It was replaced by BBC Home Service.

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More