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| Episode 167 - Spice of Life | 14 Oct 2026 | 01:00:48 | |
More great pipe music from artists past and present, while Gary also announces the winner of the RG Hardie Heritage Viking practice chanter. Playlist The Scott Wood Band with Spice of Life from Upsurge William Morrison with The Blue Cuckoo, Kenneth MacDonald and Donnie MacGregor from Pipers of Distinction Series Dolphin Boy with Ghetto Pipe from The Highland Swing
Stuart Liddell with Maggie Cameron, Brown Haired Maid, the Stirling Mossie, Liddell's Fancy, I Cam I Saw I Conga’d from Garron
Chris Waite with The Gardener’s March, Up an Waur them aa Willie and Jenny Dang the Weaver from Borders Young Pipers
Royal Ulster Constabulary with Lord Alexander Kennedy, Maggie Cameron and John MacKechnie from Pipe Bands of Distinction Series
Kila with Baroki from Luna Park
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| Episode 166 - End of BBC Coverage of the Worlds? | 07 Oct 2026 | 01:04:46 | |
Gary brings you more great bagpipe music and discusses the future of the broadcasting of the world pipe band championships. Playlist Daimh with Locheil’s Awa tae France, MacIsaac’s Reel and De bha Sibh Ris, a Chaluim Mhoir? From The Hebridean Sessions
Ben Duncan with Rathven Market, Brae Riach, the Kitchen Maid and John Paterson’s Mare from the Inverness Piping Society Recital February 2026
Alberta Caledonia Pipe Band with Axeman, Donald Cameron’s Powderhorn, The Cat and the Dog, Stew Piddidy’s Jig, Polyrythmically Challenged, Duncan Lamont, Blackley of Hillsdale, Sleepy Maggie and The Rejected Suitor from the World Pipe Band Championships 2006.
Gwir with Suite Bretonne from Liamm Keltiek Willie McCallum with The Big Spree from The 25th Glenfiddich Piping Championships
Harta with Låt till Far from Harta
Links Find the Daimh Scandinavian tour and ticket details here Petition to the BBC to save their Worlds coverage here Find information and tickets to the Ben Duncan Broughty Ferry Recital here Glenfiddich Piping Championships Info and Livestream Tickets here | |||
| Episode 165 - Win a Practice Chanter! | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
Gary welcomes R G Hardie's Alistair and Isla to the bothy to catch up on news from the bagpipe factory, and look out for the chance to win a brand new Heritage Viking practice chanter. And there's more great music from the world of bagpipe, of course! Playlist Shotts and Dykehead with Carradale Bay, Arnish Light, Clueless, Philip Greer’s Big Week and Bessie McIntyre from Rise
Xavier Boderiou, Sylvain Barou and Antoine Lahay with Kernivingan Plinn from Liamm Duncan Johnstone with Pipe Major James MacGregor, Malcolm Johnstone and The Rakes of Kildare from Bows and Drones
Neil Johnstone with Fair Pat of the Bens, The Smith’s a Gallant Fireman, The Shepherd’s Crook and Put Me in the Great Chest from Bows and Drones
Colin Stetson and Brighde Chaimbeul with Dirt Dance from All the Light in the World
P/M Ian Duncan with The Highland Wedding, Tulloch Castle and John Morrison of Assynt House from The Piping Centre 1997 Recital Series Vol 4. Links See the fantastic RG Hardie practice chanter you can win here Check out or buy All the Light in the World from Coliin Stetson and Brighde Chaimbeul here | |||
| Episode 164 - Last Ferry to Raasay | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:09:10 | |
Gary completes his main coverage of this year's Raasay Restitution Competition 2026 with another full programme of highlights from Raasay House. Playlist Angus Nicolson with Nach Dannsa a’Mhinistear?, Jimmy Ward, Scare o Tatties and Nighean a Cailleach from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording Rachel Gray with Mairi Bhan a Bhanaroch (Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch), Aird Ranters, Dolina MacKay, Cota Mor Ealasaid and Brown Haired Maid from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Decker Forrest with 'S fhada mar seo a tha sinn, 's gun bhiadh 's gun deoch, a' feitheamh air droch phàigheadh (Too long in this condition) from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
James Duncan MacKenzie with Price of A Pig, Mrs Campbell of Shinness and Trad from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Ciar Milne with Bha Mo Leannan Ann from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Fionnlagh Mac a’Phiocair with Tàladh Dhòmhnaill Ghuirm from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Fionnlagh Mac a’Phiocair with Siud Mar Chaidh An Càl A Dholaidh (That's how the Kale was Burnt), Craig A' Bhodaich, This is How The Ladies Dance, Loch An Duin, Thoir A-Nall Ailean Thugam, Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearraidh – (Defies direct translation (to me, maybe consult the mafia) - just a cracking North Uist Puirt) from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Gary West with Mi Le M’uilinn Air Mo Ghluin from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Hazel Whyte with The Silent Performer, Rocking the Baby and Boys of Ballymote from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Finlay Cameron with The Campbells of Bohuntin, Glen Roy (Bruce Cameron, NZ), Bogan Lochan Strathspey, Bogan Lochan Reel, Malt on the Optic (Hamish Moore), Piper Chris McCartney's Wedding Reel (A.T. Cameron, NZ) and The Flowing Bowl from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Cameron MacNeil with I Would Have Preferred You First, but Now Now Sir, Ryan Lamey’s Jig, The Tripper’s Jig and Ceolas Craic from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Ailis Sutherland with A’Mhisg a Chuir an Nollaig Oirn, Steve and Diane’s, Seana Bhean a’Cheannaich, Bual Suas na Maidean, Tha Toll air a’Bhata and the Sisters’ Reel from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
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| Episode 163 - Raasay 2026 Revisited | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:55:42 | |
Gary brings you more highlights from this year's Raasay Restitution contest, and bids farewell to two giants of the piping scenes of Scotland and Ireland. Playlist Ciar Milne with The Road to Callanish (Jonathan Corum), The Tailor’s Wedding and Piobaireachd Dhomhnaill Duibh from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording Ciar Milne with Margaret Mary Findlay’s (Ciar Milne), Munlochy Bridge, Maggie Cameron, Am Muileann Dubh, Kale and Pudding, ’n Cambealach Dubh [Roy’s Wife], Miss Girdleand Sonia and Peter’s Wedding Reel (Ciar Milne)from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording Ailis Sutherland with Oran an Roin from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording Cameron MacNeil with Glentilt Lodge, Editor’s Favourite, Traditional Reel, The Smith’s Burn, Miss Charlotte’s Reel, Angus the Winemaker’s Reel (Kinnon Beaton) and Cailleach Liath Ratharsaigh from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording British Caledonian Airways Pipe Band with the Clan MacRae Society, the Caledonian Society of London and Mrs MacPherson of Inveran from the World Pipe Band Championships 1988 Paddy Glackin and Paddy Keenan with the Mountain Road and the Congress Reel from Doublin’
James Duncan MacKenzie with Failte Dhruim Fionn from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording James Duncan MacKenzie with Rothiemurchus rant, Innse dhomhsa cail thu cadal, Mac an Irish, Sound of Sleat, Mackinnon’s and The Oban Ball from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Fionnlagh Mac a’Phiocair with Brose & Butter, G' oman Nan Gamhan 'S mi Muladach (Tending The Steer with A Heavy Heart) and Nach Danns A' Mhinistear? (Would The Minister Not Dance?) This is How The Ladies Dance from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
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| Episode 162 - the Raasay Restitution 2026 | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:59:28 | |
Join Gary as he invites you to the beautiful Isle of Raasay to take in the first instalment of highlights from this year's piobaireachd song and dance music contest which was held there on the 5th of September. Playlist Angus Nicolson with Togail a’Bhuntata, Keep the Country Bonnie Lass, Willie Macfarlane’s, Chuckie MacLennan’s and the Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Welcome to Shetland from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording.
Rachel Gray with Cumha Iain Garbh Mhic Gille Chalum Rathasair from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording.
Gary West with the Steamboat, The Stool of Repentance, Calliope House and The Kitchen Maid from from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording.
Gary West with the Cameronian Rant (strathspey and 2 parts of the reel), Lexy MacAskill and Jenny Dang the Weaver from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording.
Angus MacColl with The Old wife of the Milldust and Skye from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Angus MacColl with Cherede Darievea from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Angus MacColl with trad strathspey, Lady Louden, Highland Harry, Braes o’ Mar, Moonshine, Room 35, The Road to Benderloch and Dr Neil Bennett’s Reel from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Hazel Whyte with Fhuair mi Pog air Lamh an Righ from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Hazel Whyte with Whistle O’er the Lave O’t, Castle Craig, Stumpie, The Reel of Tulloch, The Reel of Tulloch- Modulation, The Shetland Reel, Buntàta’s Sgadan and the Pitnacree Ferryman from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Decker Forrest with A' bhean a bh' aig an Tàilleir chaoil, Chan eil fonn air an nighean dubh, Am muillean dubh, An oidhche a bha nan gobhair again, Cabar feidh and Mòrag a bha san Rudha from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Finlay Cameron with Achadh nan Cnò from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording
Finlay Cameron with Up Leitrim, The price of a pig and PM Jimmy MacGregor from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2026, EYP Recording | |||
| Episode 161 - the Captain John MacLellan Recital Challenge 2026 | 02 Sep 2026 | 01:08:00 | |
It's piobaireachd all the way this week as Gary brings you the four full performances from this year's Captain John gathering at the Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh. Playlist Craig Sutherland with For My Lass, Fair, Pretty and Highand from Capt John A MacLellan MBE Piobaireachd Recital and Dinner, EYP Recording, August 2026.
Callum Beaumont with Salute to the Succession from Capt John A MacLellan MBE Piobaireachd Recital and Dinner, EYP Recording, August 2026.
Cameron Drummond with A Lullaby for Iain, from Capt John A MacLellan MBE Piobaireachd Recital and Dinner, EYP Recording, August 2026.
Derek Midgely with a Welcome for Patrick Struan Capt John A MacLellan MBE Piobaireachd Recital and Dinner, EYP Recording, August 2026. Links The Raasay Restitution Contest 2026 Ticket Link | |||
| Episode 160 - The Raven | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:45:21 | |
More great music from the world of bagpipes, hosted by Gary West. Playlist The Angus Nicholson Trio with The Primrose Lass from Sealladh Ard Billy Pigg with Archie’s Fancy and Holy Ha’penny from Northumberland Rant
Cillian Vallely with the Bull’s March set from the Raven’s Rock
The Scottish Power Pipe Band with P/S John Barclay and Rab’s Wedding from Cathcart
The Old Blind Dogs with the Harris Dance Set from Four on the Floor
Captain John A MacLellan with Cabar Feidh (strathspey), The Piper’s Bonnet, Cabar Feidh (reel) and the Smith of Chilliechassie from Scottish Bagpipe Music
Malin Lewis with You are Not Alone from Halocline
Robert Watt with Leaving Barra, Soraidh Leis an Aite, Teann a’Nall, Crossing the Minch and the Mason’s Apron from Live in Uist and Barra
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| Episode 159 - The Melody Lab | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:57:45 | |
Gary reflects on this year's Piping Live and the World Pipe Band Championships, while bringing you more great music from the world of bagpipes. Playlist Fras with Jonny O’Sullivan’s, the Youngest Daughter and West Mabou Reel from Dile
Simon Fraser University Pipe Band with Tom Wilson, Miss Sharon Duthart, The Hag at the Churn, Scatter the Mud, Oor Ain Fireside, MacBeth’s Strathspey, T Bowen’s Reel, the Periwig and the Back of the Moon from World Pipe Band Championships 1995
Pipe Major Alasdair Gillies with Mrs John MacColl, Tulloch Castle and Dr MacPhail’s Reel from the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 1998
James Harper with Mabou (single release)
Donald MacPherson with MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart from Donald MacPherson: a Living Legend Tune Book with Billy and Carmel’s 25th Wedding Anniversary, Alex Ferguson’s Welcome to Ceolas and Last Night in Rodden’s from Melody Lab
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| Episode 158 - Live 'n Well at Piping Live | 12 Aug 2026 | 01:14:21 | |
Gary hosts a panel of experts at this year's Piping Live festival at the EYP Listening Party - this year's classic album is the Vale of Atholl's Live 'n Well concert in Motherwell from 1995. Playlist MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Il Paco Grande from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Showacho, Kenneth MacDonald’s Jig and the Double Rise from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Inveran, Tulloch Castle and John Morrison of Assynt House from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Smecono Horo and Elav the Terrible from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Steam Train to Mallaig from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Eileen Mary Connolly, Mrs Stewart of Grandtully, The New Reel, O’Rourke’s Reel, Electric Chopsticks and Good Drying from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl with Il Paco Grande (Reprise) from Live ‘n Well: the Motherwell Concert | |||
| Episode 157 - P/M Ben Duncan in Recital at Inverness | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:57:20 | |
Join Gary as he brings you a few sets from Pipe Major Ben Duncan recorded in recital at the Inverness Piping Society in February 2026. And there's another wee taster of what's in store at Piping Live next week. Playlist Calum Stewart with The Snipe from True North
Pipe Major Ben Duncan with the Trees of North Uist, Eleanor and Monte Catarelto recorded at the Inverness Piping Society, February 2026.
Pipe Major Ben Duncan with the Queen’s Edinburgh Rifles and the Duchess of Edinburgh recorded at the Inverness Piping Society, February 2026.
Pipe Major Ben Duncan with Mrs Arthur MacKerran, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Thoughts of Burns, Neil Angus MacDonald and Jackie Latin recorded at the Inverness Piping Society, February 2026.
Erwan Keravec with Increase the Flow Rate from Whitewater Annie Grace with the Land o the Leal from Take Me Out Drinking Tonight
Pipe Major Ben Duncan with Charlotte, Pitlochry High School Centenary, Rory Gallagher, La Grande Nuit de Port de Peche, Tain in the Rain and Ash City from the Inverness Piping Society, February 2026.
Gordon Duncan with Donal Og, The Wild Irishman, Rakish Paddy, Madame Bonaparte and Richard Dwyers from Just for Seumas
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| Episode 156 - Piping Live 2026 Preview | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:50:07 | |
Join Gary as he features music from some of the artists who will be appearing at this year's Piping Live Festival in Glasgow in August. Playlist Calum MacAskill with Heights from Faith Murray Henderson with the Stirlingshire Militia and Inverlochy Castle from The World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 4. Ailis Sutherland with Bruadar Dheirdre from the Raasay Restitution Contest 2025, EYP Recording. 78th Fraser Highlanders with She Walked Through the Fair, My Laggan Love, the Foxhunter Jig and the Foxhunter Waltz from Live in Canada 1992
Tim Cummings, Fin Moore and Gary West with March of the King of Laoise, from Cairdeas Session Tune Book Recording
Seanaidh MacIntyre with Allan Currie’s Favourite, the South Uist Golf Club, Crann Tara and the Flaggan from John Alex MacKay and Seonaidh MacIntyre, the Torlum Sessions
Inveraray and District Pipe band Drum Corps with Wee Joe’s 80th from A Night in That Land.
MacNaughton’s Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Eileen Mary Connolly, Mrs Stewart of Grandtully, The New Reel, O’Rourke’s Reel, Electric Chopsticks and Good Drying from Live N Well Links The Captain John A. MacLellan MBE Memorial Dinner | The Eagle Pipers' Society, Edinburgh | |||
| Episode 155 - Happy Daze | 22 Jul 2026 | 01:00:47 | |
Gary returns with more quality bagpipe music from around the globe. Playlist Alasdair Whyte with Raspberry Strathspey from An Iuchair
Cameron MacDougall with Leaving Glenurquhart, Neil Sutherland of Lairg and Sandy Cameron from the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording.
Battlefield Band with Wee Michael’s March and Oot B’est Da Vong from Happy Daze
Mick O’Brien with May Morning Dew and Sporting Nell from May Morning Dew
Ben McClamrock with Lament for Airds from the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording.
Nunawading Pipe Band with Home to the Kyles, Miss Drummond of Perth, Fiona MacDonald, The Red Fox, Edwyn’s Didgi’s Place from Wizards of Oz
Carlos Nunez and Dan Ar Braz L’Heritage des Celtes with Aires do Pontevedra from Mayo Longo
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| Episode 154 - The MacLean MacLeod Memorial Championship 2026 | 08 Jul 2026 | 01:05:11 | |
Gary brings you the winning performances from this year's MacLean MacLeod Memorial Championships hosted by the United States Piping Foundation in Maryland in June 2026. Playlist Derek Midgely with Major Manson at Clachantrushal, Mrs. Donald MacPherson and Neil Angus MacDonaldfrom the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording. Bruce Gandy with P/M Karen MacLean, The Islay Ball and Stornoway Castle from the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording. Bruce Gandy with Lament for MacLeod of Colbeck from the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording. Andrew Carlisle with Mrs. John MacColl, John Roy Stewart and The Grey Bobfrom the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording. Alex Pavlovic with Verna Leith's Wedding March, Johnny Ross, Craigard and Murdo MacGillivray of Eoligarry from the MacLean Macleod Piping Championships, USA, 2026, private recording.
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| Episode 153 - Ohio Calling | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:02:14 | |
Gary reports in from Oberlin College, Ohio, to bring you more great music, ancient and modern, from the bagpipes - and saxophone! Playlist Davy Spillane with Atlantic Bridge from Atlantic Bridge Strathclyde Police Pipe Band with Selection: The Detroit Highlanders, Loch Loskin, Mac-an-Irish, Barney's Balmoral, Willie Roy's Loomhouse, Morag Duncan, The Gold Ring, The Humours of Cork, Cpt. Geddes' Turnabout from The World Pipe Band Championships 1986 Pipe Major William MacLean and his piping tuition, Pipe Major William MacLean, (contributor), Francis Collinson, Calum Maclean, (fieldworkers), ref: SA1953.005.A3, The School of Scottish Studies Archives, The University of Edinburgh
Patrick Molard and Manu Lannhuel with The prophecy of Gwenc'hlan John D Burgess with Lord Alexander Kennedy, Delvinside and Pretty Marion from the Piping Centre Recital Series 1996
The Whistlebinkies with The Pipers’ Controversy and the Piping College Summerside from Inner Sound
Fraser Fifield with Benedictus from The Inchcolm Antiphoner | |||
| Episode 152 - The Sound of Sleat | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:53:24 | |
Gary pays a visit to the Gaelic college on the Isle of Skye, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, to hear about its music degree course and to explore an amazing online archive. Playlist Back of the Moon with Mrs Maclean from Fortune’s Road
Decker Forrest with The Piper’s Controversy and John MacDonald’s Exercise from Binneas Ostaig Staff and Students of Gaidhlig agus Ceol Traidiseanta at Sabhal Mor Ostaig (Eilidh NicPhaidein, Iain MacInnes and Decker Forrest) with Mrs MacDoald of Dunach and P/M John Burgess from Binneas Ostaig.
Staff and Students of Gaidhlig agus Ceol Traidiseanta at Sabhal Mor Ostaig (Ellen Nic Dhomhnaill, Aoife Ni Chathasaigh and Christine Primrose) with Mairead nan Cuiread from Binneas Ostaig.
Pipe Major Gavin Stoddart with Ronald MacDonald of Morar’s Lament (ground) from the World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 3.
Ruidhle air a ghabhail ann an canntaireachd, Mary Morrison, (contributor), Donald Archie MacDonald, Thorkild Knudsen, (fieldworkers), ref: SA1965.062.5, The School of Scottish Studies Archives, The University of Edinburgh.
Rivalry between MacCrimmon and MacRobert, Pipe Major William MacLean, (contributor), Francis Collinson, (fieldworker), ref: SA1953.055.A2, The School of Scottish Studies Archives, The University of Edinburgh.
The Lochaber Gathering/Braes of Tullymet/Unknown/The Lads from Mull/Mason's Apron, Angus Lawrie, (contributor), Calum Maclean, (fieldworker), ref: SA1953.143.B7, The School of Scottish Studies Archives, The University of Edinburgh.
Links Tobar an Dualchais (online archive) Sabhal Mor Ostaig (Gaelic College) | |||
| Episode 151 - More Maket and the Professor | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:56:46 | |
Gary brings you the final performance from the Maket Collective Recital and chats to Professor Hugh Cheape, one of the great historians of the bagpipe. Playlist Lorne MacDougall with Trip to Aviles, Atlantic Bridge, The Sound of Sleat, Atlantic Bridge from Hello World! Sarah Muir with John Campbell, Captain H B H E Munro and Farewell to Halkirk from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Sarah Muir with Duncan Johnstone & Donella Beaton from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Sarah Muir with Duncan MacColl, Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch and Fiona MacLeod from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Gordon Mooney with Mount Your Baggage and Go to Berwick Johnny from O’er the Border Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band with Brigadier General Ronald Cheape of Tiroran, Dora MacLeod and the Smith of Chilliechassie from the World Pipe Band Championships 2013 Sarah Muir with Hi-Ri Ho-Ro Mo Nighneag, Tomnahurich, The Racoon, Dr. Alasdair MacKenzie, Clueless, Wing Commander Donald MacKenzie from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) | |||
| Episode 150 - The Maket Collective Recital 2 | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:57:58 | |
Join Gary as he pays another visit to the Maket Collective Recital from the National Piping Centre. Playlist The Nexus Project (Bede Patterson) with Prelude from Glaisvair Eala McElhinney with The Festival March from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Eala McElhinney with Out of the Ocean, John Mackenzie’s Fancy & Battangorm House from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Eala McElhinney with Older, Brian o ’Lynn, Hartigan ’ s Fancy & Bìmid Ag Òl from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Eala McElhinney with Bog an Lochan, Murdo took the Stoup, The Crooked Bridge & Captain McKay from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Eireann Ianetta-MacKay with Gardens of Skye, Bob Martin and Lord Lovats Lament from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
Eireann Ianetta-MacKay with Lament for the Iolaire (ground and variation 1) from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
Eireann Ianetta-MacKay with Lady Mackenzie, Shepherds Crook, Willie Murray ’ s Reel, Lt Col DJS Murray from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
Eireann Ianetta-MacKay with The Sleeping Tune, The Millstead, Rory Gallagher and I Have it Somewhere from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) With grateful thanks to Tradtv and Inner Ear for permission to share these recordings. Links | |||
| Episode 149 - The Maket Collective Recital 1 | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:55:28 | |
Highlights from the first Maket Collective Recital held at the National Piping Centre in April 2026, featuring sets from Anna Kummerlow and Hazel Whyte. Playlist The Tannahill Weavers with Orach from Orach Anna Kummerlow with Alan Dodd's Farewell to Scotland, Monymusk and Fiona MacLeod from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
Anna Kummerlow with Lament for John Morrison of Assynt House from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
St Lawrence O’Toole Pipe Band with Boolavogue from Dawning of the Day
Anna Kummerlow with Sharon’s Cat and Skye from the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Hazel Whyte with Pipe Major John Barclay the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Hazel Whyte with Major Mason at Clachantrushal, The Shepherd’ s Crook & Alick C. MacGregor the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand)
Hazel Whyte with The Kings Taxes (ground, and V1) the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) Hazel Whyte with Ella’s Crunchie, Henningham Reunion and Isla MacLeod the Maket Collective Recital, National Piping Centre, April 2026, recordings courtesy of Tradtv (an Inner Ear Brand) With grateful thanks to Tradtv and Inner Ear for permission to share these recordings. Links Tradtv | |||
| Episode 148 - Clueless | 27 May 2026 | 00:59:32 | |
More great music from the bagpipe traditions of Scotland and beyond. Playlist Calum Stewart with Frost and Snow from True North
Sarah Muir – Medley from Wheel of Fortune 2026 Duncan Johnstone, Thunderhead, Richard’s Cup of Tea, Hiri Horo Mo Nighneag, Tomnavuirich, the Racoon, Dr Alasdair MacKenzie, Clueless and Wing Commander Donald MacKenzie.
Dick Gaughan with Freedom Come All Ye feat Fred Morrison from Sail On
Dougie Murray with Isobel MacKay from the MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Series, April 2026. Ross Ainslie and Jarlath Henderson with Eavesdropper from Airfix Links | |||
| Episode 147 - Dougie Murray in Recital | 20 May 2026 | 00:54:38 | |
Gary returns from a wee break with some excellent sets from Dougie Murray in recital in Broughty Ferry hosted by the MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band. There's also a visit to chat with Alastair and Isla from our sponsors, RG Hardie Bagpipes. Playlist Assynt with Assynt House from Where from Here? Dougie Murray with The Garb of Old Gaul, Battle of Waterloo and Wee Highland Laddie from MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Series, April 2026. Dougie Murray with The Highland Wedding, Lady Louden and Alick C MacGregor from MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Series, April 2026.
Dougie Murray with Eileen Mary Connolly, The Train Journey North, Jig, The Curlew, Troy’s Wedding, Going to the Well for Water from MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Series, April 2026.
Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with the B52, the Galtee Rangers and the Double F Dilemma from Re-Charged: Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
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| Episode 146 - Spin That Wheel Once More! | 06 May 2026 | 00:49:26 | |
Gary brings you more highlights from the Wheel of Fortune contest organised by the City of Edinburgh Pipe Band, while also introducing you to two brand new singles from young stars of the fusion piping world. Playlist Ross Miller with Paddy’s Leather Breeches, Would the Minister Not Dance and El Retiro Park from Would Paddy Not Dance? (single) Sarah Muir with Duncan MacColl, Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch and Fiona MacLeod from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording. Sandy Cameron with Spean Bridge to Achnacarry, Would the Minister not Dance?, Rory Gallagher, Braes of Locheil, Miss Lilly, Monymusk, A Cup of Tea, Dancing Feet and the Lintie from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording.
Dan Nevins with the Young MacGregor, Highland Harry and Dr MacPhail’s Reel from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording.
Angus MacPhee with Zeeto the Bubbleman, The Hen’s March, Gaelic Air, Dalnahassaig, Buntata’s Sgadan, Pressed for Time, Dr Alasdair MacKenzie and Smelling Fresh from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording.
Bede Patterson and The Nexus Project with Arcadia (single)
Links The Nexus Project at Tradfest | |||
| Episode 145 - The Wheel of Fortune 2026 | 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01:28 | |
It's Wheel of Fortune time again, recorded at Danderhall Miners' Club in Midlothian. Tune in for some of the highlights with more to follow next week. Playlist Bradley Parker with Mrs Duncan MacFadyen, Susan MacLeod and Alex C MacGregor from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording Bradley Parker with P/M George Allan, The Rakes of Kildare, Donella Beaton, Tommy Tully’s Air, Finlay MacDonald’s Reel, The Contradiction Reel, Prince of Wales and The Fourth Floor from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording Cameron May with P/M Sandy Spence, The Seagull, Calliope House, Donella Beaton, Gaelic Air, Catlodge, Balalan Raiders, Laura MacEwan’s Reel and Frances Morton’s from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording
Angus MacPhee with John MacDonald of Glencoe, Maggie Cameron and Drumlithie from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording John Dew with Mrs Dorothy Miller, The Honeymoon, Susan McaLeod, Braes of Forbes, John MacKenzie, Eastwood Cottage, The Boys of Ballymote and the 98 Jig from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording Craig Muirhead with Irish Polka, Back of the Moon, Self composition, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran (as a slow air), Glasgow City Police Pipers, 98 Jig, Donald Cameron’s Powderhorn, Carol’s Calamity from The Wheel of Fortune 2026, EYP Recording | |||
| Episode 144 - The Bee's Knees | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:46:42 | |
More music of the bagpipes, both traditional and modern, from the Voice of Piping. Playlist Trail West with Anne MacKechnie’s, Willie Bucach MacLeod of Stornoway and Dashing White Eejit from Rescattermastered William Morrison with Traditional Strathspey, MacPhedran’s Strathspey, O’er the Moor and Among the Heather, Traditional, Brahan Castle, Miss Janet Jeffray, Fermoy’s Lass and The Temple Harp from Pipers of Distinction. Hamish Moore and Dick Lee with The Rumblin Brig, Boatman Bill, Ian MacGee’s Romanian Boots from The Bee’s Knees George Watson’s College Pipe Band with Miss Ishbel T MacDonald and the Braemar Gathering from The Fabulous Five
Homebound with Cultures and Captain Fraser’s from Adroneline Dick Hensold with Jacky Layton from The Pipers’ Gathering 2005
Stuart Liddell with The Duke of Roxburgh’s Farewell to the Blackmount Forest, Glentruim and the Highlander’s Institute from Garron Treacherous Orchestra with Hounds from Grind
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| Episode 143 - Highland Laddie | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:49:03 | |
Gary explores one of the most popular of pipe tunes, in words and melody. Playlist Pipedown with Tar the House, The Periwig and Cuillin from Roag Sarah Muir with Donald MacLellan of Rothesay, Arniston Castle and Roddy MacDonald’s Fancy from the Wheel of Fortune 2025
The Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders with The Earl of Mansfield, The Highland Laddie, The MacKenzie Highlanders and the Black Bear from The Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders
Caledon with Highland Laddie and The Road to Recovery from The Noble Trousers
Bagad Kemper with Kopanitza from Battering Rams
Battlefield Band with Bagad Kemper, Trouble at Baghdad Roundabout and McKenna’s Jig from Out for the Night
Ceol an Aire with Leaving Barra, Mark Sheridan’s and The Fourth Floor from It’ll Be Fine
Oban High School Pipe Band with the Traditional Reel and The Brolum from Oban High School Pipe Band in Concert 2013.
Breabach with The Ball that Was in Oban and Thunderstorm on Thunderbay from Frenzy of the Meeting
Links Maket Collective Recital 25th April Info and Tickets here Breabach Tour Dates here
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| Episode 142 - Here's to Stan | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:49:36 | |
Gary brings you more music from across the world, and pays tribute to an old friend. Playlist Ross Miller with Chloe’s Passion, Angus J McNeill and The Raft Race from The Roke Strathclyde Police Pipe Band with Miss Alison MacLean of Grogarry, Archie McNab, Stuck in the Middle, Stepping Out, Song for Sally, Aspen Bank Strathspey, Aspen Bank Reel, The Chieftain’s and Gordon’s Jig from World Pipe Band Championships 2004
Rory Campbell with Pasadoble from Intrepid
Mike Cusack with The Braes of Castle Grant, Lady Louden and Miss Proud from the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 1990
Seudan with Willie Cameron’s, Mary Weep for Me No More and Fingal’s Weeping from Seudan
Tommy Martin and Michelle O’Brien with The Four Courts and John Kelly’s from Cobblestone Sessions
Hugh MacDiarmid’s Haircut with Hag at the Churn, Lark in the Morning, Scarce of Tatties, Old Hag You Have Killed Me, Hag at the Churn and Lark in the Morning from Airs From Your Elbow
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| Episode 141 - Happy 3rd Birthday to Us! | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:05:36 | |
Gary invites you to help celebrate 3 years of EYP with some more great music from the world of bagpipes. Playlist Arise and Go with Munlochy Bridge, The Editor’s Favourite, Portencross Castle, MacKinnon’s Other Rant, Attwood O’Connor’s, Dr. Alasdair MacKenzie’s, The Lassie’s Fashion, The Primrose Lass from Moments of Light
Bill Livingstone with Mrs H I MacDonald of Dunach, P/M Donald MacLean, The Bob of Fettercairn, Loch Loskin, Jackie Latin and Willie Cummings’ Rant from The Dr Dan Reid Memorial Solo Piping Competition 1997
Triton with Dans un pré and Cumul from Rule of Three Willie McCallum with Field of Gold from P/M Donald MacLeod MBE Memorial Competition 2000 Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band with Blackie MacLeod, Duckin & Divin, New Year in Noosa, Airlie’s Big Day and the Foxhunters from Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band in Concert Fin Moore and Sarah Hoy with Jimmy mo Mhile-Stòr, The Drover Lads and Dinkie Dorrian’s from The Piper and the Maker 2: Celebrating C.
Mhairi Hall with Skye from Airs Links Registrations for Cairdeas Smallpipes School, July 19th - 24th, Vermont Pipe Major Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition Livestream People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Live in Aberdeen tickets | |||
| Episode 140 - Moving Clouds | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:58:00 | |
This week Gary takes you on a musical journey to Cape Breton, New Zealand, Galicia, Northern Ireland and back to Scotland. Playlist Beolach with The Forest of Garth, Traditional Strathspey, Moving Cloud, The Watchmaker and the Stone Frigate from Variations
Canterbury Caledonian Pipe Band with The Clan MacRae Society, Blair Drummond and John Morrison of Assynt House from World Pipe Band Championships 2014.
The Scottish Power Pipe Band Feat. Karen Matheson with Amazing Grace from Cathcart
Greg Wilson with Mull of the Mountains, Pipe Major Joe Wilson, Donella Beaton and The Old Wife of the Mill Dust from Pipers of Distinction. Wendy Stewart and Gary West with The Company’s Lament from Hinterlands Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with Train Journey North Set from Impact Anxo Lorenzo with Polca dos Areeiras and Pasa Corredoiras 439 from Tiran
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| Episode 139 - Moments of Light | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:51:48 | |
This week's music of the bagpipe takes you to Ireland, New England, Washington, New Zealand, Brittany - and Scotland. Playlist Arise and Go with The Beekeeper, The Pipers of Roguery and the Floating Crowbar from Moments of Light Angus MacColl with Donald MacLellan of Rothesay, Capt Colin Campbell and Fiona MacLeod from A Tradition of Excellence
Iain MacInnes with The Ewe wi the Crookit Horn, Sweet Molly, MacPhee’s Reel, Malcolm Currie, Inver Lasses, Buntata ‘s Sgadan and Cabar Feidh from The Pipers’ Gathering: Live from North Hero
New Zealand Police Pipe Band with The Smiler, The Braes of Mellenish, Miss Mathers of Wyvis, Jennifer Finlayson, AA Cameron, Cecily Ross, John MacKenzie’s Fancy and The Seedling from World Pipe Band Championships 1998 Vol 2.
Gwir with MacDonald Brothers, The Skye Dance and MacKerron’s Reel from Liamm Keltiek
Alasdair Gillies and Alasdair Fraser with Hi Ho Hirum, The Wee Man from South Uist, Kenny Gillies of Portnalong, the Hen’s March, Donald Willie and his Dog, The Foxhunter, The South Georgia Whaling Song, The Gravel Walk and the Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Welcome to Shetland from Masters of Scottish Arts Live at Benaroya Hall
Cillian Vallely with Cnocan an Teampaill, Star Above the Garter, Stormy Hill from The Raven’s Rock | |||
| Episode 138 - Cuckoos and Penguins | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:55:28 | |
In this week's piping journey Gary takes you to Scotland, England, Brittany, Canada and Australia. Playlist Eabhal with Am Port Falach, Ian Skippinis of Tiree and The MacSim from This is How the Ladies Dance Major Gavin Stoddart with The Highland Wedding, Blair Drummond and The Sheepwife from The Piping Centre 1997 Recital Series Steven Bodenes and Sylvain Hamon with Konskried Plonevez Gavotte from Daou Don Dans Chris Ormston with The Flower of the Quern from Time Out of Mind
The Queensland Police Pipe Band with Copper Top, Speyside, Airhythmic, The Cuckoo, Flew Over the Nest, Scirocco, Kruger’s Dance and 5 Alive from David Barnes Presents – Pandora’s Other Box
Blowzabella with Jan Mijne Man and Go Mauve from Vanilla
Bruce Gandy with Frances Gandy’s Diamond Year, Major William Dearborn and Nixon Wedding March from My Father’s Son
Ron Jappy with Tactical Nuclear Penguin, Kirsty’s and Miss Meghan Harrington from Vincular
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| Episode 137 - Ladies from Hell | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:54:41 | |
Gary brings you more top quality music including that of the 'bagless' bagpipe of Sardinia. Playlist Chris Armstrong with Iain MacPherson’s Reel, The Broken Chanter and Loch Roaig from Notes in Ma Heid.
Roddy MacLeod with Tatties and Herring, Balmoral Castle, Captain Jack Murray, Lochan Duin, Captain Duff, Traditional Reel and Calum MacKay’s Reel from Pipers of Distinction
Jerry O’Sullivan with Introduction, The Shepherd’s Hornpipe, Lady Harriet Hope and The Humours of Castlecomber from O’Sullivan Meets O’Farrell
Band of the Black Watch with the Massacre of Glencoe Glasgow City Police Pipers, The Gold Ring, Auckland City Police and Maxwell’s Bonnet from Ladies from Hell
Fred Morrison and Jamie McMenemy with The Ladies from Hell, Carlos Barral of Oviedo and Lochaber to Argyll from Up South
Franco Melis with Processione e a seguire Elavazione from Launeddas
Griogair Labhruidh with Norman MacLean and Morven from Dail-Riata
78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band with She Walked Through the Fair, My Laggan Love, Foxhunter Jig, Foxhunter Hornpipe from Live in Canada
The Kathryn Tickell Band with The Wedding and Because he was a Bonny Lad from Debateable Lands
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| Episode 136 - Hidden Treasures | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:54:27 | |
Gary finds some hidden gems under a layer of rock. Tune in to find out what on earth he's talking about! Playlist Elias Alexander, Eamon Sefton, Kathleen Parks and Patrick Bowling with Grammy’s Trip to Oregon, Antrim Rose and The Knowledge Drop Karate Chop from Bywater Metro Toronto Police Pipe Band with Bonnie Dundee, Steamboat, The Bugle Horn and the Atholl Highlanders from On the Beat.
Berroguetto with Vilalbalcan II from Navicularia
Donald MacPherson with Donald Gruamach’s March from Donald MacPherson: a Living Legend. Fraser Fifield and John Mulhearn with The Ardoch Polka, EYP Live Recording University of Edinburgh, February 2026.
Tony McManus with Inveran, The Devil in the Kitchen and Locheil’s Awa Tae France from The Maker’s Mark Hamish Moore with Mrs Hamilton of Pencaitland from Stepping on the Bridge
P/M Alasdair Gillies with The Miller of Drone, the 74th Highlanders, the Rusty Gun, Alex Currie’s, The Road to Balquhidder, the Lintie, Molly on the Shore, Rossie Castle from the Winter Storm Festival Concert, 2009
Nuallan with Donald James MacDonnell, P/M Donald MacLean of Lewis, Alice and Grace Twa and The Swaggering Jig from Nuallan: Piping from Cape Breton Island.
Links Elias Alexander Tour Dates
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| Episode 135 - Deirdre's Dream | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:55:03 | |
This week's journey in piping takes you to Scotland, Brittany, Cape Breton, USA and Australia. Playlist Eddie and Luc with How Old are You my Bonnie Lass, Jimmy MacGregor and John MacDonald’s Exercise from Tirade Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band with The First One Hundred, Showboat, The Curlew, Cabar Feidh, The Bells of Dunblane, Smith’s a Gallant Fireman, Puirt a Beul, The Judge with a Grudge, Legless in Lisburn from World Pipe Band Championships 2000 Slainte Mhath with O’Rourkes, Joan Beaton’s Reel and Red Herring from Va
Patrick Molard with Dusgadh na Bainnse from The Waking of the Bridegroom
Taliska with Song for the Smallpipe, Malts on the Optics and Miss Girdle from Celtic Café Menu
Victoria Police Pipe Band (trio) with the Hellbound Train from Uphold The Right
Margaret Stewart and Ewen Henderson with Bruadar Dheirdre from The Piper and the Maker 2: Celebrating C
CAF Winter School Folkies (Finlay MacDonald, Ailis Sutherland, Gary West, Alasdair White, Megan Henderson, Katie McNally, Ross Martin and Murdo Yogi Cameron) with Braes of Melinish and the Lark’s Ascension Live EYP Recording, Seabeck WA, February 2026
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| Episode 134 - Time to Spare | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:57:27 | |
Join Gary for more quality piping including musical trips to both the USA and Canada Playlist Fras with Flylo from Flinne Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band with Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band and Bruce Gandy’s Farewell to the Iron Horse from At the Beach Duncan Johnstone with Duncan Johnstone, The Judge’s Dilemma and Donella Beaton from Bows and Drones. Jeremiah McLane and Timothy Cummings with Laride 6 Temps and Pixel from The Wind Among the Reeds Brian Donaldson with Lord Alexander Kennedy, Bob of Fettercairn and Mrs MacPherson of Inveran from Glenfiddich Piping Championship Ceol Beag 1990.
Ann Gray with the Starcraft Trip to Glencoe, White Balloons and Black Leather, Kelvinhaugh Street Spirits and The Convoy to Oban from Shouting at Magpies Muirhead and Sons Pipe Band with Colin Thompson, Caledonian Society of London and MacAllister’s Dirk from 25 Years of World Pipe Band Champions John Walsh with Time to Spare, Barney’s Balmoral, Sleepy Maggie, Archie Brown, Piper’s Despair, Poor Man am I, Korgie from Time to Spare Daimh with The Hag at the Churn, Fosgail an Dorus, Zito the Bubbleman and The Wise Maid from Moidart to Mabou | |||
| Episode 133 - Windy City | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:52:40 | |
Gary explores his CD shelves to bring you an eclectic range of music from the world of piping. Playlist James Harper with Cladach Uaine, Sultans Reel and Montelago Madness from Culzean
Dr Angus MacDonald with When the Night is Falling, Crossing the Minch and I Laid a Herring in Saut from The Piping Concert Celtic Connections 1997
Stephanie Makem and Tiarnan o Duinnchinn with Ril an Eargail from Ceol is Piob
The Clan Gregor Society with Lord Alexander Kennedy, Dora MacLeod and John Morrison of Assynt House from World Pipe Band Championships 2006
Winter Storm Pipers (led by Jack Lee) with Andrew MacNeil of Colonsay from Winter Storm Concert, Kansas City 2026.
Brian Lamond with Windy City and Eddie the Penguin from Another Day at the Office
Patrick Molard with Suite de Loudeac from The Piping Concert Celtic Connections 1997
Sketch with Out of My Cage from Shed Life
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| Episode 132 - In Conversation with Pipe Major Matt Wilson | 21 Jan 2026 | 00:51:23 | |
Gary brings you an extended interview with Matt Wilson, following his debut season as pipe major of the Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band. Playlist Hamish Hepburn and Jack Houston with The Archina MacLennan Twoscore, The West Highland Liner and Lady Francis from Afore We Go Ben Duncan with The Duchess of Edinburgh, Thoughts of Burns and the Little Cascade (Ben Duncan Private Recording) Dollar Academy Juvenile Pipe Band with Donald MacLellan of Rothsay, Susan MacLeod and Lt Col DJS Murray from Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2023 (private recording)
Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with The Richard Parkes Tribute Medley from European Pipe Band Championships 2025 (private recording)
Matt Wilson with the Cameronian Rant Jig from The Eagle Pipers 2010
Matt Wilson with The Argyllshire Gathering, Cabar Feidh and Lt Col DJS Murray from Winter Storm Gold Medal Contest 2023.
Links Stirling Junior Solo Piping Competition Saturday March 8th 2026 https://stirlingpiping.weebly.com/#/ Craig Muirhead craigmuirhead90@hotmail.co.uk King Robert Hotel, Stirling 01786 811666 | |||
| Episode 131 - A Wee Bit Out of the Ordinary | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:58:16 | |
More great music from the world of piping as Gary takes you to Scotland, Canada, USA and Galicia. EYP Episode 131 Playlist Back of the Moon with Mrs MacLean from Fortune’s Road Roddy MacLeod with Brigadier General Ronald Cheape of Tiroran, The Piper’s Bonnet and Charlie’s Welcome from The World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 6. Milladoiro with Muniera de Chantada from Castellum Honesti
Stuart Liddell with Lament for Alasdair Dearg MacDonnell of Glengarry from Garron
Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with A Wee Bit Out of the Ordinary, Blackley of Hillsdale, The Braes of Forbes, Willie Bacach MacLeod of Stornoway, The New Paradigm, Salute to Cap Caval, Susan MacLeod (waltz & jig), Donald McKillop, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran (jig) from Impact: Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Susana Sevaine with Marcha Procesional dos Mato from Susana Seivane
Andrew and Jack Lee with Murdo MacKenzie of Torridon, The Hen’s March and The Braes of Mellenish from MidWest Highland Arts Fund Winter Storm 2007.
Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton with Pongu from Symbiosis 1
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| Episode 130 - Celtic Connections Preview 2026 | 07 Jan 2026 | 01:00:17 | |
Gary looks ahead to the various piping treats to be found at Celtic Connections 2026. Playlist MacNaughtons Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Molendinar, Susan MacLeod, Fleshmarket Close, Ca the Yowes and Tar the House from Live n Well India Alba with Donald, Willie and his Dog and the Elephant and Camel from Reels and Ragas
John McSherry, Brendán Quinn, and Francis McIlduff with Liz Rowsome’s from Feile (Live)
Brighde Chaimbeul with Bog an Lochan from Sunwise
Bagad Cap Ceaval with their competition set from Championnat National des Bagadou, Lorient 2016 Xabier Diaz and Adufeiras de Salitre with La Nina de la Arena from Nóro
Malin Lewis with Elision from Hallocline
Calum Stewart with As, a Thoisich from True North
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| Episode 129 - Merry Christmas! | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:23:29 | |
A brief reflection on the EYP adventures of 2025, Marry Christmas to all, and happy 90th birthday to Gary's mum! | |||
| Episode 128 - Farewell to Ian MacLellan & Jamie Troy | 17 Dec 2025 | 01:03:07 | |
Gary pays tribute to P/M Ian MacLellan and P/M Jamie Troy, both of whom have passed away in recent days. There's also a taster or two from the brand new CD release from Stuart Liddell. Playlist Rura with Day One from Live at the Fruitmarket Stuart Liddell with The Bird Jigs – The Seagull, The Duck, The Geese in the Bog, The Skylark’s Ascension, The Hen’s March and The Curlew from Garron
Stuart Liddell with Troy’s Wedding (as a hornpipe) from Garron.
City of Victoria Pipe Band with Geritol Kid, Fiji Love Song, Master Sergeant Davie Laws, Tulloch Castle, Trad Reel, Sally Wilson, Troy’s Wedding, Weird Jig and Meg’s Fancy from World Pipe Band Championships 1987.
Stuart Liddell with The Highland Wedding and the Cameronian Rant (as hornpipes) from Garron
The Strathclyde Police Pipe Band with The Detroit Highlanders, Loch Loskin, MacanIrish, Barney’s Balmoral, Willie Roy’s Loomhouse, Morag Duncan, the Gold Ring, the Humours of Cork, and Capt Geddes’s Turnabout from the World Pipe Band Championships 1986.
The Strathclyde Police Pipe Band with Miss Elspeth Campbell, Cameronian Rant, Pretty Marion from World Pipe Band Championships 1991.
Links Pipers' Persuasion (interviews by Allan Hamilton) For Stuart Liddell's new CD, Garron, see here | |||
| Episode 127 - Gordon Duncan Tribute Concert Live | 10 Dec 2025 | 01:28:05 | |
Gary brings you a bumper episode this week, with all of the music recorded live at the Gordon Duncan Tribute Concert held in Mount Vernon, Washington State, USA and hosted by the Celtic Arts Foundation. Playlist Craig Sutherland with Sir James of the Port, Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Craig Sutherland with Andy Renwick's Ferret and the Fourth Floor, Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Craig Sutherland with Zeeto the Bubbleman, Blow My Chanter, Jig o Beer, The 98 Jig and Alex's Haircut Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. The CAF Folk Band (Zephan Knickel, Vienna Scheyer, Cayley Schmid, David Lofgren, Zach Bauman and Gary West) with Wee Mary and Ian Green of Greentrax Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. The CAF Folk Band with Pitlochry High School Centenary, the Soup Dragon, Rory Gallagher and the Famous Barravan Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. The CAF Folk Band with Lorient Mornings, Davy Webster's 40th, Clueless, Break Yer Bass Drone and the High Drive Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Tori Killoran with the Cullen Bay Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Tori Killoran with the Breton Set Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Tori Killoran with the Ass in the Graveyard, Going to the Well for Water, Calliope House,Abdoul's, Michael's Air, Silver Spear, In and Out the Harbour, The Thin Man, Yer a Kent Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Cameron Bonar with The Famous Barravan, The Edradour Stagger and The Last Tango in Harris Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Cameron Bonar with A Maighdean Mhara, Tain in the Rain, Upside Down at Eden Court and Wing Commander Donald MacKenzie Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. Cameron Bonar with Thunderstruck Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation December 2025. With thanks to the event sponsors Bagpipemusic.com Dojo University Enjoy Your Piping! Eucatastrophe Coffee and Used Books Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust Modern Piping Lee and Sons Bagpipes Micah Babinski / Green Monster Collection Piping Club Piping Hot Summer Drummer Tartantown | |||
| Episode 126 - The Last Note | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
Gary hosts another hour of top notch piping from a the airts. EYP 126 Playlist Beolach with The Cape Breton Slip Set – An Drochaid Chliuiteach, Scottsville Reel, Foxhunter and Walking the Floor from Beolach
Iain MacDonald and Iain MacFarlane with Miss Elspeth Campbell, Danced with Me the Beautiful Maiden and the Rejected Suitor from First Harvest.
Gordon Mooney with Souters O Selkirk, Seeking the Galloway and Jock O the Side from O’er the Border Jim MacGillivray with The Laird of Drumblair, Dalnahassaig, Stumpie, Frolics of Youth, O'er The Moorlands, Christie MacLeod, Struy Lodge, Willie MacKenzie's Reel, Walter Sammon's Grandmother, The Humours of Tulla, The Flowers of Red Hill from the World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 10
Paddy Keenan with The Steam Packet and MacLeod’s Reel from Paddy Keenan
Bagad Kemper with Amzer Nevez from Live au Cornouaille
Craig Muirhead and Roddy MacLeod with the Desperate Battle of the Birds from a private recording
Colin Melville with The Broom o the Cowdenknowes from 3 Smallpipes, Private Recording.
Daimh with Lock and Load from Diversions
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| Episode 125 - Bellows in Dunkeld | 26 Nov 2025 | 01:04:40 | |
Gary brings you highlights from the recent Lowland and Border Pipers' Society gathering in Dunkeld, Perthshire. Playlist Finlay MacDonald, Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair, John Saunders and Sarah Hanniffy with Annie’s New Heart, Turf Lodge from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Ian Kinnear with The Bloody Fields of Flanders and Lochanside from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Rhiona Sidley, Stuart Letford and Tom Rust with MacCrimmon’s Lament from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Kyle Howie and Liam Manion with The Red Coat, Cuttie's Wedding, Because He Was A Bonny Lad, Cape Breton Fiddler's Welcome, The Contradiction and The Gladstone Reel from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Jeremy Kingsbury with Parcel of Rogues and the Surprise from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair with the Rolling Wave Set from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair and Sarah Hanniffy with a Gaelic Song from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Finlay MacDonald with Breton Tunes from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury.
Hamish and Fin Moore with Thinkan an Daean (poem), Mary’s Tune and the Mill Mill O from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury Links Jeremy Kingsbury's Weetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast | |||
| Episode 124 - Let Piping Flourish | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:59:31 | |
Gary is back after his week off (or wee cough!) with more chat and music from the piping world, including an in-depth chat with Head of Piping Studies at the National Piping Centre, John Mulhearn. Playlist Gordon Duncan with Just for Seumas, The Thin Man, Lament for Mary MacLed and Break Yer Bass Drone from Just for Seumas
Strathclyde Police with Links of Forth, Atholl Cummers and MacAlistair’s Dirk from World Pipe Band Championships 1986
P/M Robert Reid with Lord Alexander Kennedy, Parker’s Farewelll to Perthshire and the Abercairney Highlanders from Classics from the College
John Mulhearn with the Pipe Factory from The Pipe Factory
P/M John MacDonald of South Uist (Seonaidh Roidean) with a set of traditional reels, archive recording.
The Battlefield Band with Miss Ina MacKenzie, Braes of Mellenish and Troy’s Wedding from Anthem for the Common Man
John Mulhearn with Farewell to the College of Piping and Darach Urqhuart from the Pipe Factory
New Winter with Masters in this Hall (live recording) Links The Music of Gordon Duncan Concert 7th December Livestream Link New Winter Concerts Information here | |||
| Episode 123 - Chasing the Sun | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:58:24 | |
Join Gary as he brings you both cheery and melancholy tunes and songs from Scotland and well beyond. Playlist Cantrip with the Duncan Johnstone Set from Undark Jack Lee with 93rd at Modder River, Susan MacLeod and the Little Cascade from The Piping Centre 1996 Recital Series Vol 1 Simon Fraser University Pipe Band with Tir Nan Og from Affirmation Archie Fisher with The Lassie o the Mornin from Off the Map The People’s Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band with the Drum Fanfare from EYP Recording Band Practice.
Simon Chadwick with An Tarbh Breac Dearg (the Red Speckled Bull) from Tarbh.
Hevia with Busindre Reel from Tierra de Nadie / No Man’s Land
Skerryvore with the Rut and the Drambulance from Chasing the Sun
Cantrip Tour Dates 6 Nov Buckman Performing Arts Centre, Memphis, TN | |||
| Episode 122 - This is How the Ladies Dance | 29 Oct 2025 | 01:02:56 | |
Gary takes you on another musical journey in the company of all things bagpipes. Playlist Eabhal with This is How the Ladies Dance, Stoddies Reel, Break in Borve and St Valery Pipes from This is How the Ladies Dance
Stuart Liddell with The Highland Wedding and The Cameronian Rant from The P/M Alasdair Gillies Memorial Challenge 2021.
Julian Goodacre with The Saunt from Some of Me Pipes
Donald Black with Spogan from From My Heart
Donald Black with The Melness Reel, Raven’s Rock and Traditional Reel from From My Heart
Polkemmet Grorud Pipe Band with The Hen’s March, The Flame in the Fiddle and Castles in the Fire from From Celtic Roots
Beinn Lee with Davy Webster’s 40th, Clueless, Andy Renwick’s Ferret and The Ferry Road Shenanigans from Osgarra
Gary West with The Stirlingshire Militia, Brig. Gen. Ronald Cheape of Tiroran and Drum Major Alister Walker, Atholl Highlanders from the MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Evening October 2025
Gary West and Chris Wright with The Last Trip Home the MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band Recital Evening October 2025
Arise and Go with Major George Morrison DSO, The Acadian Reel, Le Voyage and Jack Daniels’ from Meeting Place
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| Episode 121 - Learning to Fly | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:58:01 | |
Join Gary as he brings you tunes from Brittany, Sweden ... and Motherwell! Playlist Den with L’Orient et Grand, from Just Around the Window. Johnstone Pipe Band with The Drunken Landlady, Michael Brady's Jig, Thief of Lochaber, Caledonia, AA Cameron's, Cutties Wedding, Cupair Thu, Tailler Thu, The Hole in the Bath from the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships Harta with Borgsjo Polska and Polska frän Halleforsnäs from Harta
Lorne MacDougall with Learning to Fly from Hello World
Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Eileen Mary Connolly, Mrs Stewart of Grandtully, The New Reel, O’Rourke’s Reel, Electric Chopsticks and Good Drying from Live n Well: the Motherwell Concert.
Fin Moore and Sarah Hoy with Jimmy n Jigs from The Piper and the Maker 2: Celebrating C
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| Episode 120 - The Tartan Army | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:55:14 | |
More great music of the bagpipe, including a quick trip to Hampden Park. Playlist Assynt with Rescues from Where From Here? Murray Henderson with AA Cameron’s Strathspey, Nelly’s Strathspey, Roes Among the Heather, Maclaine of Lochbuie’s Reel, Malcolm the Tailor and the Wind that Shakes the Barley from The World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 4. Annie Grace with ‘Tunes’ from The Bell. Closkelt with Lucy Cassidy, Butterfingers, Mrs MacDonald of Uig, South Georgia Whaling Song, Balmoral Castle, Fiona MacDonald, The Swall-Tailed Coat, Alick Cameron Champion Piper and Drumlithie from 2025 Scottish Pipe Band Championship (Drone Chorus Recording). Hazel Whyte (and the Tartan Army!) with Flower of Scotland (a snippet)
Hazel Whyte with Rocking the Baby and The Boys of Ballymote from the Raasay Restitution 2025, EYP Recording. Alen Tully with As I Went Out Upon the Earth and The Kerry Polka from The Best of Piping Live Recital Series 06/07 Andy May with Da Slockit Light from The Yellow Haired Laddie
Adrian Melvin Spirits of Old Pulteney, Major AF MacGillivray, Doune of Invernochty, Is it Long till the Wedding, The Brolum, Dr MacPhail’s Reel from Victoria Police Pipe Band Live in the Rockies
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| Episode 119 - Back on the Naughty Step | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:59:51 | |
Gary brings you more bagpipes delights from the Bothy. Playlist Dan Houghton with Drink, Debauchery and 200 Euros, Teigis agus Dealg Innte, Willie Murray’s Reel and The Fourth Floor from Bagpipe Personality Disorder.
Greater Glasgow Glasgow Police Pipe Band with Lightly Swims the Swan, Miss Victoria Ross, Lady Margaret Stewart, Port a Beul, Lord McConnell of Lough Erne and Lochend from Ceolry.
Mick O’Brien with Statia Donnelly’s, If I Will I Can and Patsy Geary’s from May Morning Due
Gary West with Mrs Stewart of Grandtully, Glen Tilt Lodge, The Devil in the Kitchen, Captain Horne, Smith of Chilliechassie, Uist Reel and Smelling Fresh from the Raasay Restitution 2025, EYP Recording.
MacKenzie Caledonian Pipe Band with Straloch Turkeys, Adrian’s Obsession, The High Drive from A Big Step Forward
Baghad de Vannes with Barc’hadur from Liviou
Donald MacPherson with The Lochaber Gathering, Arniston Castle and Mrs MacPherson of Inveran from Donald MacPherson Plays Ceol Beag.
Peatbog Faeries with The Naughty Step from Dust
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| Episode 118 - Orkney Anthem | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:00:57 | |
Refreshed from his wee break in Orkney, Gary brings you more great music from the world of bagpipe (and song!) Playlist Kirkwall City Pipe Band with Orkney Anthem from Anthems of a Peedie Nation Salsa Celtica with Cailleach from 25th Anniversary Big Band Live in Concert
Stuart Liddell with Port Urlar from The Argyllshire Gathering 2025 (Peter McCalister recording)
Malin Lewis with Tune 51 from Halocline Simon McKerrell with Domhnall nan Domhnall (from the singing of Jenna Cumming arr. McKerrell) Raasay Restitution Contest 2025, EYP Recording. Simon McKerrell with Ghillie Callum, Muileann Dubh, Ruidhle mo Nigheann Donn, An T-Ord Gallach (The Ord of Caithness), The Bird's Nest from Raasay Restitution Contest 2025, EYP Recording. Breabach with Changing World from Fàs
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