Best Duncan MacLeod Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 60 - MacLean MacLeod Memorial Championships, USA 1:05:30

1d ago1:05:30

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Gary introduces highlights from a recent top solo contest in Delaware, USA, and catches up with news from sponsors, RG Hardie Bagpipes. Playlist Breabach with The Old Collection from Fas Cameron Macdougall with The Ross-shire Volunteers, Tulloch Gorm, and Loch Carron from The United States Piping Foundation, Maclean Macleod Memorial Piping Champion…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 98 - "O, Men of Dark and Dismal Fate" 3:22:44

4d ago3:22:44

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Bel Shalor, the fiend Overlord of Darkness and Corruption, has returned, and our Agents face their greatest opponent.The Fate of Eberron hangs in the balance as we go into Part 2 of this Epic BBEG Boss Fight.There is only ONE EPISODE LEFT!!Join us for our finale, episode 100, for our epilogue and the world premiere of the Trailer for my new podcast…

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Episode 59 - Hunt the Piper 59:44

9d ago59:44

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After a week off, Gary returns refreshed and armed with another bumper selection of all things bagpipes. Playlist Xavier Boderiou, Sylvain Barou and Antoine Lahay with Wedding Reels from Liamm. Roddy MacLeod with The Taking of Beaumont Hamel, The Shepherd’s Crook and the Smith of Chilliechassie from Pipers of Distinction: Roderick J MacLeod Ben Dun…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 98 - No, I am BRAVE!! 2:08:24

19d ago2:08:24

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The Beginning of the End. Silva the Shade and her Lieutenants are dead, and Lord Captain of the Church of the Silver Flame - Aristotle Eugene Tristan Rienhaldt arrives to finish what he began the day he gave the order to eradicate The Circle.But there is something VERY different about him, this time...So begins Part 1 of an EPIC BBEG Boss fight tha…

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Episode 58 - A Month of Sundays 50:40

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Gary pays tribute to all those involved in D Day exactly 80 years ago, and remembers the wonderful voice of the late Rod Paterson, who died last week. Playlist Mike Katz with The Best Englishman, Chase the Train and Mr MacKinnon of Corry from A Month of Sundays Alasdair Gillies with Mrs John MacColl, Tulloch Castle and Dr MacPhail’s Reel from 25 Ye…

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Episode 57 - Room with a View 56:26

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There's plenty of variety this week as Gary dips once more into his extensive collection of piping sounds from around the world. Playlist Old Blind Dogs with Bunker Hill Set from Room With a View Willie Morrison with The Right Honourable Allan J MacEachan, Sandy Thomson of Alva and Ludovic Morrison’s Favourite from Pipers of Distinction Lincoln Hil…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 97 - Oh, I Am A Pirate Queen 3:54:01

1M ago3:54:01

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A Moment of Truth! The party gets teleported to "The Red Death", the flagship of Silva The Shade, Ozma's Mother and Pirate Queen of Lhazaar Principalities. It is a homecoming of a different kind as mother and daughter face off...for the first, and maybe the last time!There are ONLY 3 EPISODES LEFT!!Join us for our finale, episode 100, for our epilo…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 96 - What is it Good For? 3:15:22

1M ago3:15:22

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Anthem is at WAR!!The Pirate nation, augmented by the Church of the Silver Flame, sends their ground forces to try to storm the Kingdom of Anthem. The party, in the Kingdom's defense, meets them on the field of battle.There are 4 EPISODES LEFT!!Join us for our final episode, episode 100, for our epilogue and the first look at what I'm working on ne…

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Episode 56 - May Miscellany 59:21

1M ago59:21

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Gary brings you an eclectic mix of top drawer music drawn from his collection of all things bagpipe. Playlist The Iron Horse with The Goatherd, The Major’s Maggot, James MacLellan’s Favourite, Duncan the Gauger and The Piper’s Bonnet from Thro’ Water, Earth and Stone St Lawrence O’Toole Pipe Band with Joe Cooley’s Hornpipe, Joe Cooley’s Jig, The Do…

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Episode 55 - Remembering Gordon Duncan at 60. 1:08:16

1M ago1:08:16

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Gary celebrates the music and legacy of the late Gordon Duncan, who would have been 60 this week. Playlist Gordon Duncan with Galician Jig, Blow My Chanter and the Famous Baravan from The Circular Breath The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience with Pitlochry High School Centenary from Foxie Laddie Scotrail Vale of Atholl. Archie MacKenzie of Dumba…

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S8Episode 4 - Spirit of Speyside 2024 Special ft Chairman George McNeil, Sandy McIntyre Tamdhu Manager and Jake Adcook IMD asst. blender 47:44

2M ago47:44

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The 2 Gordon's welcome you to Dalbeallie station in the heart of the Tamdhu Distillery for a behind the scenes look at the SOSF 2024. Chairman of the Festival, George McNeil gives the podcast an exclusive interview from The Macallan who, celebrating their 200th anniversary were the official hosts of this years festival, themselves celebrating 25 ye…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 95 - All Along the Watchtower 2:16:12

2M ago2:16:12

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Ozma is now a Bard!! The party, including the newly minted Crowned Princess of Anthem head back to the palace to confront the oncoming threat of Ozma's mother, Pirate Queen Silva the Shade, and her armada; augmented with the main forces from the Church of the Silver Flame.There are 5 EPISODES LEFT!!Join us for our final episode, episode 100, for ou…

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Episode 54 - On the Shoulders of Giants 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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Join Gary as he takes you on another eclectic piping journey across Scotland and beyond. Playlist Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton with Wan from Symbiosis 1 John Wilson with 93rd Highlanders at Modder River, Maggie Cameron and Major David Manson from The World’s Greatest Pipers Volume 5 Malin Lewis with Hiraeth from Halocline Shotts and Dykehead Caledon…

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Episode 53 - The Ceilidh King 57:56

2M ago57:56

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Gary pays tribute to the late Fergie MacDonald, the Ceilidh King, who passed away recently. There's more sets from this year's Wheel of Fortune competition, and a brand new award-winning pibroch from Regina's Iain MacDonald. Playlist Fergie MacDonald with Highland Jigs from The Ceilidh King Angus Nicholson with Cearcal a Chuain, Duncan Johnstone, H…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 94 - Triumph! In the 36th Chamber! 2:41:48

2M ago2:41:48

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At last, with the help of their new Galabago companion, Jell-E, the party finally reaches the central shrine within the 36th Chamber to fulfill a very important part of Ozma's Destiny.Tune in, everyday, to www.twitch.tv/adhadventures/ to get this and more content like:- Tuesdays @ 9pm EST: "Turning Point" ( @ThatOneBlondeNerd )- Wednesdays @ 9pm ES…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 93 - Panic! In Da' 36th Chamber 2:46:52

2M ago2:46:52

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The Group face off against a strange and deadly Gelatinous Cube. (This ain't your Daddy's Gelatinous Cube!)Tune in, everyday, to www.twitch.tv/adhadventures/ to get this and more content like:- Tuesdays @ 9pm EST: "Turning Point" ( @ThatOneBlondeNerd )- Wednesdays @ 9pm EST: "Secrets of the Alchemist" ( @something_svge )- Thursday - "A very ADHD Cu…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 92 - The Glow of Da' 36th Chambers! 2:02:52

2M ago2:02:52

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The party has more interesting conversations with the glowing Spores/fungi in the cavern. But, what is up with Badru and the strange things they are finding and how much does he really know?Tune in, everyday, to https://www.twitch.tv/adhadventures/ to get this and more content like:- Tuesdays @ 9pm EST: "Turning Point" ( @ThatOneBlondeNerd )- Wedne…

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Episode 52 - The Wheel of Fortune 2024 59:01

2M ago59:01

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Gary invites you to a ringside seat to take in this year's Wheel of Fortune contest held at the Danderhall Miners' Club in Midlothian on the 21st of April 2024. This is one of the most exciting and imaginative competitions in the piping calendar, and produced some wonderful music again this year. And you can hear it exclusively here in EYP! Playlis…

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Episode 51 - Rock On 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Tracks Played Daimh with Ida’s Jig from Diversions St Lawrence O’Toole Pipe Band with the Donegal Lass set from Turas Ceoil – Resume, Live in Glasgow 2018. Alastair Hanning with the Lament for Glencoe, Highland Harry, Thomson’s Dirk from the City of Wellington Highland Pipe Band. Skiltron with Bagpipes of War from The Highland Way Brian Lamond with…

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S8 Episode 3 - In Vienna with Ian Palmer of Inchdairnie Distillery and Roland Grain of Ardgowan Distillery with whisky chat from the 2 Gordons 52:54

2M ago52:54

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The 2 Gordons welcome Ian Palmer of Inchdairnie, referenced in the last podcast. Ian talks about the wording on Scotch whisky labels and talks about his own journey in establishing this wonderful Fife distillery. Roland Grain is the man behind Ardgowan distillery in Inverkip who also hosted the Potstill Masterclass Festival in Vienna where Gordon D…

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Episode 50 - Exploring the Isle of Lewis 1:08:00

3M ago1:08:00

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Gary invites you to travel with him to explore some of the people, places and tunes associated with the Isle of Lewis, including a visit to the home and workshop of piper and reed-maker, James Duncan MacKenzie. Tracks The Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band with The Ness Pipers Set from Impact – Live at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Pipe Major Iai…

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Episode 49 - Happy Birthday EYP! 58:40

3M ago58:40

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Gary celebrates the fact that EYP is a year old this week, with another eclectic mix of tunes and styles from the world of bagpipes. Tracks Played Ross Miller with The Candlewood Suites Reel, Restalrig Road and Molly Rankin’s from The Restalrig Reels Stuart Liddell with Gaelic Air and Reels from Inveroran Scottish Power Pipe Band with Michael MacDo…

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Episode 48 - The Duncan Johnstone Memorial Competition 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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Gary brings you the winning performances from the B Grade MSR at last weekend's Duncan Johnstone Memorial contest in Glasgow. Tracks Played Ross Connor with Morag Ramsay, Cat Lodge and Little Cascade, EYP Recording Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham with Father John MacMillan of Barra from Five and Twenty Cameron May with the Duke of Roxburgh’s Farewell …

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Episode 47 - Accents - Live from the National Piping Centre 58:08

3M ago58:08

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Gary brings you highlights of the 'Accents' concert held at the National Piping Centre on 14th March. Tune in for some wonderful music on highland pipes, smallpipes, border pipes, clarsach, viola, guitar and piano from some of Scotland and Ireland's finest emerging traditional musicians. Thanks to my sponsor, RG Hardie Bagpipes Playlist Sarah Muir …

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Episode 46 - Ian Green of Greentrax 1:15:12

4M ago1:15:12

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Gary celebrates the contribution made to Scotland's music by Ian Green of Greentrax Recordings, who passed away this week, and is joined by Ian's friend, pipe maker, musician and promoter, Hamish Moore, who shares his memories of Ian and also tells us all about an exciting new competition he is organising on the island of Raasay. Playlist Gordon Du…

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S8 Episode 2 – Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie, Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky + Whisky Labels and all the usual whisky chat and fun.! 1:05:03

4M ago1:05:03

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This episode is released on International Women’s Day 2024 and the 2 Gordon’s celebrate with interviews with Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie and Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky, Sweden’s premier whisky magazine. The Gordons look at whether it is within the rules to put a geographical region on a Scotch whisky label that is not one …

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Episode 45 - Hints of Spring 1:06:48

4M ago1:06:48

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Gary introduces more top drawer music of the bagpipe as he looks ahead to some of the live piping events which can be heard across Scotland in the weeks ahead as we move towards a new season. Tracks Fraser Fifield with The Old Road o Lumphanan from One Great Circle Drums and Pipes and Regimental Band of the Gordon Highlanders with Highland Troop fr…

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Episode 44 - The Far North Retreat 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

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Gary invites you to join him at the Far North Retreat near Tain in the company of fellow instructors Fin Moore, Mike Vass and Liz Doherty, and a host of other musicians who have gathered there this week for tunes, laughs and craic! Tracks Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton with Mink John D Burgess with the Swallow Tailed Coat set Seudan with Tullochgorm M…

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Episode 43 - Another Day at the Office 1:08:38

4M ago1:08:38

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Gary invites you on a tour which takes in the music of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria, Asturias, Brittany, New Zealand and Cuba. And there's a first chance to hear a brand new bagpipe-infused single from Linlithgow's very own town piper, Ross Miller. The Battlefield Band with The Merry Macs, Dr Iain MacAonghais and Mrs Chisholm’s Delight from Happy…

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Episode 42 - The People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia in Concert 57:05

5M ago57:05

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Gary brings you the full set from the reigning world pipe band champions' performance at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall as part of Celtic Connections 2024. Tracks Beolach with Berrigan's Folly from All Hands Pipe Major Angus MacDonald with Eileen MacDonald, Traditional Jig and the Glasgow City Police Pipers from Ceol Beag at the Castle People's For…

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Episode 41 - The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland in Concert 1:01:00

5M ago1:01:00

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Gary introduces highlights from the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland's performance on the main stage of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as part of Celtic Connections 2024. John Dew with the Duncan Johnstone, John MacKenzie, Eastwood Cottage and the High Bridge Walk from The High Bridge Walk Harta with To Dauntin Me, Linkumdoddie and Go to Berwi…

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Episode 40 - Up Close with the World Champions 1:09:04

5M ago1:09:04

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Gary invites you to eavesdrop on a practice by the reigning world pipe band champions, the People's Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia, as they make their final preparations for their Celtic Connections appearance at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. With thanks as always to our sponsor, RG Hardie Bagpipes Support the show Tracks John McSherry with …

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Episode 39 - Ae Fond Kiss 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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Gary brings a light touch to Burns' night with a couple of the bard's songs this week, from Robyn Stapleton and our very own Eilidh West. There's a return visit to the bagpipe factory of RG Hardie & Co to catch up on the latest news from there, plus plenty of top drawer piping from bands and soloists alike. Tracks The Bothy Band with Leitrim Fancy,…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 91 - At Last! Da' 36th Chamber! 1:58:53

5M ago1:58:53

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At last, the Party, with Badru in tow, make it down to the 36th Chamber.They then Have a Cup of Refreshing/mind-altering tea and Ash has an interesting conversation.- Tuesdays @ 9pm EST: "Turning Point" ( @ThatOneBlondeNerd ) - Wednesdays @ 9pm EST: "Secrets of the Alchemist" ( @something_svge ) - Thursday - "A very ADHD Curse of Strahd" (Andrew @T…

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Episode 38 - Winter Warmers 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

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It may be the bleak mid winter but there's plenty to warm you up in this week's episode of EYP as we celebrate more top drawer music from the world of the bagpipe. Tracks Played Ross Miller with D Major MacKenzie, Rona’s Reel and Mornington from The Roke Alasdair Gillies with The Inverness Gathering, The Cameron Quickstep (as a march then hornpipe)…

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S8 Ep1 – Not the Christmas Special ft Lochlea’s Patrick, Glenturret’s Jamie, Penderyn’s Richard, Berry Bros and Rudd’s Joe, Barra Distillery’s Debbie, Patrick Lutz and Susan Morrison of the SWE 44:32

5M ago44:32

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The 2 Gordons start a New Year with a new series bringing interviews from a very snowy Baden in Switzerland which would have made a wonderful Christmas Special – all will be explained. Then it’s off to the capital of Scotland to visit Edinburgh’s newest whisky visitor attraction at the Scottish Whisky Experience and hear from the Chief Executive Su…

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Episode 37 - End of the Earth 53:55

6M ago53:55

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Gary brings you more top drawer music of the bagpipes from a the airts, with visits to Shetland, Dumfriesshire, Frankfurt, USA, Canada and Galicia. Tracks Chris Stout and Finlay MacDonald Band with Borve Castle from The Cauld Wind Angus MacColl with Sine Bhan, Traditional Reels from The Lord Todd Piping Recital Challenge Iain MacInnes with How She’…

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Episode 36 - Happy New Year! 54:50

6M ago54:50

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Gary celebrates the beginning of a new year of piping with a look ahead to this year's Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow which runs from 18th January - 4th February. Playlist The Friel Sisters with Helvic Head / Buried My Wife and Danced on Top of Her / Frahers from The Friel Sisters Stuart Liddell with Troy’s Wedding and the Viennese Waltz fr…

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Episode 35 - Reflections on 2023 1:06:36

6M ago1:06:36

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Gary takes a look back at the story so far here on EYP as he revisits some of the highlights of the piping year as it draws to a close. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Guid New Year! Tune in for plenty more music in 2024! Tracks Rura with A Minor Emergency from Dusk Moon. Seonaidh MacIntyre and Ewen Henderson with Finn’s Tune, Bàgh Dub…

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Episode 34 - New Dawn 1:02:58

7M ago1:02:58

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Join Gary for more high end music from the world of bagpipes, featuring tunes from Dysart and Dundonald and Alberta Caledonia Pipe Bands, from Andrew Carlisle, the Peatbog Faeries and a project featuring the music of the far north of Scotland entitled Urachadh. There's a double helping from a brand new album, Epic New Dawn, featuring a fabulous com…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 90 - Bleed of Da' 36 Chambers 2:21:56

7M ago2:21:56

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The Party and Badru fight their way into the 36th Chamber beneath the temple and Ozma gets a visit from an unexpected ally.By Agents of the Circle Podcast

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Episode 33 - Live at the Celtic Arts Foundation 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

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Gary is on his travels again, and brings you great music and chat from one of his 'homes from home', the Celtic Arts Foundation in Mount Vernon, in the Pacific North West of the USA. There's live sets from piping supremo, Zephan Knichel, and from the superb fiddle and piano duo of Cayley Schmid and Aaron Guest, as well as gorgeous Gaelic songs from…

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S7 Episode 8 – The Peat Special with Mike Billett author of Peat And Whisky – The Unbreakable Bond 1:00:37

7M ago1:00:37

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The 2 Gordon’s welcome scientist turned author, Mike Billet who has spent more than 20 years working and researching as a peatland scientist. He gives a fascinating insight into his highly acclaimed new book which Charles Maclean is quoted on the front cover as saying, “I believe this to be amongst the most important books about whisky ever written…

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Episode 32 - Atlantic Bridge 1:01:02

7M ago1:01:02

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Join Gary for more top class music from the world of bagpipes, with tunes from Davy Spillane, Simon McKerrell, Bonnie Rideout & Allan MacDonald, Dr Angus MacDonald, Beolach, the Battlefield Band, Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia and a listener's corner spot from Jock Roarty. Tracks Beolach with Annie’s New Heart from All Hands Peoples Ford Boghall & …

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Episode 31 - Bedlam 1:08:13

7M ago1:08:13

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Join Gary as he brings you more great music from that family of instruments we call the bagpipe. At the more traditional end of things, there’s classic tunes from Murray Henderson and we take in the first world championship win from the Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band in 1992. Listen out too for a modern twist from Malin Lewis and from Sketch w…

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S7 Episode 7. Whiskey on the Rocks Las Vegas, Art of Drink Amsterdam,The Grill Aberdeen plus Whisky Flights and Festivals. Special edition double length episode! 1:22:54

8M ago1:22:54

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Hold on to your hats! This is a specially extended installment of Whisky Unscripted and has what you might call a world exclusive as we were the only podcast at Whiskey on the Rocks drinks spectacular at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas. We hear from the Rabbit Hole Distillery, The Oregon Spirit Distillers, Cody Van Dussen of Total Wine and More and so…

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Episode 30 - The Keeper of the Light 1:07:17

8M ago1:07:17

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Join Gary as he brings you more great music from bagpipes great and small! There's a double helping from the Northumbrian tradition, a flavour of the Himalayas, up tempo tunes from the wider trad scene, a song from Scottish folk royalty, and a short tribute to Dundee piping great, Harry Ellis, who sadly passed away this week. Tracks James Harper wi…

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Episode 29 - Flooers o the Forest 1:02:00

8M ago1:02:00

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Gary brings you more high quality music of the bagpipe kind, with tunes from Rura, The Finlay MacDonald Band, Iain MacFadyen, Fred Morrison and Canadian band, Iron Brew. There's a gorgeous version of the pibroch, Desperate Battle of the Birds on pipes and piano, courtesy of Roddy MacLeod and Craig Muirhead, a taster of a brand new piece for pipes a…

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Episode 28 - Eilidh Sings You to Sleep 55:20

8M ago55:20

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Following on from last week's Halloween shenanigans things are a bit more chilled in this episode - although maybe not quite as chilled as the title might suggest! There's fine music from Daimh, Cantrip, Angus and Kenneth MacKenzie, P/M Angus MacDonald, Matt MacIsaac and the Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band, while Eilidh West, usually to be heard int…

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Battle of the Bards - Episode 89 - Horrors of Da' 36 Chambers 3:06:24

8M ago3:06:24

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The undead just keep coming and they don't stop coming and they won't stop coming and the party will keep fighting underneath the temple of the 36 chambers.By Agents of the Circle Podcast

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