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June 2009
Greetings!
L&M Scotian

Last Month's Survey Question:
At what age did you begin playing the bagpipes?

10 or under 5%
11-19 30%
20-30 12%
30-40 8%
40-50 24%
50-60 20%
60+ 2%


This Month's Survey Question:
What kind of Pipe Bag do you use?

Ans wer Survey

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Pipe Bands
Review

Thanks to everyone who completed our survey. The winner of the $100 gift certificate was Lachlann Bisallion of Ontario. Congratulations.

Many of those who took our survey said that they were not familliar with our current review function. Our goal is to get as many reviews as possible on each of our products to help you find the products you need. Feedback from fellow pipers/drummers is a great way to find what you're looking for.

Here are some of the current reviews:
Kinnaird Carbon Fibre Drone Reeds
"This is without a doubt one of the best drone reeds on the market today. I have used just about every drone reed available and nothing is as steady and air efficient as these are. They are very easy to work with and will seemingly last forever due to the high quality materials they are made of. They are extremely stable as well; once you lock your drones in they simply do not move and they seem to be impervious to moisture as well. AAA+"

Piper Flex Jacket
"We recently outfitted our band with navy blue piper flex jackets. They look great and are very comfortable to wear. The fit is excellent. We are very pleased with our choice of jacket."

Add your reviews! Good or bad, we want to know what you think about our products. Let others know what worked or didn't work for you. Log In to start reviewing. Simply go to the product you want to review, and click "Add a Review".

Pipe Bands-
Looking for a great way to let others know about your band and maybe get some new members? Let our readers know about any events you may be holding and what competitions you may be attending over the summer.
Send us an email with a band photo and a short write up. Include any links or videos that you would like us to post.


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Events
Highland Dancers



June 20 Man itoba Highland Gathering, Selkirk, MB

June 27 Red Deer Highland Games

June 28 Bands on the Boardwalk Scottish Festival, Winnipeg Beach, MB

June 28 Edmonton Scottish Highland Gathering

July 11 Kamlo ops Highland Games

July 13-17 L ake Diefenbaker Pipe School

July 15 Fort Edmonton Highland Games

July 16 Lake Diefenbaker Pipe School Ceilidh
An evening of fine Scottish entertainment at Hitchcock's Hideway on Lake Diefenbaker. Come see performances by the School's instructors. Admission $10 at the door. Contact Hitchock's Hideaway for accomodations.

July 16-19 Ness Creek Music Festival

July 25-26 Edinburgh Clan Gathering



This Month's Video Clip:
What happens when Highlanders get bored?
Extreme Sheep Herding


More Upcoming Events
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Featured Article
Highland Dress

How to Wear Highland Dress

You may know what to wear for Highland Dress, but do you know how to wear it? This list explains the correct way to wear your ensemble.

Hose- Kilt hose should be 2 to 3 fingers below the knee cap. There should be consistent length on the individual's sock turnover.

Sgian Dhus- The sgian dhus is normally worn down the right sock, although a left handed person could wear it on the left leg. Only the top inch should show above the sock.

Sporran - Clean and polished if necessary. The sporran should be worn in the front of the kilt, 3 fingers below the waist belt buckle. The strap goes through the loops on the back of the kilt under the waist belt. Drummers will need to wear the sporran to the side while playing, but should wear it to the front when not playing.

See the rest of the list

Sincerely,

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Rauncie Kinnaird
Kinnaird Bagpipes
Phone: 306-249-2939