Video tour of McCallum Bagpipes
- At February 13, 2021
- By John
- In Bagpipes, Customer Feedback, Factory, Social Media
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When we re-opened McCallum Bagpipes on June 29, 2020 we were asked by The Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming for a short video tour of how things are at McCallum Bagpipes since we started back. It was followed by a live question and answer session and we thought it would be interesting for everyone to see how we are operating in these strange times.
This is a video of the people on the first shift which runs from 6 am till 2.00 pm, and then the second shift starts at 2.15 so there is minimal contact between the two shifts.
We really look forward to the time when we can meet and show you all round the factory again, but this will let you see what we are doing now.
Unboxing Fred Morrison uilleann pipes
- At February 05, 2021
- By John
- In Bagpipes, Fred Morrison, Uilleann Pipes
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Check out this YouTube clip done by Matt Willis of him unboxing and playing a set of Fred Morrison uilleann pipes.
It’s a great channel with loads of very helpful piping tips and there’s all sorts of bagpipe content from technique, tunes, exercises, to unboxing videos, to how-to guides on bagpipe maintenance and more.
It’s an excellent and helpful resource and well worth a look.
For details and pricing on the pipes contact Fred Morrison direct… fredmorrisonpipes.com
Dear friends, we are back!
- At June 29, 2020
- By John
- In Bagpipes
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In line with Scottish government advice, we are in full production from today. The Highland Dress side of the business is still closed for now, and shop visit will be one person at a time with all social distancing requirements observed.
It’s been a long haul but we are happy to say that nobody in the McCallum team has been ill with this horrible virus. We hope it’s been the same for you, health has to be the priority.
We’re here to help, and we are looking forward to getting our piping lives back to something like normal.
Stay safe and healthy,
Stuart, Kenny and everyone ay McCallum Bagpipes.
McCallum Folk Pipes
- At November 27, 2014
- By Scott
- In Bagpipes, News, Smallpipes
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New Zealand summer school, Christchurch
- At January 15, 2013
- By Scott
- In Bagpipes, Chanters, News, Solo Chanter
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The annual Christchurch summer school was another great hit this year with a smashing high enrolment of 162 in attendance.
Many congratulations to all those who took part. The tune writing competition that
McCallum Bagpipes sponsors was a big hit also and very keenly contested. Jack Lee
awarded the winners their well deserved prizes.
The famous wee McCallum towles were given away to all the other honourable mentions.
Click on the tune names below to see the successful entries.
1st Prize
Ben Murray Tune-Imposter Benson, hornpipe.
Winning the McC2 chanter
2nd Prize
Morgan Tabuteau Tune- The Piper, 2/4 march.
Winning the McCallum Full Alloy PC9 practice chanter
3rd Prize
Sue Muir Tune-Dillemic Crossing, 2/4 march.
Winning the McCallum Full Alloy PC7 practice chanter
McCallum Pipe Chanters win 1st 2nd & 3rd
The final of the Bagad National Championship (grade 1) was held as it is every year at the Festival Interceltic of Lorient. After this final, Bagad Kemper were crowned Champions of Brittany for the 20th time.
In this competion the three highest ranked pipes corps all played with McCallum pipe chanters.
(Bagad Kemper 2012 Champions)
Pipe Corps Results (Lorient contest)
1st Bagad Cap Caval 2nd Bagad Brieg 3rd Bagad Kemper
Overall (Lorient contest)
1st Bagad Kemper 2nd Bagad Brieg 3rd Bagad Cap Caval
2012 Championship
1st Bagad Kemper 2nd Bagad Cap Caval 3rd Kevrenn Alre
The McCallum Bagpipe chanter that has been so successful for the bands is called the Breton chanter which is slightly lower pitched to blend in with the bombards and the coloured buttons are inserted into the holes so that the pipers can play C natural and F natural without changing their fingering.
Red Stick Regional
Congratulations to David Corbett of Marion, Arkansas who won Piper of the Day at this EUSPBA piping competition in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. It is only the 2nd time this event has been held but with a good attendance this year and everybody being so enthusiastic and having such a great day there are sure to be many more to come.
David Corbett(centre) receiving his McCallum Bagpipes Full Alloy Practice Chanter from judges John Rcknagel and Iain Macey
Below all the participants at the event plus Izmir the guide dog who helped his owner to the judges table. 
Annual pre-worlds concert
- At July 26, 2012
- By Scott
- In Bagpipes, News
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Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band
presents live in concert on the 8th August at 7.30pm at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
in
Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band. moved up the prize list to fourth place and they are also 2012 British Champions drum corps.
“The concert will be a fantastic night of entertainment, not to be missed. Ticket sales are going well, so if you are going to be here, book as soon as possible, it was a complete sell out last year.”
McCallum Bagpipes will be attending the concert and donating a set of bellows blown smallpipes for the raffle so don’t forget to buy a ticket or two.
Piping Hot Summer Drummer 2012
The first week of this years Piping Hot Summer Drummer event has been another great success, with 80 pipers taking part and having a wonderful time. Many congratulations to the three prize winners all receiving their McCallum Prizes from Jack Lee.
1st Prize went to Alistair Bevan with a slow air “Hills of Silver”
2nd Prize went to Taylor Pettit with a jig “The Bonnie Ghillie”
3rd Prize went to Karen Campbell with a waltz “Ali and Andrew’s Wedding”
