Kinnaird Bagpipes Newsletter

Sept 

2016 
in this issue
:: News
:: Scottish Humor
:: Video Clip
:: Featured Article
:: Upcoming Events
 
   
  
                  
 

Canada Post Update:

Canada Post and the CUPW Union have reached a 2 year agreement.  You can now place your orders with confidence again! 


  
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In celebration of Kinnaird Bagpipes' 15th Anniversary, we are offering FREE Standard Shipping on all Kinnaird Products for the month of September. 

This includes Kinnaird Carbon Fibre and Evolution Drone Reeds, all Piper's Pal Products, Kinnaird Kanister Systems and Kinnaird Pipe Cases. 
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Anniversary


Thank you to everyone who entered our "Predict & Win" contest. Unfortunately, nobody guessed the correct winners!
 
Congratulations to Field Marshal Montgomery on their 11th World Championship Win.



Pipe Bands
Most products are eligible for quantity discounts!  Ask us for quotes!
Chanters, Drone Reeds, Drum Sticks, Highland Dress, etc.


US customers- Save Now! The exchange rate offers about 25% discount!
Ex.: Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds are $120 CAD, but with the conversion it is currently about $92 USD*!!
*Please note that the exchange rate is constantly changing and exact exchange rate at time of purchase may vary.

Canadian Customers-
Save now! Shopping in US currency means about 25% premium on all products. Landed Canadian prices, mean savings!
Ex. Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds from a US competitor are $130 USD, which is about $170 CAD!

Scottish Humour

  A Scotsman decided to get married so one morning he sent messages to three of his girlfriends, proposing marriage. Two phoned immediately to say "yes' while the third phoned that night to say the same. He married the third girl saying, "The lass for me is the one who waits for the cheap rates.
 
Featured Article

Prevent "Bagpipe Lung"  

There has been a lot of discussion about "Bagpipe Lung" going around in the news again recently.  A 61 year old man died due to a bad reaction to mould and fungi lurking inside his bagpipes.   Although this was a rare fatal case, Mould and fungi can build up in any wind or brass instrument if you don't clean them correctly and regularly.

It is recommended to dry your bagpipes with brushes and swabs every time you play to remove the moisture build up. If you have a zippered bag, unzip it and air it out when you are done playing or practicing. Some recommend rinsing sheepskin bags with hot water and bleach annually.  Others use a disinfectant such as MacClens on their pipes.  There are various ideas on best practices to clean your pipes.

Playing the bagpipes has health benefits too. An 8 year old from Ramsey, Cambridge, who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis found that his health has improved since taking up the bagpipes. Several pipers also report an increase in lung capacity. 

Upcoming Events 

Sept 3 Calgary Highland Games

Sept 3-4 Canmore Highland Games

Sept 3-4 Capital District Scottish Games

Sept 3 Scottish Highland Gathering & Games 

Sept 3-4 Virginia Scottish Games & Festival

Sept 5 Labour Day- Kinnaird Bagpipes will be Closed

Sept 8-11 Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival

Sept 9-10 Trenton Scottish Irish Festival

Sept 10 Beach Celtic Festival

Sept 10 Cape Cod Scottish Festival

Sept 10 Columbus Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Sept 10-11 Kelso Highlander Festival

Sept 10 Middle Tennessee Celtic Festival

Sept 10 Saskatoon Highland Games

Sept 16-18 New Hampshire Highland Games

Sept 16-17 Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the Quad-Cities 

Sept 17 Central Kentucky Celtic Festival & Highland Games

Sept 17-18 Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games

Sept 21 Irish Comhaltas Concert Tour

Sept 23-25 Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival

Sept 23-24 St Louis Scottish Games & Cultural Festival

Sept 24 Pipes in the Valley

Sept 29 Michaelmas Day



See More Upcoming Events in our Events Calendar
      
Scottish Trivia
 
Michaelmas day is celebrated on Sept 29th in honor of the Archangel Michael.  It marks the end of harvest, the beginning of autumn, and the shortening of days.  It was also one of the "quarter days" in England, Ireland and Wales when accounts had to be settled. 
Product Reviews Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds

Kinnaird Evolution Drone Reeds

"I've had my new reeds for a few months, and could not be more pleased. I've tried many others over the past 25 years, and have always been frustrated until now. They've performed perfectly from the very first try, and I play a lot! In addition to the great sound and easy strike-in, the pointed ends make it easier to install in the stocks without bumping them loose. All around great reeds!"


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Let other customers know what you thought of the products we offer.
Sincerely,

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Rauncie Kinnaird

Kinnaird Bagpipes

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