Book on Highland bagpipe released

Dance to the Piper: THe Highland Bagpipe in Nova Scotia, by Barry W. Shears is now in print.

Barry's much-awaited history of traditional piping in our part of the wide world of Scots bagpiping is on its way to stores.

For more information about the book, check out: http://www.cbupress.ca/

Public presentation on Louisbourg at McConnell

July 22-27 is a big week for Fortress Louisbourg National Historic site, including an encampment weekend (25-26).

On Thursday evening, John johnston will be giving a public talk at the McConnell Memirial Library (Falmouth Street, Sydney) at 7 p.m.

Come out and hear one of the world's leading authorities on Louisbourg. It's free!