Argyllshire Gathering Issue Statement on Recent Judges Debacle

One of the world’s top competitions for solo piping, the Argyllshire Gathering, has issued the following statement with regard to the recent controversy surrounding the perceived conflicts of interests among solo piping adjudicators. Torquil Telfer, Piping Steward at the AG: ‘The Argyllshire Gathering will co-operate with the new ruling adopted by the Solo Piping Judges Association concerning the perceived conflict with tutors judging pupils at our competitions. ‘Each year, in early…

Oban Gold Medallist Richard Hawke Steps Down at Canterbury

Oban and Braemar Gold Medallist Richard Hawke is to step down  from his position as Pipe Major of New Zealand’s successful Canterbury Caledonia Pipe Band. Despite this change the band is still scheduled to play at the Worlds next August. In a statement, Band Chairman Richard Smith said: ‘Current New Zealand Grade 1 Champion Pipe Band, Canterbury Caledonian Society, has announced some key leadership role changes to take effect after the…