Day: 24 June 2017

Inveraray & District Are European Pipe Bands Champions

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Inveraray & District Pipe Band (pictured above courtesy Piping @ Forres) were crowned European Pipe Band Champions today after winning the Grade 1 contest at Forres on Scotland’s Moray Coast. The result means that the Argyllshire outfit, under the renowned P/M Stuart Liddell, now move clear at the head of the Champions of Champions table with two majors to go. In a nice touch the Inveraray band played a tune…

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Ceres Games Results (Updated with Pictures)

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The annual games were held in the picturesque Fife village of Ceres today with Ben Duncan emerging as Champion Piper though he tied on points with Ceol Mor winner Darach Urquhart. Conditions were  blustery but with sunny periods throughout the afternoon. The above picture shows the village and field where these traditional games are held. Piob 1 Darach Urquhart (pictured), Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay 2 Brian Mulhearn, Lament for…

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European Pipe Band Championships Underway at Forres

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From the Highland town of Forres, in Moray, and Grant Park, the European Pipe Band Championship is underway, writes our Special Correspondent. The running order has approaching 110 listed to play across all grades. The first band – Scottish Fire & Rescue Service Novice Juvenile B, steps off at 10am on the dot. In adjoining arenas, Grades 4A and B will be underway too. The top Juvenile bands are on early…

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