Bill Livingstone Releases Memoir on Aug 1

Well known piper and solo adjudicator Bill Livingstone from Ontario has announced that he will release a book of his memoirs on August 1. The blurb: Bill Livingstone, record-setting Pipe Major and soloist, will release his memoirs, entitled Preposterous: Tales to Follow, on 1st August 2017. Written by Bill, the 276-page work covers over seven decades of Bill’s life, ranging from his childhood in the tough mining town of Copper…

Skye Gathering Draws Announced

Piping Convenor Cameron MacFadyen has announced the draw  for the Dunvegan Medal and ceol beag competitions at this year’s Skye Gathering. This will take place on Tuesday and Weds. 8/9th August 2017, the ceol mor in the Skye Gathering Hall, Portree, at 8.30am. Competitors in the for medal winners’ Col Jock MacDonald Clasp competition will notified of that competition separately. 1. Ursa Beckford 2. Cameron MacDougall 3. Andrew Bell 4. Ben Duncan…

Harpenden Highland Games Results (Pix Added)

Glorious sunshine and a very busy Highland Games with lots of different activities and events. Pipe Bands, vintage cars, dancers, birds of prey, rock bands and sprinting races amongst others! Possibly the most varied and entertaining Games on the circuit. Piping was at the top of the hill away from any distracting noise and with a great view of the whole Gathering. All six competing pipers were amateur status. It…