Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year 2017 (Final Update)

A very healthy entry at this competition which took place on Benbecula. Highlands & islands Young Piper of the Year was Sgt. Ben Duncan of the Army School of Piping. Ben is pictured above with his trophies. The competition was held at Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula, on Thursday 20 July  2017 and was followed by a prize giving ceilidh in the Dark Island Hotel. Senior (30 and Under) Ceòl Mòr: 1st Charlie…

Tobermory Games Results

A beautiful day at the friendly games, writes the Editor. The sun shone, the hospitality flowed and the real West Highland character was there in all its glory. There was good piping too.  Not a great entry, but the playing was enjoyable nevertheless. Champion Piper: Angus D MacColl. The above picture shows the judges with Piping Convenor Torquil Telfer relaxing after their day on the bench. The Mish may be dead…