The Annual Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition was held today (April 5) in Stornoway, isle of Lewis. The competition is organised by the Lewis and Harris Piping Society. A very high standard was reported.
Piobaireachd
1. Alasdair Henderson, Lament for John Morrison of Assynt House
2. Callum Beaumont, Peter James MacInnes’s Lullaby
3. Stuart Liddell, A Son’s Salute to his Parents
4. Finlay Johnston, Lament for Angus MacPherson of Invershin
March, Strathspey & Reel
1. Finlay Johnston, Duncan MacColl, Major Manson, Susan MacLeod, Piper’s Bonnet, Fiona Macleod Sheepwife
2. Angus MacColl, Cowal Gathering, Brig o’Feuch, Atholl Cummers, Stac Pollaidh,Drumlithie, Alick C MacGregor
3. Roderick MacLeod, Knightswood Ceilidh, Hugh Kennedy, Stac Pollaidh, Arniston Castle, John Garroway, Lt Col DJS Murray
4. Alasdair Henderson, Mrs Duncan MacFadyen, Col. MacLean of Ardgour, Highland Harry, Susan MacLeod, Restalrig Rd., Drumlithie
Hornpipe & Jig (does not count towards overall)
1. Stuart Liddell, Raigmore, The Canister
2. Callum Beaumont, Donald MacLeod, Skye
3. Angus MacColl, Billy Connelly’s Hornpipe, Kitchenmaid
4. Roderick MacLeod, Colin MacKay, Donnie MacGregor
Overall: Alasdair Henderson (piob. pref.)
Second Overall: Finlay Johnston
This year’s competition took place as usual in the Caladh Inn, Stornoway.
The judges were I Duncan, M Henderson, R Lightfoot.