Reports of mixed weather but still a lovely day out in the West Highlands (July 30). Some excellent instruments were heard. Twelve pipers in seniors. Thanks to Ken and Rhona Cameron for stewarding the event. Champion Piper was Angus MacPhee, Inverness.
Ceòl Mòr
1 Angus MacPhee, Arisaig Challenge Trophy, Earl of Ross’s March
2 Martin Kessler, Germany, His Father’s Lament for Donald MacKenzie
3 Ed McIlwaine, Canada, Blue Ribbon
4 Jamie Forrester, Lament for Ronald MacDonald of Morar
5 Jonathon Simpson, Lament for the Viscount of Dundee
March: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Decker Forrest 3 Jonathon Simpson 4 Andrew Smith
S&R: 1 Andrew Hall 2 Angus MacPhee 3 Jonathon Simpson 4 Alistair Brown
Jig: 1 Andrew Smith 2 Jonathon Simpson 3 Decker Forrest 4 Ian Simpson
Junior Results
March: 1 Seonaidh Forrest 2 Morla Bruce 3 Lilly Robertson 4 Sam DeVries
S&R: 1 Seonaidh Forrest 2 Lilly Robertson 3 Morla Bruce 4 Sam DeVries
Judges: L Barclay, I MacFadyen, D Urquhart.
Lochaber Juniors
The Lochaber Gathering will take place on August 29. Senior ballot has been completed and successful pipers will be notified very soon. The entry form for the junior competitions is now live here.
Entries are restricted to 20 in each age group and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Closing date: 15th August or when entries are full, with any additional entries at the discretion of the organising committee. Events: 15 & Under Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey & Reel and Jig; 16-18 Piobaireachd, MSR and Jig.
Killin Games
This Perthshire games takes place next Wednesday, August 6. The games organisers have been having trouble with their online entries so will have extra people on hand to gather on-the-field registrations.
Pipers should report at 10am and the draw will be completed by 10.45am with an 11am start. Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey & Reel, and Jig for Seniors, and U18 Piob and MSR.
Classic 2/4 Competition Marches (H -Y) – ‘Play Along’ Lessons
More of the all time greats of the 2/4 march repertoire are listed here. Each is played in full on the practice chanter by Robert Wallace. Firstly he goes through the tune very slowly at a practice tempo and then he plays it a little more quickly, closer to performance speed. If the tune you need is not listed email pipingpress@gmail.com.