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Pitlochry/ Bowhill/ Chatsworth Results

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A surprisingly dry and warm day at Pitlochry (Sept.12), writes the Editor. Early morning rain seemed to have put off a number of competitors and parking restrictions borne of the A9 roadworks may not have helped either. There were nine call-offs in the piobaireachd. The winner, Douglas Murray, gave a refined rendition of Lord Lovat’s Lament. Let us hope that this win heralds a regular return to the boards for…

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Northern Meeting Revisited – Part 1

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A superb performance of Port Urlar earned Calum Brown, Aberdeen (pictured above), the Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal at Inverness. His father Graham has supplied a partial recording of Calum’s winning performance, from the taorluath onwards. Graham has also sent us a video of the ground recorded at the graveside of P/M John Stewart, Aberdeen City Police, who taught both father and son. It is understood Calum’s complete performance…

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Blairgowrie Games Results/ Raasay Piping Report

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Blairgowrie & Rattray Highland Games were held yesterday (Sept.6), writes Piping Convenor Stuart Samson. Conditions were mild with drizzle through out the morning, clearing up in the afternoon. There was a good entry of 60 competitors across juniors and seniors and only a few withdrawals on the day, resulting in a full on day of quality piping. Open Piob: 1 Sandy Cameron 2 Ben Duncan 3 Peter McCalister 4 Eireann…

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Braemar Gathering Results – Updated with Comment and Pictures

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One of the last Highland games of the summer was held in cool, dry conditions at Braemar today (September 5). HM King Charles and HM Queen Camilla were in attendance, continuing a royal tradition dating back to the time of Queen Victoria. The king of the piping boards was overall champion Zephan Knichel, Canada – with the coveted piobaireachd Gold Medal going Ben McClamrock, USA. By the Editor First on…

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Northern Meeting Day 1 – Full Results

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The first competitions were held today (Sept. 3) in Eden Court Theatre, Inverness. Results will be updated as they are made available. Finalists for tomorrow’s Clasp competition for holders of the Gold Medal are: Alan Bevan, Callum Beaumont, Connor Sinclair, Andrew Hayes, Ian K MacDonald, Alasdair Henderson, Jack Lee, Chris Armstrong, Angus MacColl, Iain Speirs, Stuart Liddell, Colin MacLellan. Judges for heats: R Barnes, M Cusack, R MacShannon and R…

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