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Highland Games Round-up: Ballater, Crieff, Helmsdale

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Ballater Games were held last Thursday with a very low turnout – another consequence of Worlds Week. Helmsdale Games in the far north were on Saturday, August 15 and Crieff yesterday, August 16. Pictured above is Champion Piper at Helmsdale, Angus MacPhee. Thursday 13th August saw the Ballater Highland Games in upper Deeside, writes Duncan Watson. It is a popular venue for tourists and was well attended. The weather was pleasantly warm…

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Glenfinnan Gathering and Nairn Games Results

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Entries at both these games were severely affected by the date clash with the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow. Conditions were generally good with healthy attendances of tourists and locals. At Glenfinnan there was a clean sweep for Calum Craib who won all senior events. Runner-up in all categories was Archie Clark with Ruairidh MacDonald third in the Strathspey and Reel. Pictured above is Calum Craib receiving his trophy…

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Piobaireachd Society Concert 2026/ CLASP Results

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Our recital, ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’, part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, was once again a resounding success. It was held in St Cecilia’s Hall last Sunday, August 9th. Ninety-five people were present buying tickets on the door or via the festival box office. The format has changed a little over the years but the basic structure has remained the same. Pipers play piobaireachd to an interested and…

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New Book on the Judging of Solo Piping

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A new book on the judging of solo piping has been issued by the Piobaireachd Society. It has been compiled and edited by PP Editor Robert Wallace who is also President of the Society. The book builds on an early edition entitled ‘The Judges’ Companion’ issued in 2005. The new book has contributions from some of the best writers and authorities on piping and the judging of competitions: Malcolm McRae,…

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Weekend Games: Strathpeffer, Inverkeithing, Tain

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Four Highland Games were held over the weekend (it would have been six but for the cancellation of Dornoch and Nethybridge). We have already reported on Aberfeldy and below we have results from the remainder. Firstly Strathpeffer, north-west of Inverness….. John Don MacKenzie Niall Mathieson judging. Condition good in the morning but rain developed after lunch. Seven played in the Piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Piob.: 1 Gordon…

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