Readers React to Worlds Entries With Concerns over Grade 1 Numbers and Grade 2

Ian Forbes: The RSPBA deserves full credit and congratulations for the increased number of bands scheduled to attend this year’s Worlds, as well as the welcomed expansion of events on the Friday. Most grades have greater band numbers participating compared to 2025, and there are many more reasons for pipe band enthusiasts and supporters to venture out to Glasgow Green on the Friday – previously characterised by very low attendance….

Kenmore and Inverness Games Results (Updated)

Jen Mackintosh reports from last week’s Kenmore Games in Perthshire: A rather wet and dreich evening at Kenmore, but the pipers persevered as always. Midgies were quite considerate and stayed away until near the end! Have attached a picture of prizewinners [above]. Judge was Robert Barnes. 18 & U March: 1 Arthur Mackay 2 Cailean Acamovic 3 Sam Brass 4 Lily Robertson18 & U S&R: 1 Arthur Mackay 2 Lily Robertson 3 Cailean Acamovic 4 Ruaridh Lean18…

Worlds Draw Announced as Numbers Exceed 2025

The RSPBA has confirmed the entry of 211 bands for this year’s World Pipe Band Championships to be held in Glasgow over two days, August 14/15. Last year we had 202 bands. This year there are entrants from all pipe-playing regions of the world. The uptick is a significant achievement for the Association which has been criticised for the arrangements at major championships this year and last. Chief Executive Colin…

Forres and Luss Games Results

Both these games were held last Saturday, July 4th. Luss, on the shores of Loch Lomond, was blustery with showers. Forres, on the Moray coast, had more clement weather. Champion Piper at Forres was Norman Gillies. He is pictured above with his nephew Rhoridh MacDonald who won his first chanter competition at the same gathering. Results as follows: Piob: 1 Norman Gillies (Earl of Seaforth’s Salute) 2 Hamish Munro 3…

Drumtochty and Ceres Games Results

A good turnout of 14 years and under pipers with nine competitors at last weekend’s Drumtochty Games, writes Graham Brown. Unfortunately there were no entries for the U18 events and nobody entered the Open March or Strathspey & Reel. The 14 and Unders were allowed to play up and six competed in the U18 March and Strathspey and Reel . Because of the poor turnout the organisers also decided to…