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Atholl Gathering 2026 Results

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The Atholl Gathering was held today (May 24) in the grounds of Blair Castle, Perthshire. There were several call offs but still a very healthy entry with 17 in the P/A Piobaireachd. The weather was settled with some warmth and sunshine. There were graded senior contests for Piobaireachd. March, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipe & Jig were open. The ceòl beag was split into four heats with three pipers in…

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P/M Andy Venters

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The death has been announced of P/M Andy Venters, Queen’s Own Highlanders. Andy was 90. Andy was a noted teacher of cadets and in schools and Pipe Major of the regiment and its ex-members association band. He was also a noted composer with several fine tunes to his name. Funeral details to follow.

Dollar Band Results

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Boghall & Bathgate took the Grade 1 prize in a hotly contest Dollar contest today. Straight 1s in piping from judges Barry Donaldson and Grant Walker, a second in drumming from Brian Martin and a first in ensemble from Tom Brown earned them the top spot ahead of Field Marshal. Weather conditions were perfect. Eight bands played in Grade 1 with Coalburn IOR, the Grade 2 winners, playing ‘up’. Third…

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Atholl Gathering Details

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The 2026 Atholl Gathering is this Sunday, May 24. It has attracted a very large entry. Piping Convenor Jack Taylor: ‘It is a busy field, although manageable due to a fair number of withdrawals.  ‘The weather is looking fair – 22 degrees, sun/light cloud, so it should be a good day all round for the first outdoor contest of the season. ‘Competitions start at 9.30am sharp. Pipers must check in on the…

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RSPS Results/ Aberdeen Games

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The Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society held their annual competitions in their rooms in Edinburgh on April 24th and May 8th/9th. Overall Prizes: Pipe Major William Ross Cup – Colin MacNeill (above right); David J Ross Trophy – Charles Dunbar (above left). ‘A’ Piobaireachd: 1 C MacNeill (Beloved Scotland) 2 C Dunbar (Battle of Waternish) 3 J Frater (Roderick Mòr Macleod’s Sal.) 4 S Letford (Lament for the Laird of Contuillich)…

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