The Scottish Pipers’ Association Annual Juvenile competition was held today, 7th September, in the National Piping Centre (Otago Street). There was a high standard of playing in all events. Prizes were presented by Anne Lore, France, a long time supporter of the SPA. 18 and under Piob:1st Hazel Whyte 2nd Cameron May3rd Thomas Young 18 and under March: 1st Hazel Whyte2nd Thomas Young3rd Cameron May 4th Kyle Gordon  18 and under S&R:1st Cameron…

SPA President Tom Johnstone (above) has sent this: Firstly, to remind you that the SPA , founded in 1920, is now in it’s 100th year!Knockout Contest – 3rd Heat   The third heat of the Knockout featuring Steven Leask and Sarah Muir is this Saturday, 7th September, at NPC Otago St starting at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. This promises to be a great evening of piping as these two fine young players battle…

The SPSL have sent this…. The weekend of Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November marks the 80th Annual Competition of the Scottish Piping Society of London. The SPSL Committee has been very active over the last six months planning this year’s Annual Competition, and is delighted to announce that entries are now open, via the online entry form on the Society’s website: http://www.scottishpipingsocietyoflondon.co.uk/ The Committee took the decision to streamline…

Niall West, Band Manager, Glasgow Police Pipe Band, sends the following announcement: Glasgow Police Pipe Band are delighted to announce the appointment of Alisdair McLaren [above] as Pipe Major. Alisdair has vast experience having previously been Pipe Major of Western Australia Police Pipe Band, before moving to the UK. He played during a successful period with Strathclyde Police before enjoying huge success with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Alisdair is…

There are fewer venues for a games as grand as the gorunds of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The weather brought a mixed day of showers and sunshine with a temperature of around 14 celsius. Nineteen pipers entered – 12 playing in the open events and 10 in the events restricted to members of the Competing Pipers Association currently graded ‘B’ or ‘C’….