The rain stayed off for most of the day for the final Highland games of the season. Twelve played in the seniors, 11 in the juniors. Callum Wynd played an outstanding set to win the March, Strathspey and Reel, the judges reported. Pictured above are the junior winners Archie McNab (l) and Cameron May. Overall prize went to Brian Lamond. MSR (three of each asked for)1 Callum Wynd, John MacFadyen…

There was a good entry for this graded competition. The winner of the ‘B’ Piobaireachd qualifies for the Silver Medal next year. P/M Ben Duncan (above) was Champion Piper repeating his feat at Braemar the day before. C grade Champion Piper was Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh. Open Piobaireachd 1 Steven Leask 2 Sarah Muir 3 James MacKenzie4 Sandy Cameron Judge: J Wilson  B Piobaireachd 1 P/M Ben Duncan 2 Ursa Beckford 3 Ross Miller4 Calum Watson 5 Jonathon Simpson Judges:…

Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band have sent this… Graham Drummond (27) has made the move to join Shotts and Dykehead as Pipe Sergeant following a 10 year tenure in the front rank of Field Marshal Montgomery. He joins his friend and former Field Marshal band member, P/M Emmett Conway, in the leadership team at Shotts. P/M Conway, who succeeded Ryan Canning as P/M of Shotts in September 2018, said,…

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…