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Stonehaven and Tomintoul Games Results

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Fine weather, reasonably warm and dry all day at Stonehaven on July 21. Light music only but a good atmosphere and camaraderie among the pipers and supporters as the picture below shows. Six played in the Juniors and eight in the Seniors. Champion Piper was Callum Brown and the judge for all events Brian Ellrick. Callum is pictured above receiving his trophies from Brian. March: 1 Callum Brown 2 Fraser…

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Taynuilt Games Results

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The damp weather continued at this games held in the west Highland village on July 20th. Six played in the piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Judges were Jimmy Banks, Tom MacLean and Logan Tannock. Piob. 1 Angus MacColl, Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon2 Kyle Cameron, Cronan Padruig Seumas3 Cameron MacLeod, Earl of Seaforth’s Salute March 1 Angus MacColl 2 Kyle Cameron3 Scott McLean S&R1 Angus MacColl2 Kyle Cameron3…

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Lochearnhead Games Results

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Overcast and little rain at this traditional games. Eight played in the piobaireachd and 10 in the light music. Judging organised by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society. Piob. 1 Ben Mulhearn2 Austin Diepenhorst3 Jamie Forrester4 Brian LamondMarch 1 Austin Diepenhorst 2 Brian Lamond3 Greig Canning4 Chris McLeishS&R1 Brian Lamond2 Chris McLeish3 Greig Canning4 John Mulhearn Judges: I Duncan, J Fraser, P Hunt, J Taylor.

North Uist Games Results

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North Uist Highland Games were cancelled on Friday 19th July, 2024 due to the threat of gale force winds taking place later in the day, writes Ashley MacDonald. However the piping and highland dancing competitions carried on as normal in local village halls. The standard of piping was exceptional with pipers from New Zealand, Australia, Florida and Canada adding to the home contingent.  Open Ceòl Mòr: 1 Ross Connor, Campbeltown…

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Young Piper of the Year, Benbecula

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The 2024 Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year is Austin Diepenhorst now of San Diego, California [pictured]. The competition was held today in Linaclate School (Sgoil Lionacleit), Benbecula. Ceol Mor1 Austin Diepenhorst, Unjust Incarceration2 Piers Dover, Park Piob. No23 Angus MacPhee, Earl of Ross’s March4 Andrew Hutton, Old Men of the Shells March1 Piers Dover, Knightswood Ceilidh2 Austin Diepenhorst, Crags of Stirling3 Angus MacPhee, Mrs Duncan MacFadyen4 Joshua…

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