Author: Robert Wallace

Review: ‘Solas’ – Shotts in Concert

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Who would have believed that a band founded in a hut in the Lanarkshire coalfield 115 years ago could stage such a spectacular evening’s entertainment as we enjoyed last night? I said on Tuesday that this concert was the highlight of Worlds Week. After two hours of live pipe band music no one in the 2,000 crowd at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall could gainsay that statement. The title of the…

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Editor’s Notebook: Shotts Concert/ PS Recital/ Tutors Wanted/ Fintan Lalor/ Lorient Bands

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A highlight of Worlds Week is always the band concert on the Wednesday night. This year Shotts & Dykehead are on stage at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (Aug 13). As expected, the concert is a sell-out and such is the paucity of briefs the band have issued a plea to those who have bought tickets but who now discover they can’t attend. In a statement Shotts say: ‘We have been…

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Gala Recital of Piobaireachd in Edinburgh Tonight

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As I write 61 tickets have been sold via the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Box Office for tonight’s gala recital of piobaireachd ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’. Cash entry will be available at the door of the venue St Cecilia’s Hall, Niddry Street, Edinburgh, from 7pm. Tickets are £15 or £12 concession. By Robert Wallace, President of the Piobaireachd Society There will be six piobaireachd played, three either side…

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European Pipe Band Championships 2025 Results

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South Inch, Perth, was the venue for this year’s European Pipe Band Championships, the penultimate major of the season. 140 bands entered, down 17 on last year. Inveraray were crowned Grade 1 champions. There was a new format this year in Grade 1 with bands having to play twice: Medley (two submitted) and one four-part MSR. The march past was conducted differently than hitherto and meant a much shorter wait…

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Sandy’s New Chanter

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The winner of the 58th Silver Chanter was Sandy Cameron, Roy Bridge. His tune was the Lament for Macleod of Colbeck. It was Sandy’s first win of the prestigious award. The recital / competition was held last night before a large audience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Gaelic College, Sleat, isle of Skye. The sponsors were Torabhaig Malt Whisky, the Piobaireachd Society and the College. By Peter McCalister Sandy qualified for…

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