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Argyllshire Gathering at Oban Enjoys a Successful Two Days of Competition

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What a jovial, jubilant, just brilliant return to form by the Argyllshire Gathering. The first major solo piping event for three years was a triumph in every sense and just reward for the stewards for their determination and ‘can do’ attitude throughout the pandemic years. They refused to allow it to halt their 150th Anniversary celebrations last year, putting on reduced events to keep the music going. By the Editor…

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Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 – Complete Results and Pictures Added

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll. Gold Medal1 Jamie Forrester, Phantom Piper of the Corrieyairick, £5502 Sandy Cameron, End of the High Bridge, £4003 John Mulhearn, Daughter’s Lament, £2504 Sean McKeown, Prince’s Salute, £2005 Derek Midgley, Lord Lovat’s Lament, £150Judges: A Forbes, M Henderson, R Worrall  Silver Medal1 Calum Watson, Big Spree, £3502 Calum Brown, Nameless, Cherede Darievea, £3003 Jonathon Simpson,…

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Online Ticket Sales Sold Out for Piobaireachd Society Recital

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The Edinburgh Fringe Box Office has sold all of its substantial allocation of tickets for tonight’s Piobaireachd Society Recital in St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh. However plenty of tickets for the 200-seat auditorium are still available price £10 at the door. The concert features pipers Tom Peterkin, Finlay Johnston, John Dew and Nick Hudson. Time is 7 for 7.30pm. There will be four piobaireachd before a short interval and four after….

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Nairn Games Results

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Intermittent cloud and sunshine and a healthy entry on the Moray coast. Piob: 1 Greig Canning 2 Brian Lamond 3 Zephan Knichel 4 Gordon Barclay March1 Chris MacKenzie 2 Zephan Knichel 3 Christopher McLeish 4 Alistair Brown S&R1 Christopher McLeish 2 Greig Canning 3 Alistair Brown 4 Brian Lamond Jigs1 Christopher McLeish 2 Donald Maxwell 3 Zephan Knichel 4 Brian Lamond Champion Piper (Kane Cup): Greig Canning (pictured top)Judges: A…

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A Scorching Day at the Worlds and a Scorching Performance from Field Marshal Montgomery

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I sat through all of the Grade 1 band performances on the Friday at the Worlds. I sought refuge at the back of the south-facing stand where overhanging trees afforded a little shade from oppressive sunshine. It meant I was further away from the action. Bear that in mind when you read my comments. A few general points on the two days. Firstly Glasgow Life need to get a life…

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