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…
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…
Solo piping judge John Don MacKenzie (circled) was shot and seriously wounded in yesterday’s violent incident in the the Highlands which left one man dead and three injured. John Don, an osteopath, was attacked in his home village of Dornie, Wester Ross. He is receiving treatment in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. His wife Fay, a mental health nurse, was also injured in the attack and is being treated at a hospital…
Tomorrow we’ll witness the first World Pipe Band Championship for three years. It will be a pared down event with the local authority sponsors, Glasgow Life, understandably keen to save money. There will be no Highland dancing, no heavy events and no hospitality tent. Band numbers are down to around 150; usually we break the 200 mark. However this should not be seen as a lack of enthusiasm for the…
Douglas Gardiner, President of the Eagle Pipers’ Society: ‘Would you mind publishing that we are closing the sale of tickets for the Captain John MacLellan Dinner at 23.30hrs (BST) on Sunday 14th August? ‘We have been very pleased with ticket sales so far but a few more will ensure our Treasurer can sleep easier. ‘Tickets are priced £50 and can be bought here. The selected pipers and their tunes are…
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