Category: Bagpipes

PP Ed’s Blog: Europeans 2019/ CoP-NPC/ Queen’s Honours/ PS recital/ Bill Boyle

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A couple of readers have asked about the venue for nest year’s (2019) European Pipe Band Championships. RSPBA Chairman John Hughes  has told us that an announcement will be made this week once final arrangements between the Association and the new promoters have been completed. This year’s Europeans are at Grant Park, Forres, Morayshire, on June 30th. Massed bands from last year’s contest above. This will be Forres’ sixth and final…

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Solo Judges Issue Summer Statement

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The SPJA have sent this: The SPJA Committee met at the Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, on the 22nd April. It was decided to meet in Aviemore due to the distances involved for each person travelling. All the Committee were in attendance – Colin MacLellan, Neill Mulvie, Bruce Hitchings, Euan Anderson, Angus MacDonald, and Jack Taylor. November Seminar: Further to the previous meeting, the Piobaireachd Society has now agreed to the SPJA holding…

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Strathmore Games Results

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The annual games were held in the grounds of historic Glamis Castle, Angus, yesterday. The weather was mostly warm and dry but with a shower later on. In the picture above, successful competitor Calum Wynd competes in the piobaireachd and against the pipe band. Thanks to Peter McCalister for the pix. Piob 1 Edward Gaul, Lady Margaret MacDonald’s Salute 2 Peter McCalister 3 Gordon Barclay 4 Eirann Ianeta-McKay 5 Jonathan…

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Ardrossan Games Junior Piping (updated)

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No seniors at this contest held in warm sunny conditions on the Ayrshire coast but excellent piping from the young contestants. 13 Years & Under March 1st – Gregor Grierson 2nd – Zealand Niamh McElhinney 3rd – Fraser Hamilton 4th – Finlay Peden 5th – Christopher McCarton 6th – Ewan Allan 15 Years & Under MSR 1st – Bobby Allan 2nd – Luke Kennedy 3rd – Ross Connor 4th – Nicholas…

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Northern Ireland: Craigavon & District Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships

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Words and pictures by John  Kelly Lurgan Park was transformed into a spectacular musical scene on Saturday with the Craigavon & District Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships attracting thousands of people to the dazzling one day event. Organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (Co. Down Section) in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the event was a great success and showcased the brilliant talents…

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