Category: Bagpipes

Tomintoul Games

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Weather very windy, with heavy rain in afternoon then sunshine in late afternoon. Piobaireachd 1 Andrew Hall, Earl of Ross’s March 2 Gordon McCready, Big Spree 3 Alan Clark, Lament for Capt. MacDougall 4 Calum Ian Brown, King’s Taxes March 1 Gordon McCready 2 Andrew Hall 3 Alan Clark 4 Calum Ian Brown Strathspey and Reel 1 Gordon McCready 2 Andrew Hall 3 Calum Ian Brown 4 Alan Clark Hornpipe and Jig 1 Gordon…

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Balloch Games (updated with juniors & piob. result)

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Warm but blustery day with sunshine and showers. The piobaireachd was divided into two heats, three from each going forward to the final. Finalists were: Calum Watson, Allan Russell, Neil Clark, Connor Jardine, Bobby Durning and Gavin Ferguson. Piob. 1 Allan Russell 2 Neil Clark 3 Connor Jardine 4 Bobby Durning Ceol mor judges: Malcolm McRae, Neil Mulvie. Open 2/4 March (19 played) 1. Steven Gray (Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque)…

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Minor Contests Poll: Overwhelming Call for Support / Roseneath Draw

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The vast majority of the hundreds of readers who responded to our poll on minor band contests are concerned about the lack of support these events are getting. And they are calling on Grade 1 and Grade 2 bands – and the RSPBA – to do more to help. In answer to our question ‘Do Grade 1 & 2 bands have a duty to support the smaller competitions and Highland…

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History: Pipes & Drums of the London Scottish Regiment Part 2

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Our concluding excerpt on the history of the famous London Scottish Regiment and their Pipe & Drums taken from the January 1938 edition of ‘Piping & Dancing’ journal and from the Regiment’s website ….. ‘The Highland Armed Association of London and The Loyal North Britons had been raised in 1793 and 1803 as part of the country’s Volunteer Forces ready to repel Napoleon’s threatened invasion of England. These formations were later…

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PP Editor’s Blog: Paisley Contest/ Ardrossan/ Antigonish

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I see that Scottish Power pipe band have entered next Saturday’s minor contest at Paisley (July 23rd). Well done to the band for that. Their presence will inspire the smaller bands and give them a chance to hear one of the best in the world. It will be a good marketing opportunity for the Power’s sponsors too and help ensure continued funding – very important.  The contest starts at 10.30am…

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