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…
Ceòl beag is the focus of the second day at Oban with competitions for ‘A’ and ‘B’ grade March and Strathspey & Reel. There is also the Intermediate MSR for young pipers who played in the MacGregor Memorial the day before, and local contests. ‘A’ March Final, Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society Bronze Star1 Angus J MacColl, £140 (pictured above receiving the Bronze Star from Piping Convenor Torquil Telfer), John MacFadyen…
The focus of world piping is today on the coastal town of Oban in Argyll. The very best pipers have converged on the old seaport for two days of competition which will change the careers of the winners. Gold Medal, Senior Piobaireachd, Silver Medal or MacGregor Memorial success means instant recognition and prestige. Judges gather tonight to select the piobaireachd the pipers will play. These will be given out only…
Thirteen pipers played on a cold and blustery day alternating with glorious sunshine. Rain stayed off for the most part. The spectacular scenery complimented the music with many tourists enjoying the occasion. Piobaireachd:1 Sandy Cameron 2 Eireann Ianetta-Mackay 3 Finlay Cameron March:1 Finlay Cameron2 Sandy Cameron 3 Callum Wynd Strathspey & Reel:1 Jacob Dicker2 Finlay Cameron3 Sandy Cameron Open Piob. Under 17: 1 Hector Finlayson 2 Liam Nicolson 3 Arran…
The following offer some general observations I noted over the two days regarding the bands which played in the main arena. The four in Juvenile played their musical medleys very well and illustrated the standard of tuition in the schools they represented. It is just a pity the numbers in this grade have been in single figures in recent years. Hopefully they can be expanded as the pandemic recovery continues. …
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