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Taynuilt Games Results

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The damp weather continued at this games held in the west Highland village on July 20th. Six played in the piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Judges were Jimmy Banks, Tom MacLean and Logan Tannock. Piob. 1 Angus MacColl, Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon2 Kyle Cameron, Cronan Padruig Seumas3 Cameron MacLeod, Earl of Seaforth’s Salute March 1 Angus MacColl 2 Kyle Cameron3 Scott McLean S&R1 Angus MacColl2 Kyle Cameron3…

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Lochearnhead Games Results

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Overcast and little rain at this traditional games. Eight played in the piobaireachd and 10 in the light music. Judging organised by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society. Piob. 1 Ben Mulhearn2 Austin Diepenhorst3 Jamie Forrester4 Brian LamondMarch 1 Austin Diepenhorst 2 Brian Lamond3 Greig Canning4 Chris McLeishS&R1 Brian Lamond2 Chris McLeish3 Greig Canning4 John Mulhearn Judges: I Duncan, J Fraser, P Hunt, J Taylor.

North Uist Games Results

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North Uist Highland Games were cancelled on Friday 19th July, 2024 due to the threat of gale force winds taking place later in the day, writes Ashley MacDonald. However the piping and highland dancing competitions carried on as normal in local village halls. The standard of piping was exceptional with pipers from New Zealand, Australia, Florida and Canada adding to the home contingent.  Open Ceòl Mòr: 1 Ross Connor, Campbeltown…

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Mull Games Results and Review

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It is always difficult to convince pipers that playing piobaireachd in the pouring rain is character building and in deference to that I offered each the option of performing in the judge’s tent, writes the Editor. Only one did, the rest braving the penetrating summer drizzle so typical of the west coast. Tobermory does not often suffer such a poor day, but on we went, determined to have our way…

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South Uist Games Results

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The historic South Uist Games were held today on Askernish machair, writes Margaret Mary Findlay. The solo entries were up from previous years with a uniform high standard of playing. Congratulations to all the competitors and to Angus MacPhee, Inverness, [pictured above] on winning the overall senior piping competitions.  Judges for the day were Dr. Angus MacDonald, Michael Grey and Donald J MacIntyre. Senior Ceòl Mòr1st – Decker Forrest2nd – …

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