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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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Inveraray Games Full Results

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Dank start gave way to dry conditions. Overall champion was Ben Duncan. Very healthy entries throughout the grades: 14 in the P/A Piobaireachd, 24 in the B and 25 in the C. Piping Convenor Brian Spalding said there were 120 players across all contests In the Junior Events the trophy recipients were Duke of Argyll Silver Cup – Ronald MacColl; Robert Stewart Memorial Trophy – Hugh Anderson; Munro Cup – Alfie…

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Inveraray Games Today

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One of the best attended games in the country will be held today at Inveraray, Argyll. There are piping competitions for all grades, P/A, B, C, Locals, Juniors and Amateurs. Results on Piping Press early evening. Inveraray starts a run of other Highland games on the circuit. Tomorrow we have South Uist Games and the Young Piper of the Year on Benbecula, Thursday, Tobermory Games are on Mull, Friday, North…

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