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Review: Argyllshire Gathering 2023

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The unique atmosphere of the Argyllshire Gathering was very much to the fore this year but we could have done without the torrential rain on the afternoon of the games. We now need covered platforms for the pipers to play on. Those caught in the deluge struggled on manfully and all credit to them, particularly the prizewinners. Day one began with the piobaireachd competitions. The winner of the Gold Medal…

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A Look Back at the World Pipe Band Championship 2023

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As already reported on Piping Press, the World Pipe Band Championships took place at Glasgow Green on 18/19th August, a week later than normal due to Glasgow hosting the World Cycling Championships.  Unlike the extremely hot weather of last year the conditions were variable, cold and warm, and slightly windy at times.  Thankfully there were no lengthy periods of heavy rain as we have experienced in the past. This year,…

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Lochaber Gathering Results (Updated with Pictures and Juniors)

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This competition was held today, August 25, in the Highland Cinema, Fort William. Sponsors were the Moidart Trust, Bidwells, MacKintosh Foundation and PF Charitable Trust. Pictured above is Champion Piper James MacHattie, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with the Gold Lochaber Axe Kilt Pin. P/A Piobaireachd1 James MacHattie, Old Men of the Shells2 Derek Midgley, Rout of the Lowland Captain3 Nick Hudson, Daughter’s Lament4 Sandy Cameron, Battle of the Pass of…

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Pipers Gather for 2023 Argyllshire Gathering

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The world’s top pipers have converged in the west Highland town of Oban for the prestigious Argyllshire Gathering solo piping competitions. Over 120 pipers have entered for events ranging from the Former Winners’ March, Strathspey and reel to the local March. Today (Weds.) is given over to piobaireachd with four major events taking place. These are the Senior Piobaireachd, the Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal, the Argyllshire Gathering Silver…

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A Review of the Worlds Day 2

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My plan for the Saturday was to listen to the whole of the Grade 1 MSR and then to try to take in some of the performances in the other grades. Grade 1: I thought Inveraray were the outstanding band in the morning, again fluent and finger perfect. Boghall were good but a shade careful, though the technique in the strathspey was outstanding. FMM had a poor run with one…

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