Scottish Pipers’ Association Juvenile Results

This competition was held in the National Piping Centre, Otago Street, Glasgow, on Saturday September 8. Pictured above are the ‘A’ Grade winners. Chanter – Slow Air 1 Euan McCartan 2 Joanne Will 3 Ruairidh Allison Chanter – March 1 Ruairidh Allison 2 Euan McCartan 3 Owen McCreadie ‘B’ Piob 1 Euan Lindsay ‘B’ March 1 Andrew Sneddon 2 Euan Lindsay 3 Christopher McCartan 4 Sandy Wedderburn ‘B’ S&R 1…

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A Chaotic Day at Perth Highland Games Piping Competitions

I have been to a good number of poorly organised Highland games piping competitions in the past, however the experience at Perth this year was nothing short of shambolic. Unfortunately, due to the dreadful weather, there were a large number of call-offs which turned the event into a free-for-all from the outset. While the order in the Piobaireachd events (particularly the B Grade) had slightly more structure, the light music…

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Large Crowds Attend the Sixth Annual Belfast Tattoo

Thousands were regaled in the SSE Arena, Belfast, this weekend by the rousing pageantry of the Belfast International Tattoo. Over 600 local, national and international artistes, with hundreds of sets of bagpipes, drums, brass and various instruments, delivered three captivating concerts which showcased some of the world’s most famous military and community marching bands. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pipes and Drums, pictured above during their performance, the band of…

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Pitlochry Games Results

The sun split the sky on this last games of the Scottish summer, writes the Editor. The entry was low however. Discussions on a piobaireachd event have been held with the promoters once more. Pitlochry is an hour and a half from both Glasgow and Inverness. A ceol mor competition should attract a decent number of pipers we pleaded. Positive response. An area of the picturesque park has been identified as…

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