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…

Tuition on how the 2019 set tunes for the Gold and Silver Medals might be played is now available from our Editor Robert Wallace.    [wds id=”2″]

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…

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…

Shotts website reports today……Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band is delighted to announce that Emmett Conway (above) has been appointed as Pipe Major with effect from November, 2018. Emmett has spent the last six years playing in New Zealand Police Pipe Band with the last four years serving as Pipe Major. Prior to this, Emmett played with the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band for around seven years where he gained invaluable…