Category: Piobaireachd

New Book on the Judging of Solo Piping

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A new book on the judging of solo piping has been issued by the Piobaireachd Society. It has been compiled and edited by PP Editor Robert Wallace who is also President of the Society. The book builds on an early edition entitled ‘The Judges’ Companion’ issued in 2005. The new book has contributions from some of the best writers and authorities on piping and the judging of competitions: Malcolm McRae,…

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Weekend Games: Strathpeffer, Inverkeithing, Tain

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Four Highland Games were held over the weekend (it would have been six but for the cancellation of Dornoch and Nethybridge). We have already reported on Aberfeldy and below we have results from the remainder. Firstly Strathpeffer, north-west of Inverness….. John Don MacKenzie Niall Mathieson judging. Condition good in the morning but rain developed after lunch. Seven played in the Piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Piob.: 1 Gordon…

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Aberfeldy Show Results (updated)

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Cloudy day with a cool breeze in the Perthshire heartlands. Thirteen played in the juniors and 11 in the seniors. Champion Piper: Magnus Stone, USA (pictured above). Junior Champion: Morla Bruce (pictured below). Piob: 1 Magnus Stone, Lament for the Earl of Antrim 2 Xavier Boderiou 3 Edward Gaul 4 Martin Kessler MSR: 1 Allan Russell 2 David Bruce 3 Magnus Stone 4 Xavier Boderiou Slow Air & Jig: 1…

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Silver Chanter 2026 Result (Updated)

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The winner of the 59th Silver Chanter is Steven Leask (pictured above). His tune was the Lament for MacLeod of Colbeck. It was Gold Medallist Steven’s first win of the prestigious award and at his first attempt. The recital / competition was held tonight (August 5) before a large audience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Gaelic College, Sleat, isle of Skye. The sponsors were Torabhaig Malt Whisky, the Piobaireachd Society and…

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Lorient Piping Results

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The popular Festival Interceltique is held each August in Brittany, France. There are two main competitions for solo pipers. The MacCrimmon Trophy goes to the player who comes out on top after performing three different sets: Scots, Irish and Breton music. Lorient also has a piobaireachd competition. Youn Pensec has kindly supplied the 2026 results as follows: 1 Stuart LIDDELL (Scotland) 8pts  Musique écossaise1,1  Musique irlandaise  1,1  Musique bretonne 3,1 2 Nick HUDSON (USA) 17pts 2-2,…

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