Category: Piobaireachd

Jim Butler, Pipers’ Whisky Pipe Band/ British Columbia Pipers Association Gathering 2022

Posted on      by      Leave a comment

I was so sorry to read about the death of Jim Butler, writes Iain Duncan.  Such a nice guy, we were Pipe Sergeants of our respective bands, Jim, Pipers’ Whisky (they had various incarnations), and me with Glasgow Skye.   Latterly we would bump into each other at Piping Live and 2019 was the last time we met (in the Ardnamurchan restaurant across from the Piping Centre).  For the PP…

More Jim Butler, Pipers’ Whisky Pipe Band/ British Columbia Pipers Association Gathering 2022

Duncan Johnstone Memorial Results

Posted on      by      Leave a comment

This competition for junior professionals was held today at the National Piping Centre, Otago Street and McPhater Street, Glasgow. There were large entries in all categories. Each section winner is pictured above. B Grade Piobaireachd1 Ben Mulhearn2 Greig Canning3 Ross Miller4 Jamie Elder5 Brodie Watson-MasseyJudges: C Armstrong, S Samson B Grade MSR1 Ciaren Ross2 John Dew3 Jamie Elder4 Fraser Allison5 Jonathon SimpsonJudges: A Henderson, G McCready Open Jig1 Calum Watson2…

More Duncan Johnstone Memorial Results

2022 Archie Kenneth Quaich Results

Posted on      by      Leave a comment

The 2022 competition organised by the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society was held in the Scots Guards Club, Haymarket, Edinburgh, today. Nineteen pipers competed for the much sought after trophy for amateur piobaireachd players. There were a handful if call-offs for a variety of reasons. The winner was journalist Tom Peterkin (pictured) playing Corrienessan’s Salute. This was Tom’s fifth win in this event. In second place came John Nevans…

More 2022 Archie Kenneth Quaich Results

Callum Beaumont Recital (updated)

Posted on      by      1 Comment

Ipswich Piping Society continue to lead the way in the south of England with regard to inviting top solo pipers along for their annual recital nights, writes Roger Huth. Close to one hundred came to Ipswich yesterday evening to sit and listen to Callum Beaumont’s stunning bagpipe and performances. Fittingly one of his sets was dedicated to the late Rod Caird and former President of the Society. Programme note: ‘Building…

More Callum Beaumont Recital (updated)

Editor’s Notebook: Jim Butler/ Weekend Contests/ Patricia Grant/ Captain John Contest

Posted on      by      1 Comment

It is with sadness I report the passing of piper and artist Jim Butler, North Ayrshire. Jim was a head art teacher and a painter of renown, so much so that he was able to hold successful exhibitions of his work. He also taught pipes in North Ayrshire schools for seven years and was a staunch member of Irvine Burns Club. He was a regular visitor to the College of…

More Editor’s Notebook: Jim Butler/ Weekend Contests/ Patricia Grant/ Captain John Contest