Glenurquhart Games Results

A big representation from Ontario on the banks of Loch Ness with Ian K MacDonald (above with winners’ trophy) emerging as Champion Piper. Nine pipers entered. Piob1 Ian K MacDonald, Lament for King George III2 James MacHattie, Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay3 Andrew Hayes, Mrs MacLeod of Talisker’s Salute4 Matt Pantaleoni, Old Men of the Shells March: Andrew Hayes 2 Ian K MacDonald 3 Sean McKeownS&R: 1 Sean McKeown 2…

Birnam Games Results

Very warm day in the Perthshire Highlands. Champion Piper was Germany’s Anna Kummerlöw. Twelve played in the senior events. Piob: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Nick Hudson 3 Anna Kummerlöw 4 Bobby Durning 5 Mark McKenzie March: 1 Ben McClamrock 2 Jacob Dicker 3 Nick Hudson 4 Anna Kummerlöw 5 Callum Wynd S&R: 1 Ben McClamrock 2 Jacob Dicker 3 Anna Kummerlöw 4 Brian Lamond 5 Ursa Beckford Jig: 1 Brian…

Lochaber Gathering Results – Pictures Added

This competition was held on August 27 in the Highland Cinema, Fort William. Sponsors were the Moidart Trust and PF Charitable Trust. Piping Convenor Ken Cameron: ‘The day started grey with some drizzle, but by the time the 6/8 March and Hornpipe & Jig competitions started on the outside platform, rain had stopped and the day warmed up with blinks of sunshine. ‘Of course, the overhead canopy provided shelter for…

Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 – Complete Results and Pictures Added

Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll. Gold Medal1 Jamie Forrester, Phantom Piper of the Corrieyairick, £5502 Sandy Cameron, End of the High Bridge, £4003 John Mulhearn, Daughter’s Lament, £2504 Sean McKeown, Prince’s Salute, £2005 Derek Midgley, Lord Lovat’s Lament, £150Judges: A Forbes, M Henderson, R Worrall  Silver Medal1 Calum Watson, Big Spree, £3502 Calum Brown, Nameless, Cherede Darievea, £3003 Jonathon Simpson,…

Argyllshire Gathering/ Lochaber Draw (Jnrs. added)/ Piping Job/ New Book

The focus of world piping is today on the coastal town of Oban in Argyll. The very best pipers have converged on the old seaport for two days of competition which will change the careers of the winners. Gold Medal, Senior Piobaireachd, Silver Medal or MacGregor Memorial success means instant recognition and prestige. Judges gather tonight to select the piobaireachd the pipers will play. These will be given out only…