Category: Piobaireachd

Atholl Gathering 2025 Full Results – Updated with Comment and Pictures

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The Atholl Gathering was held yesterday (May 25) in the grounds of Blair Castle, Perthshire. Seventy-three solo pipers, junior and senior, entered meaning an early 9.30am start. The weather was a mix of cold wind, heavy rain and sunshine. There were graded senior contests for piobaireachd. March, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipe & Jig were open. The ceòl beag was split into four heats with four pipers in each progressing…

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Record Entry at Atholl Gathering (Draws Updated)

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Seventy three pipers, senior and junior, have entered for the Atholl Gathering to be held in the grounds of Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, this Sunday May 25. Lists are capped at 25 in the C grade piobaireachd events. The music starts at 9.30am. Judges on duty are E Anderson, L Barclay, R Barnes, B Donaldson, A Forbes, D Fraser, P Hunt, W Morrison, L Tannock, DJ MacIntyre, R MacShannon,…

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Community Outrage Overshadows Clan Donald Competition Return

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The Donald MacDonald Cuach piobaireachd competition will return after six years on Friday, 30th May, against a backdrop of controversy surrounding the sale of its historic venue, Armadale Castle. Four pipers—Alasdair Henderson, Finlay Johnston, William McCallum, and Stuart Liddell—will compete at the isle of Skye landmark, which was unexpectedly put on the market in March by the Clan Donald Lands Trust (CDLT). By Alison McGillivray The competition’s revival comes amid…

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Inveraray Games Entries Open/ Blairgowrie Games Info

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Inveraray Piping Secretary Brian Spalding: The entry form for the 2025 piping contests at the Inveraray Highland Games is now available online. Entry form here or via the Piping Section of the games website. Please refer to the Rules and Regulations on the entry form before committing to entry and tick the relevant boxes before submitting payment via PayPal. No other means of payment can be accepted and no payment…

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Gordon Castle Games Results/ James Campbell Medal

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Gordon Castle Games are the first outdoor solo piping competition of the summer. They are held in the castle grounds near Fochabers in Morayshire. Seventeen entered the senior events. Piobaireachd: 1 Hamish Munro 2 Angus MacPhee, Old Men of the Shells 3 James MacPetrie 4 Hector Munro, King’s Taxes 5 Keith Bowes, Desperate BattleMarch: 1 Hamish Munro 2 Hector Munro 3 Norman Gillies 4 Keith BowesS&R: 1 Angus MacPhee 2…

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