Category: Piobaireachd

Argyllshire Gathering Publishes Draws for this Year’s Competitions

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The Argyllshire Gathering will take place in Oban later this month, on August 23 and 24. The Gathering always attracts the best pipers in the world and as such has much to offer the piping enthusiast too. The picturesque setting and the march to the games field on the second day make this Gathering unique in world piping. The picture above shows last year’s Gold and Silver Medallists, Nick Hudson…

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Hallkirk Games Results

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There were a few heavy showers but generally the weather was mild but windy at Saturday’s games (July 29th). A total of nine pipers competed. Judge for all senior events was Jimmy Jackson. Overall went to Brian Lamond. Piobaireachd 1 John-Angus Smith 2 Brian Lamond 3 Alan Clark 4 Caitlin Macdonald 5 Raphael Mercer March 1 Brian Lamond 2 Alan Clark 3 John-Angus Smith 4 Alasdair Fraser 5 Raphael Mercer…

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Aboyne Games Reminder

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Piping Convenor Dr Jack Taylor has asked us to remind pipers that entries for Aboyne Games close tomorrow.  The games take place on Saturday and entries must be in by 31st July. Register here: https://register.aboynegames.com/  As this is the 150th Anniversary of the games the prizemoney has been increased. First for Open Piobaireachd is £150 with a 10.30 start. The Games take place on the Aboyne Green, situated in the centre…

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Arisaig Highland Games Results

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Wet weather eventually cleared. Good entry. The Games featured the 13th annual Clan Ranald Gathering. A ceremonial march through the village was led by Lochaber Schools Pipe Band. Champion Piper was Sandy Cameron. Piobaireachd 1 Sandy Cameron (pictured above) 2 Angus J MacColl 3 Andrew Hall 4 John Dew 5 Caitlin MacDonald March 1 Angus D MacColl 2 Angus J MacColl 3 Sandy Cameron 4 John Dew S&R 1 Angus…

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Glenurquhart Games/ South West Scotland Piping & Drumming Academy

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Total solo piping prizemoney at this year’s Glenurquhart Games will be over £700 the organisers have announced. Spokeswoman Jane Drennan has sent this: ‘This year’s games will be on Saturday August 26 at Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit. ‘There are piping competitions for seniors, juniors and chanter. Total prizemoney will be £709. This year we are delighted to welcome our four highly respected judges, Iain MacFadyen, Malcolm McRae, Robert Wallace and Dr…

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