Category: Piobaireachd

Tomintoul Games

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Weather very windy, with heavy rain in afternoon then sunshine in late afternoon. Piobaireachd 1 Andrew Hall, Earl of Ross’s March 2 Gordon McCready, Big Spree 3 Alan Clark, Lament for Capt. MacDougall 4 Calum Ian Brown, King’s Taxes March 1 Gordon McCready 2 Andrew Hall 3 Alan Clark 4 Calum Ian Brown Strathspey and Reel 1 Gordon McCready 2 Andrew Hall 3 Calum Ian Brown 4 Alan Clark Hornpipe and Jig 1 Gordon…

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Balloch Games (updated with juniors & piob. result)

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Warm but blustery day with sunshine and showers. The piobaireachd was divided into two heats, three from each going forward to the final. Finalists were: Calum Watson, Allan Russell, Neil Clark, Connor Jardine, Bobby Durning and Gavin Ferguson. Piob. 1 Allan Russell 2 Neil Clark 3 Connor Jardine 4 Bobby Durning Ceol mor judges: Malcolm McRae, Neil Mulvie. Open 2/4 March (19 played) 1. Steven Gray (Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque)…

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Minor Contests Poll: Overwhelming Call for Support / Roseneath Draw

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The vast majority of the hundreds of readers who responded to our poll on minor band contests are concerned about the lack of support these events are getting. And they are calling on Grade 1 and Grade 2 bands – and the RSPBA – to do more to help. In answer to our question ‘Do Grade 1 & 2 bands have a duty to support the smaller competitions and Highland…

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PP Editor’s Blog: Paisley Contest/ Ardrossan/ Antigonish

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I see that Scottish Power pipe band have entered next Saturday’s minor contest at Paisley (July 23rd). Well done to the band for that. Their presence will inspire the smaller bands and give them a chance to hear one of the best in the world. It will be a good marketing opportunity for the Power’s sponsors too and help ensure continued funding – very important.  The contest starts at 10.30am…

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Harpenden Highland Games Results

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A fine day for this games in the south of England. Amateur Piobaireachd 1. Bradley Boxall, MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart 2. Neil Scotland, Struan Robertson’s Salute 3. Tom Broderick, Corrienessan’s Salute Amateur March 1. Bradley Boxall, Lochaber Gathering 2. Neil Scotland, Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque 3. Kieran McAlea, Glengarry Gathering Amateur Strathspey & Reel 1. Bradley Boxall, Arniston Castle & Miss Proud 2. Kieran McAlea, John Roy Stewart & Lt. Col. DJS…

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