Category: Piobaireachd

Scottish Pipe Band Launch Funding Plea after Extensive Flood Damage Ruins Practice Hall

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Craig Black, Pipe Major of the City of Brechin Pipe Band (above), has been in touch following the recent flooding disaster in the Angus area of Scotland.  He writes: ‘Our band is the oldest civilian pipe band having been formed in 1878. We are a self-funded band which provides free tuition for all ages and practice once a week at our hall. ‘The flooding in Brechin caused by Storm Babet…

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Review: Lochnell Intermediate Piping Championship 2023

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My words last week about our tradition being secure with the younger generation of pipers was here manifest. The ceòl mòr began with a fine rendition of the Daughter’s Lament from Luke Kennedy. Composed, controlled, he glided through this difficult piece making light work of the top hand technicals. It was as an assured a delivery as one could have hoped for. Dissonance of drone intruded towards the end, but…

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Festival of Juvenile Piping Results

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This competition has been going for more than 20 years but unfortunately due to a lack of sponsorship will no longer be held. It was always a very well supported competition attracting youngsters from all over Scotland. The final event was held yesterday, October 21 in Ardrossan Academy, Ayrshire. 10yrs & Under Chanter: 1 Ethan Donnachy 2 Laura Shennan 3 Harris Park 11yrs & Under Chanter: 1 Ruby Warren 2 Jock…

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Lochnell Intermediate Piping Championship Results

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This prestigious contest for professional solo pipers aged under 22 was held on Saturday, October 21st, at Lochnell Castle, Benderloch, Argyll. The overall champion piper with most points in the Piobaireachd and March, Strathspey & Reel sections was Brodie Watson Massey. He is pictured above with overall trophy and the Jimmy McIntosh Memorial Trophy for Piobaireachd. In addition he also received the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society Bronze Medal and £200….

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Editor’s Notebook: Lochnell Championship/ World Drumming/ Fife Police/ Northern Meeting 1983/ Kid’s Pipes

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To Argyll today for the Intermediate Piping Championship at romantic Lochnell Castle. The contest brings together some of our finest young talent all aged under 22. It gladdens the heart when you hear them play. You know the tradition is in good hands. We read so much about youngsters only being interested in the kitchen piping, folk groups and bands. But these fellows are made of sterner stuff, its heavy…

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