Category: Piobaireachd

Killin Games Results

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A record entry of 28 in the seniors and 14 in the juniors at Breadalbane Park, Killin. This Stirlingshire beauty spot also attracted a large crowd of locals and tourists. The weather was cloudy but mostly dry. Judges reported a high standard among the prizewinners. Pictured is Champion Piper Cameron May, Lesmahagow. Piob (three tunes)1 Cameron May, Lament for the Children2 Mike Fitzhenry, Park Piobaireachd No23 John Mulhearn, Lament for…

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Blairgowrie Games Information/ Lochaber Gathering/ Festival of Junior Piping

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Entries for the solo piping at Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games (3rd Sept.) close on Mon 14th Aug. Email entries to Stuart Samson: sdsamson62@gmail.com informing him what events you wish to enter. Competitors will be notified in advance of their draw for each event entered. The entry fee is the admission fee taken at the gate to gain access to the Games field. Senior Events: Registration open from 10am to collect competitors number badge. All…

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Hallkirk Games Results/ St Andrews Games Results

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A fine day in the far north at Hallkirk, Caithness, on July 29, and a good entry with all the pipers from the Durness Games the previous day taking part. Champion Piper was once more Angus MacPhee, Inverness (pictured on the day). Piob (9 played)1 Angus MacPhee, Battle of Auldearn No 12 Brian Lamond, Earl of Seaforth’s Salute3 Callum Dunbar, Field of Gold4 Hector Munro, Lament for MacSwan of Roaig5…

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Durness Games Results

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A fine, dry day in the far north if a little windy at times and a good entry from pipers who travelled a long way to compete. Champion Piper was Angus MacPhee who is enjoying a very successful summer at the games. Pictured above is Hector Munro, winner of the Strathspey & Reel. In a nice touch, competing pipers joined with locals to form a band to pipe in the…

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North Uist Games Results

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The North Uist Highland Games took place at Balelone Machair in North Uist on Friday 21st July, writes Ashley MacDonald. The Games are part of the three-day piping event every year, typically the third week in July after the South Uist Games, Young Piper of the Year, and a popular event for pipers to come to from all over the world.  Here are the results from the North Uist:  Beginner…

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