A beautiful day in Argyllshire and a very healthy entry in the senior piping. Piobaireachd champion Calum Carn, NZ, is pictured above. Sixteen played in the piob, and 19 in the March and Strathspey and Reel. We would appreciate if someone could forward the junior results Piobaireachd1 Callum Carn, Beloved Scotland 2 Eireann Cameron, Lament for the Iolaire3 Ursa Beckford, Lament for the Children March1 David Bruce 2 Callum Craib 3 Sandy Cameron S&R1…
TIn January 1918, the South and Port Melbourne Thistle Society announced that women would be enrolled in its pipe band. This society’s male band was no weak or novelty outfit. It was a champion band. But the war had depleted its ranks. The Weekly Times reported: ‘It is announced that 20 young women have joined the pipe band of the South and Port Melbourne Thistle Society.’ By Stephen Matthews, Chairman…
Ian Forbes: If the RSPBA had promoted the top two or three Grade Two bands from last year’s Worlds, (e.g. Glasgow Skye, North Stratton, Dunedin – I forget the exact order), bands which many thought were already playing to a Grade 1 standard, this would have been the outcome: a) there would be no need for Grade 2 qualifiers this year, and b) Grade 1 numbers would have swelled to…
Ian Forbes: The RSPBA deserves full credit and congratulations for the increased number of bands scheduled to attend this year’s Worlds, as well as the welcomed expansion of events on the Friday. Most grades have greater band numbers participating compared to 2025, and there are many more reasons for pipe band enthusiasts and supporters to venture out to Glasgow Green on the Friday – previously characterised by very low attendance….
Jen Mackintosh reports from last week’s Kenmore Games in Perthshire: A rather wet and dreich evening at Kenmore, but the pipers persevered as always. Midgies were quite considerate and stayed away until near the end! Have attached a picture of prizewinners [above]. Judge was Robert Barnes. 18 & U March: 1 Arthur Mackay 2 Cailean Acamovic 3 Sam Brass 4 Lily Robertson18 & U S&R: 1 Arthur Mackay 2 Lily Robertson 3 Cailean Acamovic 4 Ruaridh Lean18…
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