A round-up of last weekend’s games and competitions, the Scottish ones played in overcast, blustery conditions. The Strathmore results are incomplete and we would appreciate it if someone could take the time to forward these, particularly any junior prizes. CorgarffPiob: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Hector Munro 3 Mike LaingMarch: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Hector Munro 3 Mike LaingS&R: 1 Hector Munro 2 Angus MacPhee 3 Mike LaingU18 Slow March &…
I was at the UK pipe band championships in Belfast on 13th June, 2026, where the music was enjoyed by a large crowd. Other arrangements were not so good. The competition was held at the Grove Playing Fields, a very large park with no public vehicle access and very limited access to buses and cars from the surrounding roads. The roads were restricted to basically one-way traffic with ‘only stop…
Field Marshal Montgomery are the new UK Pipe Band Champions winning today in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in blustery weather conditions. They secured two firsts for piping, a first for drumming, and a third for ensemble. One MSR was required in G1. The other places in the top grade went to: 2 Boghall (3,3,2,1)3 SLOT (2,2,4,2)4 Shotts (4,4,3,4)5 Fife Police (5,5,55)6 Ravara (6,6,6,6) with the drumming going to FM. Judges for…
Two weeks ago P/M Emmet Conway and his Shotts & Dykehead band were proclaimed British Champions at Ingliston Showgrounds near Edinburgh. It was Emmet’s first ‘major’ success since he took over the band in 2018. Afterwards he gave this interview to Piping Press….. How does it feel to lift your first major? It feels absolutely incredible. There’s also a real sense of relief in getting that first major title under…
Well-known pipe maker Brian Mulhearn is selling a set of MacDougall Aberfeldy pipes. Brian says, ‘The pipes are circa. 1900 and have had some repairs but are a real connoisseur’s instrument with a lovely, mellow tone. The price is £2,500 and all inquiries to 01292 314300. CLASP, Piping Centre, in-person competition, 6th June 2026. All light music judged by Wilson Brown and piobaireachd Finlay Johnston. Overall (pictured l-r): Grade 3 Robin…
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