The Glenfiddich Champion for 2026 is Alasdair Henderson. He was placed third in MSR and first in Ceòl Mòr. Runner-up was Stuart Liddell, with Iain Speirs in third. There was a large audience in the great hall at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Piobaireachd placings:1 Alasdair Henderson, Red Speckled Bull2 Finlay Johnston, Donald Gruamach’s March3 Stuart Liddell, Lament for the Laird of Anapool4 Alan Bevan, Mrs MacLeod of Talisker’s Sal.5 Iain…
I understand the RSPBA are very close to announcing the venue and date of the elusive fifth Major Championship for 2027. Rumours abound that this Championship, the UK, is heading for either Belfast or Ayr (hot money). The date is likely to be the weekend of 26th June. Already fixed up are the British on May 29 at Ingliston, the Scottish at Dumbarton on July 27th, the Euros at Perth…
The RSPBA has announced its band fees for 2027. There has been no increase from this year. Registrations are open and fees must be paid by November 30th or a 20% surcharge applies. Rates are £277 per band. This drops to £252 for juveniles. A new adult band must pay £302 to register and a new Juvenile band £277. Fees for overseas (non-UK) bands are £231 and £210 (Juv.) If an…
All the indications are that the RSPBA has made an inspired choice in appointing Meaghan Lyons as its new Chief Executive. From what I’ve read, Meaghan has a wide business experience (especially in fund raising). We also know she is very good with people and has a thorough knowledge of the pipe band world in Canada, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Of course this last is not a pre-requisite of the…
Good luck to all the pipers playing for drummers tomorrow at the World Solos in Glasgow (Cally University from early on). What about the drummers I hear you say. Of course good luck to them too, but where would they be without the boys on the black sticks? I hope the judges take that on board. Drummers should be judged not only on how well they play technically, but on…
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