I see that Scottish Power pipe band have entered next Saturday’s minor contest at Paisley (July 23rd). Well done to the band for that. Their presence will inspire the smaller bands and give them a chance to hear one of the best in the world. It will be a good marketing opportunity for the Power’s sponsors too and help ensure continued funding – very important. The contest starts at 10.30am…
A fine day for this games in the south of England. Amateur Piobaireachd 1. Bradley Boxall, MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart 2. Neil Scotland, Struan Robertson’s Salute 3. Tom Broderick, Corrienessan’s Salute Amateur March 1. Bradley Boxall, Lochaber Gathering 2. Neil Scotland, Arthur Bignold of Lochrosque 3. Kieran McAlea, Glengarry Gathering Amateur Strathspey & Reel 1. Bradley Boxall, Arniston Castle & Miss Proud 2. Kieran McAlea, John Roy Stewart & Lt. Col. DJS…
Forres Highland Games, 9th July. Mild and dry weather conditions. Ten pipers competed in the senior piping events including two competitors from Queensland, Australia. Results as follows – Marches: 1. Alan Clark 2. Calum Brown 3. Amos Fox (Brisbane) Strathspey/Reel: 1. Calum Brown 2. Alan Clark 3. Steven Spencer Jig: 1. Calum Brown 2. Steven Spencer 3. Alan Clark Judge J. Hamilton
Senior Piobaireachd – Judges: Tom Speirs & Ian Duncan. 12 played. 1st Donald MacPhee (pictured), Lament for Donald of Laggan 2nd Craig Martin, Too Long in This Condition 3rd Rebecca Tierney, Clan Campbell’s Gathering March – Judges: Ronnie McShannon & Jim Henderson 1st Donald MacPhee 2nd Steven Grey 3rd Maël Sicard-Cras Strathspey & Reel – Judges: Ronnie McShannon & Jim Henderson 1st Steven Gray 2nd Andrew Bova 3rd Ross Miller 10 played. Under-18…
Results from today’s games at Thornton in Fife. Junior Piob (only 2 entrants)1st equal: Brodie Watson-Massey, MacCrimmon’s SweetheartChris Happs, Cabar Feidh gu BraghMSR1st Chris Happs2nd Brodie Watson-Massey3rd Brandon MacDonald4th Matthew MacKelvieSenior Piob1 Eddie Gaul, Lament for the Children 2 Campbell Webster, MacGregor’s Salute3 Alan Russell, Mary’s PraiseMSR1 Alan Russell2 Amos Fox (Brisbane)3 Campbell Webster (USA)4 Eddie Gaul All events judged by Euan Anderson and Andrew Frater.
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