Category: Results

PP Editor’s Blog: GWoS Indoor, RSPS Champion, Spring Gathering, New England camp, Rab Mathieson

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Here are a couple of pictures missed from the report on Saturday’s successful Glasgow & West Indoor contest at Coatbridge. They are of Adult Section drumming champion Craig Lawrie (below) of Lomond & Clyde PB and the other trophy winners (above). Good to see one of the ‘old stagers’, Eric Ward, putting his reputation on the line against the younger generation. I am sure the promoters appreciated his support for…

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RSPBA Glasgow & West Inaugural Indoor Contest

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This was a very successful day with a large crowd filling the main auditorium at Coatbridge High School, Lanarkshire, for the inaugural championship. In his address Branch Chairman Gordon Hamill thanked the local authority, North Lanarkshire Council, and in particular Mr Jim Park, Head of Music, for the use of the excellent premises and Mr Brian Robinson of Robinson Jewellers for donating the trophies. Mr Hamill added: ‘If you have enjoyed…

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RSPBA Glasgow & West Branch Solo Drumming 2015

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The winner of the inaugural championship held today in Coatbridge High School, Lanarkshire, was Craig Lawrie of Lomond & Clyde Pipe Band.  A delighted Craig received his trophy from Branch Secretary Maureen Gilmour.  Runner up was Eric Ward of Greater Glasgow Police who won the MSR section. Results: Overall – 1 Craig Lawrie 2 Eric Ward 3 Mark Hastings, Denny & Dunipace 4 Cameron Ward, Greater Glasgow Police MSR –…

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Highlands & Islands Piping Draw

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The draw for the Highlands & Islands solo piping has just been released: SENIOR PIPING, Saturday 2 May, 2015, Oban High School Adjudicators:  A Wright, N Mulvie, R MacShannon, S Shedden, R Wallace, I MacFadyen, I McLellan, W Cowan. Class 27 Piobaireachd, Grade A & P 9am Trophies:  1st – Cooper Salver, 2nd – Dugald MacColl Memorial Angus J. MacColl, Benderloch Jenny Hazzard, Edinburgh Chris Armstrong, Airth Gordon Bruce, Kilwinning Cameron Drummond, Edinburgh Michael Elder,…

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Donald MacLeod Memorial – Pictures Added

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William McCallum was declared the overall champion at today’s Donald MacLeod Memorial competition held at the Caladh Inn, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, after placing first in both Ceol Mor and Ceol Beag. Runner-up was Iain Speirs. In an extremely generous gesture, the competing pipers waived their fees for playing  – the money going towards the continuation of the contest next year. Fear an Tighe John Smith also paid tribute to…

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