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Tobermory Games Results

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This small, traditional Highland games on the island of Mull celebrated its 100th anniversary yesterday in fine style. A large crowd, a large entry in the piping and only one rain shower. Duty band was Oban High School and Chieftain Sir Lachlan Maclean of Duart and Morvern. The programme blurb read: ‘Since 1923 on the ‘third Thursday after the first Monday in July’, Mull Highland Games have been held on…

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Young Piper of the Year, Benbecula, Junior Results Added

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The 2023 Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year is Cameron May, Lesmahagow. The competition was held today in Linaclate School (Sgoil Lionacleit). The judges were Sir P Grant, M Grey, Dr A MacDonald, P/M DJ MacIntyre. Ceol Mor1 Luke Kennedy, Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay2 Cameron May, Lament for the Children3 Angus MacPhee, Red Speckled Bull4 Calum MacMillan, MacFarlane’s Gathering March1 Kevin Beaton2 Cameron May3 Piers Dover4 Angus…

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South Uist Games Results

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A grand day at South Uist Games! This historic games were held today on the land around the famous Tom Morris-designed golf course at Askernish, writes Michael Grey. In fair morning weather and sunny afternoon skies a large crowd of locals and tourists descended on the field to take in the athletics, tug-of-war, Highland dancing and, of course, the piping. Twelve pipers took part in the senior events in addition…

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Inveraray Games Complete Results

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Dry, warm day at Argyll’s capital for the annual games. A chilly morning gave way to some warmth, with the covered piping boards making for ideal conditions for pipers, judges and spectators. Overall champion was Angus D MacColl with John Dew best B grade. Very healthy entries throughout the grades: 14 in the P/A Piobaireachd, 24 in the B and 25 in the C. High standard reported. P/A Piob1 Angus…

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Tomintoul Games Results

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A classic games at Tomintoul on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. A beautiful setting and fair weather until a downpour at 5pm.  Nine seniors and six juniors made a healthy competition. The overall senior champion was Calum Brown. Open Piobaireachd 1 Fraser Maitland – The Groat2 Calum Brown – King’s Taxes3 Hamish Munro – MacGregor’s Salute4 Piers Dover – Lament for MacSwan of Roaig Open March1 Calum Brown2 Hamish…

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