Pitlochry Games Results

Damp, overcast conditions but only a few light showers at Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire on September 14. The piobaireachd competition, sponsored by the Piobaireachd Society, attracted a large entry and was capped at 20. Twenty-six in the light music. Christopher Armstrong continued his good form from the Argyllshire Gathering, but the piper with most points was young Cameron May, Lesmahagow (pictured). Judges reported a high standard, particularly in the ceòl…

Review: Braemar Gold Medal 2024

It is seldom that we assemble for breakfast at Braemar the pavilion filled with chat about sun cream. Yet that was the pleasant concern abroad as we judges met for our morning repast. Blue skies, hot sun, pine tree shade, mountain air… and the prospect of some excellent pipe music put a zest into the bacon and eggs and a spring into the heels as we made our way to…

Blairgowrie & Rattray Games Results

Here are the solo piping results from today (Sept 8th), writes Piping Convenor Stuart Samson. A large entry, with over 60 competitors across the adult events and 13 in the juniors. Weather overcast with a nice temperature – a little bit of rain at the end of the day made for a damp prize giving. The photo is of myself presenting the trophy to Sarah Muir winner of the Open…

Braemar Gathering Results – Updated with Juniors

One of the last Highland games of the summer was held in fine conditions at Braemar today (September 7). HM King Charles and HM Queen Camilla were in attendance, continuing a royal tradition dating back to the time of Queen Victoria. The king of the piping boards was overall champion Angus MacPhee, with the coveted piobaireachd Gold Medal and light music all going to him. Angus is pictured above with…

News from Across the Water: SLOT win All Irelands/ Tribute Band/ September Solos

From early morning pipe bands and spectators from home and abroad descended on the grounds of  Newbridge House, Donabate, County Dublin, for the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships – and what a great day of musical entertainment and competition it was. Grade 1 is always a tight affair, and this year was no different. St Laurence O’Toole took the early initiative by winning the MSR, giving them a two point lead. Despite Field…