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Lochaber Gathering Results – Pictures Added

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This competition was held on August 27 in the Highland Cinema, Fort William. Sponsors were the Moidart Trust and PF Charitable Trust. Piping Convenor Ken Cameron: ‘The day started grey with some drizzle, but by the time the 6/8 March and Hornpipe & Jig competitions started on the outside platform, rain had stopped and the day warmed up with blinks of sunshine. ‘Of course, the overhead canopy provided shelter for…

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Argyllshire Gathering at Oban Enjoys a Successful Two Days of Competition

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What a jovial, jubilant, just brilliant return to form by the Argyllshire Gathering. The first major solo piping event for three years was a triumph in every sense and just reward for the stewards for their determination and ‘can do’ attitude throughout the pandemic years. They refused to allow it to halt their 150th Anniversary celebrations last year, putting on reduced events to keep the music going. By the Editor…

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Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 – Complete Results and Pictures Added

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping were held today in Oban, Argyll. Gold Medal1 Jamie Forrester, Phantom Piper of the Corrieyairick, £5502 Sandy Cameron, End of the High Bridge, £4003 John Mulhearn, Daughter’s Lament, £2504 Sean McKeown, Prince’s Salute, £2005 Derek Midgley, Lord Lovat’s Lament, £150Judges: A Forbes, M Henderson, R Worrall  Silver Medal1 Calum Watson, Big Spree, £3502 Calum Brown, Nameless, Cherede Darievea, £3003 Jonathon Simpson,…

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Argyllshire Gathering/ Lochaber Draw (Jnrs. added)/ Piping Job/ New Book

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The focus of world piping is today on the coastal town of Oban in Argyll. The very best pipers have converged on the old seaport for two days of competition which will change the careers of the winners. Gold Medal, Senior Piobaireachd, Silver Medal or MacGregor Memorial success means instant recognition and prestige. Judges gather tonight to select the piobaireachd the pipers will play. These will be given out only…

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Crieff Games Results – updated

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A full entry at this revived solo piping competition. In a statement the promoters said they were delighted at the support of the piping community for the return of solo piping at their games. Twenty-six entered.One competitor said: ‘Warm day, cold in the pipers’ area of shade, blistering success for Crieff as it returns to having solo pipers who came from all over the world to support them.’ Piob (three…

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