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Atholl Gathering 2026 Results – Updated

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The Atholl Gathering was held yesterday (May 24) in the grounds of Blair Castle, Perthshire. There were several call offs but still a very healthy entry with 17 in the P/A Piobaireachd. The weather was settled with some warmth and sunshine. There were graded senior contests for Piobaireachd. The March, Strathspey and Reel and Hornpipe & Jig were open but split into four heats with three pipers in each progressing…

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P/M Andy Venters

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The death has been announced of P/M Andy Venters, Queen’s Own Highlanders. Andy was 90. Andy was a noted teacher of cadets and in schools and Pipe Major of the regiment and its ex-members association band. He was also a noted composer with several fine tunes to his name. Funeral details to follow.

Atholl Gathering Details

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The 2026 Atholl Gathering is this Sunday, May 24. It has attracted a very large entry. Piping Convenor Jack Taylor: ‘It is a busy field, although manageable due to a fair number of withdrawals.  ‘The weather is looking fair – 22 degrees, sun/light cloud, so it should be a good day all round for the first outdoor contest of the season. ‘Competitions start at 9.30am sharp. Pipers must check in on the…

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Piping Press Shop Revamp

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The PP Shop has been rationalised and simplified making it easier than ever to access our tutor books, digital books and music downloads. All goods are now on one page with connections where relevant to a PayPal checkout. This checkout accepts PayPal, ApplePay and credit cards. Piobaireachd lesson downloads are already available. These number 172. The piper plays along with the complete tune played by our editor Robert Wallace and…

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Highlands & Islands Festival 2026 – Updated With Full Results and Comment

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Very large entries in all Senior and Junior Grades. The competition was held in the Oban High School on Saturday, May 2. Judges reported a high standard in both P/A events. Of the MSR Barry Donaldson commented: ‘The prizewinners all played extremely well. There was very little between them. The pipes and fingers were impressive and those who failed to make the list generally had issues with pulsing and phrase…

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