Duncan Johnstone Memorial Results

This annual competition organised by the Competing Pipers’ Association was held today, March 21, at the Piping Centre in Glasgow. B Piob: 1 James Frazer 2 Andrew Pattison 3 Bradley Parker 4 Edward Gaul 5 Keith BowesB MSR: 1 Alastair Brown 2 Jonathon Simpson 3 Andrew Pattison 4 Finlay Frame 5 James FrazerB Jig: 1 Alastair Brown 2 James Frazer 3 Jonathon Simpson 4 Arran Green 5 Finlay FrameC Piob:…

History: Argyllshire Gathering 1981, Part 2

We continue with our article from the Oban Times of early September 1981. It is by Alfred Morrison, their piping correspondent at the time. He continues his examination of the performances in that year’s competition for the Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal….. The next player was P/M Gavin Stoddart who has had a successful a successful season as a competing piper. He was asked to play the Fingerlock. He…

History: Argyllshire Gathering 1981

This article is from the Oban Times of early September 1981. It is by Alfred Morrison their piping correspondent at the time. Alfred, affectionately known as ‘old Fred’, was the father of the Gold Medallist and bellows piper supreme, ‘young’ Fred Morrison. Alfred was a native of South Uist. It was there as a young man he received his piobaireachd tuition from visiting instructor RB Nicol, one of the Bobs…

Scottish Schools Championship/ Stirling Junior Solos

Young musicians from a record-breaking 172 schools across Scotland gathered in Kilmarnock last Sunday for the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships, marking the largest number of schools ever involved in the event’s 12-year-history, writes Lesley Wilkinson. Held at the William McIlvanney Campus, the Championships welcomed 51 bands and ten quartets from every corner of the country, with 90% of participating schools coming from the state sector. Organised by the Scottish Schools Pipes…

Uist & Barra 2026 Results (Updated)

This competition was held today, March 7, at the Piping Centre in Otago Street, Glasgow. There was an appreciative audience throughout the day. Eleven invited pipers competed. Invitations were based on success at the major competitions in 2025. Ceòl Mòr for the Glasgow Highland Club Medal1 Finlay Johnston, £220, Donald Gruamach’s March2 Callum Beaumont, £175, My Dearest on Earth Give Me Your Kiss3 Connor Sinclair, £110, Port Urlar 4 Angus MacColl,…