Category: Solo Piping

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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Online Ticket Sales Sold Out for Piobaireachd Society Recital

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The Edinburgh Fringe Box Office has sold all of its substantial allocation of tickets for tonight’s Piobaireachd Society Recital in St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh. However plenty of tickets for the 200-seat auditorium are still available price £10 at the door. The concert features pipers Tom Peterkin, Finlay Johnston, John Dew and Nick Hudson. Time is 7 for 7.30pm. There will be four piobaireachd before a short interval and four after….

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Glenfinnan Games Results (updated with pictures)

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Thirteen pipers played on a cold and blustery day alternating with glorious sunshine. Rain stayed off for the most part. The spectacular scenery complimented the music with many tourists enjoying the occasion. Piobaireachd:1 Sandy Cameron 2 Eireann Ianetta-Mackay 3 Finlay Cameron March:1 Finlay Cameron2 Sandy Cameron 3 Callum Wynd Strathspey & Reel:1 Jacob Dicker2 Finlay Cameron3 Sandy Cameron Open Piob. Under 17: 1 Hector Finlayson 2 Liam Nicolson 3 Arran…

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Aberfeldy Games Results/ Gala Piobaireachd Concert/ Glenfinnan Reminder

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A blistering hot day for last Saturday’s (Aug 13) Atholl & Breadalbane Gathering at Aberfeldy. The Champion Piper, Bruce Erskine, is pictured above with his trophy and adjudicators Neil Mulvie (l) and Derek Fraser. Fife-based piper Brian Lamond continued his run of success in ceòl mòr at the games. Piobaireachd1 Brian Lamond 2 Chris McLeish 3 Bruce Erskine 4 Mark MacKenzie 5 Xavier Boderiou 6 Ewan Allen March, Strathspey &…

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