Strathmore Games Results

The annual games were held in the grounds of historic Glamis Castle, Angus, yesterday. The weather was mostly warm and dry but with a shower later on. In the picture above, successful competitor Calum Wynd competes in the piobaireachd and against the pipe band. Thanks to Peter McCalister for the pix. Piob 1 Edward Gaul, Lady Margaret MacDonald’s Salute 2 Peter McCalister 3 Gordon Barclay 4 Eirann Ianeta-McKay 5 Jonathan…

Ardrossan Games Junior Piping (updated)

No seniors at this contest held in warm sunny conditions on the Ayrshire coast but excellent piping from the young contestants. 13 Years & Under March 1st – Gregor Grierson 2nd – Zealand Niamh McElhinney 3rd – Fraser Hamilton 4th – Finlay Peden 5th – Christopher McCarton 6th – Ewan Allan 15 Years & Under MSR 1st – Bobby Allan 2nd – Luke Kennedy 3rd – Ross Connor 4th – Nicholas…

Aberfeldy Mod Junior Results

Under 18 yrs results at the Perthshire  Mod held in Aberfeldy today: Piobaireachd 1st Bobby Allen 2nd Archie Clark 3rd Campbell Stewart MSR 1st Bobby Allen 2nd Campbell Stewart 3rd Jack Liddell The judge was Andrew Frater. [wds id=”6″]

National Piping Centre Absorb College Amid Boardroom Changes

The absorption of the College of Piping into the National Piping Centre behemoth is well underway as the above picture shows, the new signage appearing shortly after the official takeover on May 1, writes the Editor. The College is now referred to as ‘The NPC Otago Street’ and work is underway to combine the two shop websites. For the moment prices are being standardised up or down (usually slightly up)…

PP Ed’s Blog: Judging Pupils/ Craig’s Book/Piob Concert/ Inverness Recital/ Black Watch Book

At risk of boring everyone rigid, myself included, I repeat again that I do not have any problem with suitably qualified individuals being part of a judging bench when they have a student playing provided the usual declaration of interest is observed. Senior pipers must judge AND teach if we are to keep producing our Gordon Walkers, our Stuart Liddells, the Angus MacColls.  However, it sticks in the craw rather…