Taynuilt Games Results

The damp weather continued at this games held in the west Highland village on July 20th. Six played in the piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Judges were Jimmy Banks, Tom MacLean and Logan Tannock. Piob. 1 Angus MacColl, Lament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon2 Kyle Cameron, Cronan Padruig Seumas3 Cameron MacLeod, Earl of Seaforth’s Salute March 1 Angus MacColl 2 Kyle Cameron3 Scott McLean S&R1 Angus MacColl2 Kyle Cameron3…

Lochearnhead Games Results

Overcast and little rain at this traditional games. Eight played in the piobaireachd and 10 in the light music. Judging organised by the Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society. Piob. 1 Ben Mulhearn2 Austin Diepenhorst3 Jamie Forrester4 Brian LamondMarch 1 Austin Diepenhorst 2 Brian Lamond3 Greig Canning4 Chris McLeishS&R1 Brian Lamond2 Chris McLeish3 Greig Canning4 John Mulhearn Judges: I Duncan, J Fraser, P Hunt, J Taylor.

South Uist Games Results

The historic South Uist Games were held today on Askernish machair, writes Margaret Mary Findlay. The solo entries were up from previous years with a uniform high standard of playing. Congratulations to all the competitors and to Angus MacPhee, Inverness, [pictured above] on winning the overall senior piping competitions.  Judges for the day were Dr. Angus MacDonald, Michael Grey and Donald J MacIntyre. Senior Ceòl Mòr1st – Decker Forrest2nd – …

Luss and Forres Games Results

Showery day on the banks of Loch Lomond. An amateur CLASP event was held in parallel with the Open competitions. Sixteen played in the Open Piob, 18 in the light music. Piobaireachd1 Bobby Allen – Battle of Auldearn No 22 Andrew Hutton – Too Long in this Condition3 Dan Nevans – Melbank’s Salute4 Andrew Pattison – Lament for Capt. MacDougall5 Neil Smith – Old Men of the Shells6 Keith Bowes…

Lochaber Gathering Entries Open/ Lochearnhead and Other Games Details

In preparation for this year’s Lochaber Gathering on Friday 23rd August (the day after Games Day at the Argyllshire Gathering), we have opened the Senior Entries and will hold them open until noon on 15th July, writes Ken Cameron, Chairman of Lochaber Piping Society. We are very restricted in numbers due to the nature of the venue, the excellent Highland Cinema in Fort William, so any sections which are over-subscribed will be…