Shortly after hearing the news that he had won the much sought after Inverness Silver Medal P/M Ross McCrindle of the Army School of Piping spoke to the Editor. Ross is pictured above outside the Eden Court Theatre, scene of his success. A clearly delighted Ross said: ‘It is maybe a cliché but this is a dream come true for me. It really is. It has been a long time coming….
The Inverness Gold Medallist for 2018 is Dr Peter McCalister. Dr McCalister is pictured above on stage at the Eden Court Theatre scene of his triumph. Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal 1 Peter McCalister, War or Peace 2 Cameron MacDougall, MacKenzie of Applecross 3 Sandy Cameron, Brother’s Lament 4 Cameron Drummond, Young Laird of Dungallon 5 Connor Sinclair, MacKenzie of Gairloch Judges: A Forbes, M Henderson, J Taylor Silver…
To Inverness today for the Northern Meeting. It begins with a reception in the Town House – always a pleasant couple of hours. The previous year’s Gold Medallist usually gives a tune or two, so on duty tonight should be Alasdair Henderson, P/Sgt of Inveraray & District Pipe Band. Tomorrow it is on with the action at the Eden Court Theatre. The weather forecast is looking positive so it should…
Lonach Highland Gathering have sent the following: The Lonach Highland Gathering and Games was held in the village of Bellabeg, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, last Saturday, 25th August. A crowd of around 7,000 attended the event which featured a packed programme of over 70 traditional events including the iconic march of the Lonach Highlanders – believed to be the largest body of non-military men in the United Kingdom to carry ceremonial weapons….
Paula Glendinning has sent this…..We’re pleased to announce that the 36th Nicol-Brown Competition will be held at the First Reformed Church in Scotia, New York, on Saturday, October 6, 2018. The contest will be judged by two former Nicol-Brown champions who are both exceptional pipers and teachers: Nancy Tunnicliffe and Eric Ouellette. On Friday, October 5, the Nicol-Brown committee will be hosting a recital by Eric Ouellette and a brief reception for the competitors where they…
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