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Weekend Games Results Round Up

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Five different Highland Games piping contests were held over last weekend, one on Friday, three on Saturday and one yesterday, August 10. Attendances at some were affected by the European Pipe Band Championships being held in Perth. Once more we appreciate the assistance of those correspondents who have sent the following information and pictures: Nethybridge, August 9Seven seniors played at Nethybridge, writes Dr Jack Taylor. This Games runs its own…

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Gala Recital of Piobaireachd in Edinburgh Tonight

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As I write 61 tickets have been sold via the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Box Office for tonight’s gala recital of piobaireachd ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’. Cash entry will be available at the door of the venue St Cecilia’s Hall, Niddry Street, Edinburgh, from 7pm. Tickets are £15 or £12 concession. By Robert Wallace, President of the Piobaireachd Society There will be six piobaireachd played, three either side…

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Killin Games Results

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A dry day and a very healthy entry of 25 pipers for the seniors at Killin on August 6. Champion Piper was Jonathon Simpson with three first and one third prizes. Piobaireachd1 Jonathon Simpson, Cabar Feidh gu Brath2 Ross Conner, Old Men of the Shells3 Martin Kessler, His Father’s Lament for Donald MacKenzie4 John Dew, You’re Welcome Ewen Locheil March: 1 Ross Conner 2 William Geddes 3 Jonathon Simpson 4…

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Sandy’s New Chanter

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The winner of the 58th Silver Chanter was Sandy Cameron, Roy Bridge. His tune was the Lament for Macleod of Colbeck. It was Sandy’s first win of the prestigious award. The recital / competition was held last night before a large audience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Gaelic College, Sleat, isle of Skye. The sponsors were Torabhaig Malt Whisky, the Piobaireachd Society and the College. By Peter McCalister Sandy qualified for…

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Lorient Results/ Young Piper of the Year Results

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Stuart Easton, New Zealand, won the Lorient Piobaireachd yesterday playing Lament for the Children. Stuart is pictured above with his trophy. Other places:2 Alexis Meunier, Melbank’s Salute 3 Andrew Carlisle, Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay4 Alastair Donaghy, Beloved Scotland5 Josh Chandler, Desperate Battle Prizemoney: 1 €450 2 €300 3 €200 4 €150 5 €130 ; Also competing were Stuart Liddell, Robbie MacIsaac, Hervé le Floc’h, Cédric LeBozec and Craig Muirhead….

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