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Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 Complete Results

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping, plus the Former Winners’ MSR, were held today in Oban, Argyll. Gold Medal1 Sean MacKeown, Port Urlar, £5502 Andrew Donlon, Lament for Capt. D MacKenzie, £4003 Darach Urquhart, Fair Thee Well Donald, £2504 Chris Armstrong, Lament for Capt. D MacKenzie, £2005 Connor Sinclair, MacDonalds are Simple, £150Judges: J Banks, A Forbes, J Wilson Silver Medal1 Zephan Knichel, £3502 Ruairidh Brown, £3003 Ross Miller, £1504 Bobby Durning, £1005 Andrew Smith, £60Judges: E Anderson, M…

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SPA Professional Contest 2026 – Full Results

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The annual professional competition run by the Scottish Pipers’ Association was held at the Piping Centre in Glasgow today, April 11. There was a good entry in all categories. The competition was sponsored by the Piobaireachd Society and the Competing Pipers’ Association. Champion Piper was Cameron May (pictured above). Four prizes and five places in each category. President Logan Tannock thanked the stewards who were on duty throughout the day from…

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Lochnell Intermediate Piping Championship Results

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This prestigious contest for solo pipers aged under 22 was held on October 10th, at Lochnell Castle, Benderloch, Argyll, courtesy the Earl of Dundonald. The overall champion at the 5th annual competition was Magnus Stone from Massachusetts, USA. He became the first overseas winner of the coveted title. He is 17 years old. He qualified for Lochnell by placing third in the MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd at this year’s Argyllshire Gathering….

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Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 Results Complete

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping, plus the Former Winners’ MSR, were held today in Oban, Argyll. Gold Medal1 Steven Leask, MacLean’s March2 Brendan Eade, Prince’s Salute 3 Sean McKeown, Young Laird of Dungallon4 Callum Brown, Ronald MacDonald of Morar5 Chris Armstrong, Lament for the Departure of King JamesJudges: A Forbes, M Henderson, W Wotherspoon Silver Medal1 Kyle Cameron, You’re Welcome Ewen Locheil 2 Jonathon Simpson, Lament for the Viscount of Dundee3 Ross Miller, MacFarlane’s Gath.4 Joe…

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SPA Professional Contest 2025 – Full Results

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The annual professional competition run by the Scottish Pipers’ Association was held at the Piping Centre in Glasgow today, April 12. There was a good entry in all categories. The competition was sponsored by the Piobaireachd Society and the Competing Pipers’ Association. Champion Piper was Angus MacPhee. Three prizes and five places in each category. President Logan Tannock thanked the stewards who were on duty throughout the day from early morning…

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