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…

Northern Ireland: Craigavon & District Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships

Words and pictures by John  Kelly Lurgan Park was transformed into a spectacular musical scene on Saturday with the Craigavon & District Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships attracting thousands of people to the dazzling one day event. Organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (Co. Down Section) in partnership with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, the event was a great success and showcased the brilliant talents…

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″]

Historic Pictures of Irish Pipe Bands Needing Identification

Yesterday’s story about the Fintan Lalor and Robert Armstrong Pipe Bands has proved popular and generated quite a bit of response including an email and a set of pictures from Mr David McFall. David writes: ‘Recently my mum was rummaging through old memorabilia and came across photos of the Robert Armstrong Memorial Pipe Band which my grandfather was a member. I was just browsing to see if anything still existed…