Gordon Castle, Fochabers, results from today May 20. Sunny day, seven in Seniors, two Juniors. Piobaireachd 1. Calum Brown – Glengarry’s March 2. Edward Gaul – Patrick Og 3. Gordon Barclay – Pipers Warning to his Master 4. Bradley Boxall – Kinlochmoidart 1 5. Alan Clark – MacCrimmon’s Sweetheart March 1. Alan Clark 2. Calum Brown 3. John MacDonald 4. Edward Gaul 5. Gordon Barclay Strathspey and Reel 1. Calum…
I spent yesterday afternoon with Jimmy McIntosh who, with his wife Joyce, is on a three-week visit to the UK. Jimmy, now in his 90s, continues to amaze everyone with his energy and enthusiasm for piping. He is a firm believer in the adage ‘don’t count the days; make every day count’ and is currently involved in a number of projects, which, with Joyce’s valuable support, I am sure he…
Very healthy entries for the Blair Atholl piping a week on Sunday (May 27) – at least in the seniors. Over 40 signed up across all grades. Unfortunately there are only a few forward for the under 18s and the organisers are keen to encourage as many youngsters as possible to get involved. So if you are a junior and feel like a tune at what is effectively the first…
Some say his para is more ‘handy’ than diddle, others that to him a good reed is a Dan Brown paperback (spelling isn’t his strong suit)… others bemoan his lack of spacial awareness as he tramps with his cromach to the isles. All we know is, he is our favourite, our number one, our very own MacStig……. Having watched the online performances at Bangor, courtesy of Big Robert (plaudits for that),…
Dundee City contest was held today in improving weather in the east coast town. The above picture shows the contest arena outside the city’s Caird Hall. For yesterday’s Dunbar contest click here for details on George Heriot’s big win in G2. For Gourock and Inveraray’s narrow win over Scottish Power click here. Grade 4B 1 MacKenzie Caledonian Nov B 2 Coupar Angus Burgh 3 Dollar Academy Nov B Grade 4A…
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