North Uist Games Results (updated with Juniors)

A lovely sunny day on Hosta Machair with a big crowd in attendance and a very good turnout of Senior and Junior pipers. No junior results as yet. Champion Piper was Ben Duncan who is pictured above with his trophy. Piobaireachd 1st Archie Drennan (Lament for the Iolaire) 2nd Peter MacGregor (Massacre of Glencoe) 3rd Kate Kimove 4th Ben Duncan (The Battle of Waternish) March 1st Donald MacPhee 2nd Ben…

Paisley Centre Stage for Annual West of Scotland Branch Contest

Glasgow and West of Scotland Branch of the RSPBA will hold their innovative annual competition in Paisley Town Centre tomorrow (July 22). In the above picture Johnstone Pipe Band celebrate after their success at the 2016 contest. The official publicity release reads: ‘Paisley town centre will welcome some of Scotland’s top piping talent for the annual Paisley Pipe Band Competition tomorrow. ‘The event, which is in its eighth year, will see…

Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year 2017 (Final Update)

A very healthy entry at this competition which took place on Benbecula. Highlands & islands Young Piper of the Year was Sgt. Ben Duncan of the Army School of Piping. Ben is pictured above with his trophies. The competition was held at Sgoil Lionacleit, Benbecula, on Thursday 20 July  2017 and was followed by a prize giving ceilidh in the Dark Island Hotel. Senior (30 and Under) Ceòl Mòr: 1st Charlie…

Tobermory Games Results

A beautiful day at the friendly games, writes the Editor. The sun shone, the hospitality flowed and the real West Highland character was there in all its glory. There was good piping too.  Not a great entry, but the playing was enjoyable nevertheless. Champion Piper: Angus D MacColl. The above picture shows the judges with Piping Convenor Torquil Telfer relaxing after their day on the bench. The Mish may be dead…

South Uist Games Results (pictures added)

Lovely dry day on Askernish Machair with a good Uist breeze. Piper Donald MacPhee took the major honours. Senior competition judges were Iain Morrison and Willie Morrison. Junior comp. judges were John Don MacKenzie and Neil Mulvie. The picture above is of Champion Piper Donald MacPhee striding out as the judges look on. Pìobaireachd: 1st Donald MacPhee – Beloved Scotland. 2nd Ben Duncan – MacSwan of Roaig 3rd Kate Kimove…