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Glenfinnan, Lonach, Strathardle Games and Capt. John MacLellan Memorial Medal Results

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Ten pipers played at Scotland’s most picturesque Highland games venue at Glenfinnan on August 17. Judges were Iain MacFadyen (piobaireachd), Rona Lightfoot (light music). Piob: 1 Jacob Dicker (Canada) 2 Duncan Beattie 3 Dan Lyden (USA)March: 1 Scott MacLean 2 Jacob Dicker 3 Dan LydenS&R: 1 Jacob Dicker 2 Scott MacLean 3 Dan Lyden 17&Under Piob.: 1 Maggie McConnochie (NZ) 2 Ian MacLeod17&Under March: 1 Maggie McConnochie 2 Ian MacLeod…

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Glenurquhart, Crieff and Nairn Games Results

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A good turnout of seven seniors and seven junior pipers played at this year’s competition on August 24, reports Jane Drennan, Piping Convenor at Glenurquhart. Iain MacFadyen and DJ MacIntyre judged the seniors and Archie Drennan the juniors. Piob.: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Matt Pantaleoni 3 Scott McLean 4 Sandy Adams March: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Matt Pantaleoni 3 Scott McLeanS&R: 1 Angus MacPhee 2 Matt Pantaleoni 3 Scott McLeanJig: 1…

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Argyllshire Gathering Day 2 Results with Pictures and Juniors Added

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Ceòl beag is the focus of the second day at Oban with competitions for ‘A’ and ‘B’ grade March and Strathspey & Reel and Jig. There is also the Intermediate MSR for young pipers who played in the MacGregor Memorial the day before, and local contests. Conditions were wet and windy but canopies provided for judges and competitors offered a good degree of protection from the elements. ‘A’ March, Royal…

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Argyllshire Gathering Day 1 Results Updated with Comment

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Four of the major piobaireachd competitions in world piping, plus the Former Winners’ MSR, were held yesterday in Oban, Argyll . Only four days after lifting the World Pipe Band Championship with his Inveraray band, P/M Stuart Liddell walked off with the Champion Piper award in the senior events. Stuart placed second in MSR and third in Piobaireachd to give him the title. By Robert Wallace Another remarkable feat: Stuart’s…

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Focus of World Piping now on Argyllshire Gathering/ CLASP League Winners

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After a huge week in the pipe band world our focus now turns to a huge week in the solo piping world, namely the Argyllshire Gathering In Oban. Piobaireachd competitions are underway for Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Senior Piobaireachd and MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd. These exclusive events are restricted to either the top pipers in their category or those who have qualified from previous success. Any prize is a significant achievement;…

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