During my time as an RSPBA adjudicator I judged in the USA on six occasions. The first two of these were at Costa Mesa in Orange County, close to Los Angeles. The first time I travelled over with the late and legendary Pipe Major Angus MacDonald MBE, formerly of the Scots Guards. Angus was a hilarious companion during the trip. When we arrived we joined up with Pipe Major Harry…
Well, what do you think? Chance of a season? Given what the Prime Minister announced on Monday we can start living again from June 21. And, if we can believe anything from the tartan collective in Holyrood these days, we in Scotland will be more less in step with that, writes the Editor. This means we can forget any band contests or Highland Games in May and June. I’m told…
Scorcher at Aboyne today. Twenty in Open events, strong junior field. Under 18 Piobaireachd 1. Kyle Cameron, Battle of Auldearn No 12. Christopher Happs, Battle of Auldearn No 23. Liam Brown, The Field of Gold4. Aly Williams, Cabar Feidh gu Bragh Under 18 MSR 1. Kyle Cameron2. Christopher Happs3. Ewan Allen4. Jake Roberts Piob:1 John Dew, Rory McLeod’s Lament2 Jonathon Simpson, Lament for the Viscount of Dundee3 Allan Russell, The…
A very pleasant day on the beautiful west coast. Champion Piper James MacKenzie (r) is pictured with Ceol Beag Champion, Finlay Cameron. Piob 1 James MacKenzie 2 Jonathan Simpson 3 Andrew Hall 4 Finlay Cameron 5 Connor Kellett Judge: A Maclean March 1 Jonathan Simpson 2 Finlay Cameron 3 James MacKenzie 4 Calum MacColl S&R 1 Finlay Cameron 2 James MacKenzie 3 Jonathan Simpson 4 Connor Kellett [wds id=”4″] Jig 1 Andrew Hall…
Reader Ian Forbes on the Grade 1 Worlds qualifying draw… ‘I have several comments. The current system is to divide up the top six bands from last year’s results, and split them with three bands going into each heat with the other bands drawn at random. However, this system, while having its merits, does not take account of the current season’s results and there are two additional bands, Fife Police and…
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