Piobaireachd Society Concert 2026/ CLASP Results

Our recital, ‘Classical Pipe Music – Scotland’s Hidden Treasure’, part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, was once again a resounding success. It was held in St Cecilia’s Hall last Sunday, August 9th. Ninety-five people were present buying tickets on the door or via the festival box office. The format has changed a little over the years but the basic structure has remained the same. Pipers play piobaireachd to an interested and…

New Book on the Judging of Solo Piping

A new book on the judging of solo piping has been issued by the Piobaireachd Society. It has been compiled and edited by PP Editor Robert Wallace who is also President of the Society. The book builds on an early edition entitled ‘The Judges’ Companion’ issued in 2005. The new book has contributions from some of the best writers and authorities on piping and the judging of competitions: Malcolm McRae,…

Weekend Games: Strathpeffer, Inverkeithing, Tain

Four Highland Games were held over the weekend (it would have been six but for the cancellation of Dornoch and Nethybridge). We have already reported on Aberfeldy and below we have results from the remainder. Firstly Strathpeffer, north-west of Inverness….. John Don MacKenzie Niall Mathieson judging. Condition good in the morning but rain developed after lunch. Seven played in the Piobaireachd and eight in the light music. Piob.: 1 Gordon…

Aberfeldy Show Results (updated)

Cloudy day with a cool breeze in the Perthshire heartlands. Thirteen played in the juniors and 11 in the seniors. Champion Piper: Magnus Stone, USA (pictured above). Junior Champion: Morla Bruce (pictured below). Piob: 1 Magnus Stone, Lament for the Earl of Antrim 2 Xavier Boderiou 3 Edward Gaul 4 Martin Kessler MSR: 1 Allan Russell 2 David Bruce 3 Magnus Stone 4 Xavier Boderiou Slow Air & Jig: 1…

Carloway Show Piping Results

Aaron Ingram won the Carloway Show and Highland Games Piping Championship held on Wednesday the 5th of August at the Carloway Showground, Lewis. Six competitors took part. Judge for the day was Mr Domhnall ‘Ban’ Macdonald of Kyles Flodda, Benbecula, and Master of Ceremonies Dr John Smith of Breasclete, Lewis. MSR: 1 Aaron Ingram 2 Melissa Jeffrey 3 Mathew MacLean H&J: 1 Aaron Ingram 2 Melissa Jeffrey 3 Seumas Smith Medley (must include…