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Chairman Resigns from Solo Judging Association

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Bruce Hitchings, Chairman of the Solo Piping Judges Association, has resigned with immediate effect citing health issues. The Association will now look for an interim Chair to see it through to its AGM in November. Mr Hitchings, who is resident in the USA but who makes regular forays to the UK, had been in post for over two years. His tenure of office has been marked by some controversy, not…

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South Uist Games Results

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Here are the results from what was started as a damp driech morning on Askernish Machair, but later sunshine brightened up the day, writes Margaret Findlay. Overall Senior success once again to Angus MacPhee.  Senior Ceòl Mòr: 1 Decker Forrest 2 Angus MacPhee 3 Kevin Beaton 4 Micheal MacLellan 5 Seumas ScullionSenior 2/4 March:  1 Angus Mac Phee 2 Kevin Beaton 3 Donald MacLeod 4 Fiona MacLean 5 Decker ForrestSenior S&R:…

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Inveraray Games Results 2026

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The warm spell continued for this popular, graded games held in the grounds of the famous castle on July 21. They attracted a large entry from far and wide. There were 20 entered for the Junior Piobaireachd, 24 for the P/A grade, 25 for the B and 25 for the C. Light music entries were similar. To add to that, stewards had amateur and local events to contend with, making…

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Tomintoul Highland Games Results

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The traditional Highland Games took place at Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire, last Saturday, July 18, writes Duncan Watson. The village is believed to be the highest settlement in the country.  In common with the USA, this year marks its 250 years of existence. There were extra events to celebrate this.  Considering the population of the village and surrounding area, there was a huge crowd of spectators and, having chatted to a few, it was…

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Stonehaven & North Uist Games and Helensburgh Contest Results (updated)

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Stonehaven (July 19) enjoyed spectacular weather with warm sunshine. There is no piobaireachd at this games. Champion piper was Campbell Wilson, listed as of Czechia though originally from New Zealand. Pictured above are prizewinners Calum Brown, Campbell Wilson and Ursa Beckford. Open March: 1 Campbell Wilson 2 Calum Brown 3 Ursa BeckfordOpen S&R: 1 Campbell Wilson 2 Calum Brown 3 Ursa Beckford U18 March: 1 Rory Menzies 2 Larry Presslie…

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