Bobby with his trophies.
Bobby with his trophies.

Kintyre Piping Society’s annual competition for juniors was held on Saturday, April 6 in Campbeltown. It was a particularly good day for Lanarkshire youngster, Bobby Allen who continued his fine form with a clean sweep.

The full results are:

Chanter
10 Years and Under
– 1. Freya Borthwick, Campbeltown; 2. Rio Arkell, Campbeltown; 3. Arran Brown, Campbeltown; 4. Hannah Gilchrist, Campbeltown; 5. Jake Anderson, Campbeltown; 6. Emma Millar, Campbeltown.

11-14 Years – 1. Maia McNeillie, Campbeltown; 2. Grace McTaggart, Campbeltown; 3. Euan McCartan, Lochgilphead; 4. Aiden Brodie Campbeltown.

Novice March (on pipes) ¬ 1. Calum McAllister, Campbeltown; 2. William McLean, Kilkenzie; 3. Ryan Logan, Ardrishaig; 4. Calum O’Hanlon, Muasdale; 5. Ewan O’May, Campbeltown.

The age 10-14 winners.

Under 15
Ceòl Mòr
– 1. Euan Lindsay; 2. Catriona Norman.
March – 1. Euan Lindsay, Kilmacolm; 2. Christopher McCartan, Lochgilphead; 3. Catriona Norman, Callander.
Strathspey & Reel – 1. Euan Lindsay; 2. Christopher McCartan; 3. Matthew McKerral, Campbeltown.
2 x 2/4 Marches – 1. Euan Lindsay; 2. Christopher McCartan; 3. Catriona Norman.
Slow Air – 1. Euan Lindsay; 2. Matthew McKerral; 3. Catriona Norman.

15-17 Years
March
– 1. Bobby Allen, Glasgow; 2. Ruaraidh Logan, Ardrishaig.; 3. Calum McKillop, Drumlemble.
Strathspey & Reel – 1. Bobby Allen; 2. Ruaraidh Logan; 3. Murray O’May, Kippen.
Hornpipe & Jig – 1. Bobby Allen; 2. Ruaraidh Logan; 3. Calum McKillop.
Ceòl Mòr – 1. Bobby Allen (Battle of Auldearn No. 2); 2. Calum McKillop.
2 x 2/4 Marches – 1. Bobby Allen; 2. Calum McKillop; 3. Murray O’May.
MSR (Judge’s Choice) – 1. Bobby Allen; 2. Calum McKillop; 3. Murray O’May.

Junior Champion – Euan Lindsay; Senior Champion – Bobby Allen.

The age 15-17 winners.
The age 15-17 winners. L-R: Bobby Allen, Catriona Norman, Calum McKillop, Matthew McKerral and Euan Lindsay.

Judges: Iain Hurst and Ewan Dewar.