Editor’s Note: Apologies to anyone looking for the Draw. The Piping Convenor has asked for them to be removed for now as there have been more withdrawals and were not the correct version.
By Dr. Jack Taylor
The solo piping events at the Atholl Gathering take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026. It is a busy field, although manageable due to a fair number of withdrawals. The weather is looking fair at 22 degrees, sun/light cloud, so it should be a good day all round for the first outdoor contest of the season.
Registration will open at 8:30am, pipers must check in on the field before 9:30am or they will not be allowed to play. All competitors must show proof of entry – either email confirmation or ticket they receive at the gate (if not paid online at time of entry)
Can any piper withdrawing please let us know as soon as they can – Alistair Duthie – 07908030188 / 07887703179. Anyone not turning up without informing us will not be accepted to play next year.
Judges are Lewis Barclay, Robert Barnes, Barry Donaldson, Ian Duncan, Alan Forbes, Murray Henderson, Patricia Henderson, Peter Hunt, D J MacIntyre, Ronnie McShannon, Willie Morrison, Moira Robertson, Logan Tannock and Robert Wallace.