Solo piping draws for Mòd Ghlaschu 2026

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Musical talent of the highest calibre was also on display for what was a busy day of traditional music competitions at The Royal National Mod in Lochaber. In the 2025 junior piping competitions, Seonaidh Forrest from Skye, who attends, Plockton High School won the Under 16 2/4 March title, taking home the Roderick Munro Quaich.

The solo piping competitions for the Mòd Ghlaschu 2026 take place on October 10, with the Junior events held at the City Of Glasgow College and the Senior events at the National Piping Centre. Events at both venues begin at 9am.

The competition programme can be downloaded as a PDF and gives start times and room locations for each competition.

Senior Piping

Premier & A Grade Players – Ceòl Mòr

  • 1. Darach Urquhart
  • 2. Angus Macphee
  • 3. Eireann Cameron
  • 4. James Mcpetrie
  • 5. Jamie Elder
  • 6. Cameron May
  • 7. John Mcdonald
  • 8. Calum Watson
  • 9. Sandy Cameron
  • 10. Ben Duncan
  • 11. Jonathan Simpson
  • 12. Roderick Macleod
  • 13. Callum Wynd
  • 14. Gordon Mccready
  • 15. Alistair Brown

Premier & A Grade Players – Ceòl Beag

  • 1. Steven Gray
  • 2. Ashley Mcmichael
  • 3. Craig Muirhead
  • 4. Ross Conner
  • 5. Gordon Mccready
  • 6. Michael Fitzhenry
  • 7. Roderick Macleod
  • 8. Calum Watson
  • 9. John Dew
  • 10. Cameron May
  • 11. Ben Duncan
  • 12. Angus Macphee
  • 13. Bobby Allen
  • 14. Sandy Cameron
  • 15. Darach Urquhart
  • 16. Callum Wynd

B Grade Players – Ceòl Mòr

  • 1. Ross Conner
  • 2. Ben Mulhearn
  • 3. Ruairidh Brown
  • 4. Callum Carn
  • 5. Calum Dunbar
  • 6. Kristopher Coyle
  • 7. John Dew
  • 8. Ashley Mcmichael
  • 9. Lewis Maxwell
  • 10. Karen Warren
  • 11. Andrew Ferguson
  • 12. Andrew Smith
  • 13. Steven Gray
  • 14. Keith Bowes
  • 15. Edward Gaul
  • 16. Cameron Macleod
  • 17. Arran Green
  • 18. Kyle Shead
  • 19. Bobby Allen
  • 20. Daniel Nevans
  • 21. Andrew Pattison
  • 22. Michael Fitzhenry
  • 23. Andrew Hall
  • 24. Norman Gillies

B Grade Players – Ceòl Beag

  • 1. Callum Davidson
  • 2. Kristopher Coyle
  • 3. Arran Green
  • 4. Andrew Smith
  • 5. Daniel Nevans
  • 6. Edward Gaul
  • 7. Andrew Hall
  • 8. Andrew Ferguson
  • 9. David Bruce
  • 10. Keith Bowes
  • 11. Andrew Pattison
  • 12. Eireann Cameron
  • 13. Norman Gillies
  • 14. Kyle Shead
  • 15. Ruairidh Brown
  • 16. Callum Carn
  • 17. James Mcpetrie
  • 18. Alistair Brown
  • 19. Jamie Elder
  • 20. Cameron Macleod
  • 21. John Mcdonald
  • 22. Jonathan Simpson

Junior Piping

Pìobaireachd – 16-18

  • 1. Charlie Mack, Port Seton, Lodainn an Ear.
  • 2. Lily Robertson, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 3. Katherine Coyle, Isle of Arran Music School.
  • 4. Dòmhnall Eachann MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 5. Lauren Bain, Larbert High School.
  • 6. Brodie Maclean, Baile Iain.
  • 7. Calum MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 8. Seonaidh Forrest, Eilean Iarmain.
  • 9. Kitty Townsend, Arran High School.
  • 10. Owen Duncan McCreadie, St Margaret’s Academy.
  • 11. Craig MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 12. Morla Bruce, Glenalmond College.
  • 13. Alex Mandache, Àrd-sgoil Greenfaulds.
  • 14. Ethan Campbell-black, Clydeview Academy.
  • 15. Kenan Campbell, Glasgow City Schools.
  • 16. William Muirhead, George Watson’s College.

March, Strathspey & Reel – 16-18

  • 1. Lauren Bain, Larbert High School.
  • 2. Brodie Maclean, Baile Iain.
  • 3. William Muirhead, George Watson’s College.
  • 4. Calum MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 5. Charlie Mack, Port Seton, Lodainn an Ear.
  • 6. Seonaidh Forrest, Eilean Iarmain.
  • 7. Cameron Coupar, Blairgowrie High School.
  • 8. Kitty Townsend, Arran High School.
  • 9. Lily Robertson, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 10. Morla Bruce, Glenalmond College.
  • 11. Alex Mandache, Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath.
  • 12. Owen Duncan McCreadie, Baile Lèibhinn.
  • 13. Ethan Campbell-black, Grianaig.
  • 14. Dòmhnall Eachann MacGillEathain, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 15. Matthew Mills, Arasgain.
  • 16. Kenan Campbell, Glasgow City Schools.
  • 17. Katherine Coyle, Isle of Arran Music School.
  • 18. Craig MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.

Hornpipe & Jig – 16-18

  • 1. Calum MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 2. Morla Bruce, Glenalmond College.
  • 3. Ethan Campbell-black, Grianaig.
  • 4. Charlie Mack, Port Seton, Lodainn an Ear.
  • 5. Katherine Coyle, Isle of Arran Music School.
  • 6. Owen Duncan McCreadie, St Margaret’s Academy.
  • 7. Kitty Townsend, Arran High School.
  • 8. Craig MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 9. Alex Mandache, Àrd-sgoil Greenfaulds.
  • 10. Lauren Bain, Larbert High School.
  • 11. Seonaidh Forrest, Eilean Iarmain.
  • 12. Lily Robertson, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 13. Kenan Campbell, Glasgow City Schools.
  • 14. William Muirhead, George Watson’s College.
  • 15. Brodie Maclean, Baile Iain.
  • 16. Dòmhnall Eachann MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.

Pìobaireachd – Under 16

  • 1. Sydney Charles, Melton Mowbray.
  • 2. Alasdair Bullock, Loch Obha.
  • 3. Mirren Silver, Acadamaidh Allt a’ Mhuilinn.
  • 4. Fionnlagh Macmhaoilein, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 5. James Silcock, Àrd-sgoil na h-Eaglais Brice.
  • 6. Nathaniel McColl, Rinn Friù.
  • 7. Alexander Cruickshank, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 8. Matthew Macleoid, Sgoil MhicNeacail.
  • 9. Giselle Lee, The Mary Erskine School.
  • 10. Seota Nakano-Tang, Erskine Stewart’s Mellive.
  • 11. Ross Irving, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 12. Iain MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 13. Larry Presslie, Robert Gordon’s College.
  • 14. Seonaidh MacGilleEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 15. Jack Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 16. Cailean Acamovic, Preston Lodge High School.
  • 17. Ollie Kemp, Preston Lodge High School.

2/4 March – Under 16

  • 1. Seonaidh MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 2. Sydney Charles, Melton Mowbray.
  • 3. Emily M. Barker, Àrd-sgoil Loch Abar.
  • 4. Jaime Eve MacIntyre, An t-Òban.
  • 5. Alexander Cruickshank, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 6. Alasdair Bullock, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 7. Kayli Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 8. Mirren Silver, Acadamaidh Allt a’ Mhuilinn.
  • 9. Alasdair MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 10. Mairi MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 11. Zak Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 12. Cailean Acamovic, Lodainn an Ear.
  • 13. Larry Presslie, Obar Dheathain.
  • 14. Nathaniel McColl, Renfrew High School.
  • 15. Calum MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 16. Ross Irving, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 17. James Silcock, Àrd-sgoil na h-Eaglaise Brice.
  • 18. Iain MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 19. Eilidh Raeside, Àrd-sgoil Dhùn Breatainn.
  • 20. Rowan Ealasaid Cockburn, Sgoil Cheann Loch Gilb.
  • 21. Jack Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 22. Ciorstaidh Maclean, Cladach a’ Chaolais, Uibhist a Tuath
  • 23. Matthew Macleòid, Sgoil MhicNeacail.
  • 24. Fionnlagh Macmhaoilein, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 25. Ruaridh Lean, Alyth.
  • 26. Seota Nakano-Tang, Erskine Stewart’s Mellive.
  • 27. Francis Maclellan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 28. Charlene Nicholson, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 29. Giselle Lee, The Mary Erskine School.
  • 30. Ollie Kemp, Preston Lodge High School.
  • 31. Victoria Thomson, Johnstone High School.
  • 32. Rosie Kane, Còmhlan Pìoba Chill Bhearchain.

Strathspey & Reel – Under 16

  • 1. Seonaidh MacGilleEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 2. Sydney Charles, Melton Mowbray.
  • 3. Emily M. Barker, Àrd-sgoil Loch Abar.
  • 4. Jaime Eve MacIntyre, An t-Òban.
  • 5. Alexander Cruickshank, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 6. Alasdair Bullock, Loch Obha.
  • 7. Kayli Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 8. Mirren Silver, Acadamaidh Allt a’ Mhuilinn.
  • 9. Alasdair MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 10. Mairi MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 11. Zak Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 12. Cailean Acamovic, Lodainn an Ear.
  • 13. Larry Presslie, Obar Dheathain.
  • 14. Nathaniel McColl, Rinn Friù.
  • 15. Calum MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 16. Ross Irving, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 17. James Silcock, Àrd-sgoil na h-Eaglaise Brice.
  • 18. Iain MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 19. Eilidh Raeside, Àrd-sgoil Dhùn Breatainn.
  • 20. Rowan Ealasaid Cockburn, Sgoil Cheann Loch Gilb.
  • 21. Jack Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 22. Ciorstaidh Maclean, Cladach a’ Chaolais, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 23. Matthew Macleòid, Sgoil MhicNeacail.
  • 24. Fionnlagh Macmhaoilein, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 25. Ruaridh Lean, Alyth.
  • 26. Seota Nakano-Tang, Erskine Stewart’s Mellive.
  • 27. Francis Maclellan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 28. Charlene Nicholson, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 29. Giselle Lee, The Mary Erskine School.
  • 30. Ollie Kemp, Preston Lodge High School.

Ground of Pìobaireachd – Under 16

  • 1. Sydney Charles, Melton Mowbray.
  • 2. George Davidson, Woodfarm High School.
  • 3. Sam Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 4. Francis Maclellan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 5. Charlene Nicholson, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 6. Alasdair MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 7. Ross Irving, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 8. Ciorstaidh Maclean, Cladach a’ Chaolais, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 9. Rowan Ealasaid Cockburn, Sgoil Cheann Loch Gilb.
  • 10. Mairi MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 11. Eilidh Raeside, Dumbarton Academy.
  • 12. Kiro Brendon, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh.
  • 13. Rory Fielden, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 14. Fionnlagh Macmhaoilein, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 15. Calum MacLean, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 16. Ruaridh Lean, Alyth.
  • 17. Kayli Folan, Àrd-sgoil Pheairt.
  • 18. Zak Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.

Bagpipes – Jig – Under 16

  • 1. Ciorstaidh Maclean, Cladach a’ Chaolais, Uibhist a Tuath.
  • 2. Ross Irving, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 3. Fionnlagh Macmhaoilein, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 4. Cailean Acamovic, Preston Lodge High School.
  • 5. Alasdair Bullock, Loch Obha.
  • 6. Jaime Eve MacIntyre, An t-Òban.
  • 7. Ruaridh Lean, Alyth.
  • 8. Larry Presslie, Robert Gordon’s College.
  • 9. Kayli Folan, Peairt.
  • 10. Zak Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 11. Iain MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 12. Calum MacGillEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 13. Seonaidh MacGilleEathain, Eilean Bharraigh.
  • 14. Jack Folan, Peairt.
  • 15. James Silcock, Àrd-sgoil na h-Eaglaise Brice.
  • 16. Eilidh Raeside, Dumbarton Academy.
  • 17. Ollie Kemp, Preston Lodge High School.
  • 18. Sydney Charles, Melton Mowbray.
  • 19. Nathaniel McColl, Rinn Friù.
  • 20. Seota Nakano-Tang, Erskine Stewart’s Mellive.
  • 21. Matthew Macleoid, Sgoil MhicNeacail.
  • 22. Giselle Lee, The Mary Erskine School.
  • 23. Mairi MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 24. Mirren Silver, Acadamaidh Allt a’ Mhuilinn.
  • 25. Alasdair MacLeòid, Acadamaidh Rìoghail Inbhir Nis.
  • 26. Alexander Cruickshank, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 27. Francis Maclellan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 28. Rowan Ealasaid Cockburn, Sgoil Cheann Loch Gilb.

2/4 March – Under 13

  • 1. Calum Mitchell, Àrd-sgoil Sheumais Ghilleasbuig.
  • 2. Poppy Welsh, Àrd-sgoil Ghlinn Challdair.
  • 3. Micheal Iain Macmillan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 4. Charles Campbell, Sgoil Dhalabroig.
  • 5. Helen Maguire, Bun-sgoil Pàirc Whitehirst.
  • 6. Anthony MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 7. Hannah Cunningham, Chill Bhearchain.
  • 8. Uilleam Archie Irving, Uibhist a Deas.
  • 9. Dòmhnall Crisdean MacKinnon, Bun-sgoil Shlèite.
  • 10. Beth McAlaney, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 11. Lochaidh MacFhionghain, Sgoil Craigclowan, Peairt.
  • 12. Ruaraidh MacLeòid, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis.
  • 13. Òran MacGilleBhràith-MacUilleim, Bun-sgoil Shlèite.
  • 14. Kian MacNeill-Mac a’ Ghobhainn, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 15. Mìcheal Forrest, Camas Cros, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach.

Chanter – Slow Air – Under 13

  • 1. Micheal Iain Macmillan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 2. Anthony MacNeil, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 3. Hannah Cunningham, Chill Bhearchain.
  • 4. Uilleam Archie Irving, Sgoil Dhalabroig.
  • 5. Dòmhnall Crisdean MacKinnon, Bun-sgoil Shlèite.
  • 6. Beth McAlaney, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 7. Lochaidh MacFhionghain, Sgoil Craigclowan, Peairt.
  • 8. Katie Flora Sproat, Bun-sgoil Innis an Uillt.
  • 9. Oliver MacKinnon, Glaschu.
  • 10. Orla Claypoole-McCloskey, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 11. Ruaraidh MacLeòid, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis.
  • 12. Òran MacGilleBhràith-MacUilleim, Bun-sgoil Shlèite.
  • 13. Kian MacNeill-Mac a’ Ghobhainn, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 14. Mìcheal Forrest, Camas Cros, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach.

Novice – Play a 2/4 March

  • 1. Beth McAlaney, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 2. Rory Fielden, Àrd-sgoil an Òbain.
  • 3. Duncan Macmillan, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar.
  • 4. George Davidson, Woodfarm High School.
  • 5. Kiro Brendon, Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh.
  • 6. Sam Aiton, Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu.
  • 7. Aiden MacNeill-Mac a’ Ghobhainn, Sgoil Bhàgh a’ Chaisteil.
  • 8. Flo O’Neill, Chill Bhearchain.
  • 9. Charles Campbell, Sgoil Dhalabroig.
  • 10. Iagan Angus Duncan Macdonald, Sgoil Dhalabroig.
  • 11. Blair Harkess, Glaschu.
  • 12. Francis Maclellan, Sgoil Lionacleit.
  • 13. Eric McCaffery, Baile Iain.
  • 14. Aria Chalmers, Baile Iain.