The Argyllshire Gathering was held on August 24 and 25, 2022 in Oban. Senior Piobaireachd Angus MacColl, Benderloch Callum Beaumont, Dollar Alan Bevan, Abbotsford, Canada Bruce Gandy, Dartmouth, Canada Stuart Liddell, InverarayJudges: Dr Angus MacDonald, Iain MacFadyen BEM, Colin MacLellan Former Winners’ MSR Connor Sinclair, Crieff Alex Gandy, Dartmouth, Canada […]
The Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal was won by Jamie Forrester at the Argyllshire Gathering today, August 25, 2022. The top five placings were: Jamie Forrester, Haddington Sandy Cameron, Roy Bridge John Mulhearn, Glasgow Sean McKeown, Bowmanville, Canada Derek Midgley, Tinton Falls, USAJudges: Alan Forbes, Murray Henderson and Bob […]
Zephan Knickel was the overall winner today at Crieff Highland Gathering. This was the first time in eight years that solo piping had featured at the historic event held in Perthshire, Scotland. An international entry played in good weather conditions throughout the day. The results were as follows. Ceòl Mòr Peter McCallister Cameron May […]
The Gordon Duncan Memorial competition was held last Sunday, August 14, on the final day of Piping Live! 2022, and the winner was Bradley Parker from Northern Ireland. The other competitors were Angus Nicolson, Scotland; Ladislas Klatka, Brittany; and Andrea Boyd, Canada. The competition format celebrates Gordon Duncan’s links to […]
The Abernethy Games took place on Saturday, August 13, in the picturesque village within the Perth and Kinross region. Seven pipe bands played in the competition which was judged by Archie Maclean from Inverness. The Portsoy Pipe Band were announced as the winners of the George Bain Challenge Shield making […]
Many words have been, and will be, written about the achievement of Pipe Major Richard Parkes and his record breaking 13 World Championship Grade 1 wins as leader of Field Marshal Montgomery. But for now, have a look at the pictures and see what it means to the band celebrating […]
The Lorient Interceltic Festival in Brittany took place from August 5 to 14 with ten days and nights of parades, concerts, shows and entertainment. The 24th International Contest of Pibroch took place on August 8 as part of the festival with 12 pipers competing. The results were as follows: Robert WATT […]
The Ballater Highland Games were held on Thursday, August 11 in Monaltrie Park, Ballater. Eight played in very warm, sunny conditions. Xavier Boderiou was overall champion, and the judges were Duncan Watson and Jack Taylor. Piobaireachd Brian Lamond – The Fingerlock Xavier Bouderiou Angus MacPhee Andrew Donlon John MacDonald Adam […]
The World Solo Amateur Piping Competition at Piping Live! marks the start of the new CLASP season and the festival is when the previous years’ winners get presented with their clasps in the Piping Live! Street Cafe. Yesterday, August 11, Daniel Johnstone and Ben Hall were on hand to receive […]
The CLASP Grade 1 World Amateur Solo Piping Competition took place at St Aloysius Convent Chapel on August 11 as part of Piping Live! 2022. The competition was judged by Willie Morrison. The results were as follows: Grade 1 Overall Winner – Daniel Johnstone Piobaireachd Con Houlihan Daniel Johnstone Ben […]
