South Lanarkshire student Cameron May has claimed the prestigious title of Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year Just ten years after taking up the pipes, 20-year-old Cameron May from Dillarburn, South Lanarkshire, has been named Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year. Six pipers vied for the […]
The Renfrew Pipe Band Competition was held at Robertson Park on Saturday, July 22. Lower Clyde Pipes and Drums won the Grade 3 competition with four first places. The full results were as follows: Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4A Grade 4B
The Taynuilt Highland Games took place yesterday, Saturday July 22, at the Sports Field, Taynuilt in Argyll. The overall winner was Angus MacColl and the full piping results were as follows: Piobaireachd March Strathspey and Reel Junior March Junior Strathspey and Reel
Braemar’s Junior Games was held on King George V Park yesterday, Saturday July 22. Nine pipers and three pipe bands were joined by many youngsters competing in the races and dancing events giving the crowd an afternoon of informal fun. The piping judge was Dr. Jack Taylor and the results […]
The Belfast TradFest Solo Highland Piping Competition takes place tomorrow, Sunday July 23, at The Deer’s Head, Lower Garfield St, Belfast. Five of Ireland’s top pipers will perform a 6-8 minute medley selection of their choice showcasing their unique playing styles. Order of competitors: Tickets are available from Belfast TradFest […]
The Mallaig & Morar Highland Games take place on Sunday, August 6, at the Lovat Memorial Field, Morar, PH40 4PA from 12 noon. Solo piping entries will be taken on the field, and the trophies up for grabs are the John Gillies of Bourblach Special Ceòl Mòr Memorial Cup, the […]
The Western Isles Lottery Team have planned a programme of events which mark the 100th anniversary of the sailing of the Metagama from Stornoway, which took so many islanders away to seek a new life in Canada. The week begins on Tuesday, August 8, when Craft Fairs, a Fairground and […]
The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers have had three competitions in July at Luss Highland Gathering, Rosneath in Victoria Halls, and most recently at Inveraray Highland Games on Tuesday July 18. Luss Highland Games Grade 1 – Piobaireachd Grade 2 – Piobaireachd Grade 3 – Piobaireachd Grade 1 – […]
The historic South Uist games were held yesterday, Wednesday July 19, on the land around the famous Tom Morris-designed golf course at Askernish. In fair morning weather and sunny afternoon skies a large crowd of locals and tourists descended on the field to take in the athletics, tug of war, […]
by Dr. JACK TAYLOR. A chilly morning gave way to some warmth at Inveraray Games yesterday, Tuesday July 18. A busy arena, with the covered piping boards surrounding it made for ideal conditions for pipers, judges and spectators. Around 55 competed in the senior events. P/A Piobaireachd B Piobaireachd C […]
