The Braemar Gathering has a huge global following, and after a three-year absence the organisers are delighted to offer free live streaming of the event for those unable to attend in person. Live streaming of the event is being trialled this year to help plan and create a more immersive […]
Twenty one pipers took part in the first ever Competing Pipers Association Bronze Medal competition yesterday, August 28, 2022 at The National Piping Centre. The results were: Steven Gray Fraser Allison Eireann Iannetta-MacKay Callum Wynd Ben MulhearnJudges: Murray Henderson, Colin MacLellan and Ronnie McShannon The winner, Steven Gray, get automatic […]
This autumn, the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is running a weekend of workshops for young pipers and drummers in Dumfries & Galloway. With so many creative opportunities in Scotland’s central belt, the band wanted to reach beyond that and take their programme to local tutors and make a […]
The Birnam Highland Games took place today, Saturday August 27, at the Games Park in Dunkeld. The solo piping results were: Overall Winner: Anna Kummerlöw Senior Piping – Piobaireachd Angus McPhee Nick Hudson Anna Kummerlöw Bobby Durning Mark MacKenzieJudges: Hugh Jamieson and Dr Bill Wotherspoon Senior Piping – March Ben […]
The Argyllshire Gathering was held on August 24 and 25, 2022 in Oban. Day two consists of outdoor solo piping competitions as part of the Oban Games at Mossfield Stadium. The results were: Royal Scottish Pipers’ Society Bronze Star – A Grade March Final Angus J MacColl, Benderloch Cameron Macdougall, […]
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 […]
The Lisburn and Castlereagh Pipe Band & Highland Dance Festival will take place on Saturday, September 3 from 10am in the village of Moira, within the picturesque rural setting of the Moira Demense. The United Kingdom Adult Solo Drumming Championship will also be held at the event, and follows on […]
The Isle of Arran Music School is inviting applications from enthusiastic and committed teachers of bagpipes to work as the piping instructor with the Music School’s highly popular Piping and Drumming Programme. Applicants will require a minimum qualification of a Diploma in a recognised music course or an equivalent piping […]
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 […]
