Maclean Highland Gathering, NSW

Maclean Showground Maclean, New South Wales

The Maclean Highland Gathering Solo Piping Competition takes place in Maclean on Easter Friday afternoon and evening each year. Hundreds of pipers from across the country gather to compete in one of Australia’s foremost solo piping competitions. Whether your interest is in piobaireachd or light music there is something for […]

SPA Club Night

The National Piping Centre

The Scottish Pipers’ Association’s monthly club night at The National Piping Centre McPhater Street. A convivial evening of piping with occasional guest pipers playing.

Ulster Solo Piping & Drumming Championships 2023

Lisnagarvey High School Warren Gardens, Lisburn, County Antrim

The entries have now opened for the Ulster Solos, and will close on Friday 31st March 2023. The syllabus and entry form links can be found on the event page – here

Scottish Pipers’ Association Annual Professional Competition

The National Piping Centre 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow

GRADES PREMIER/A. Venue: National Piping Centre McPhater St Glasgow The competition is open to all members of the Scottish Pipers’ Association. Membership costs £20 per annum. Any late entries will play first and will only be accepted if there are places available. Contest Events are; Piobaireachd: Donald MacLeod Trophy and 3 prizes […]

The Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival (Piping events)

Oban High School Soroba Rd, Oban, Argyll & Bute

The piping and drumming events of the Highlands & Islands Music & Dance Festival take place on Saturday, April 29 in Oban High School. The competitions are organised by the Netherlorn Piping Society and they are offering Junior Drumming, and Junior and Senior Piping events. Closing date for all entries […]

RSPBA North of Scotland Indoor Pipe Band Competition

The Gordon Schools Castle Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (North of Scotland Branch) are hosting an Indoor Full Band Contest on Saturday 29th April 2023.   Spectators entry fee:  Adult £5  Concession £3  School children Free  

£3 – £5

Gordon Castle Highland Games and Solo Piping

Gordon Castle Fochabers

The Gordon Castle Highland Games took place on May 15, 2022, in Fochabers, Moray. The overall champion was John MacDonald and the Junior overall champion was Jake Robertson.  The 2023 Gordon Castle Highland Games will be held on May 21. Photo: The 2022 overall champion, John McDonald, being presented with […]