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SUMMARY:Tain Highland Games 2025 (TBC)
DESCRIPTION:The 30th Tain Highland Gathering\, sponsored by Glenmorangie plc will take place on SUNDAY 10th AUGUST 2025 (TO BE CONFIRMED) at Glenmorangie Ground\, on the A9\, just north of Tain. \nA traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events – Highland Dancing\, Piping\, Track & Field Events\, Cycling\, and\, of course\, the Heavies! \nLocal Events commence 11am – Open Events from 2pm \nEntry – Adults £10.00\, School Children £5; Toddlers (pre-school) – free; \nFamily Ticket (2 Adults/2 children/Parking) £30 \nCar Park £5\, Programme free \nCRAFT\, FOOD or TRADE STAND ENQUIRIES – please contact Carrie on taingatheringstalls@gmail.com \nAll other enquiries\, please email secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com \nPiping in 2024\n\nJUNIOR PIPING(commences 11am)\n15 yrs & under March Strathspey & Reel 16-18 years March Strathspey & Reel 18 yrs & Under Jig Pibroch \nSENIOR PIPING (commences 11am)\nPibroch March Strathspey & Reel Jig \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail:secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com\n\n\n\nThe 29th Tain Highland Gathering\, sponsored by Glenmorangie plc will take place on SUNDAY 11th AUGUST 2024 at Glenmorangie Ground\, on the A9\, just north of Tain. \nA traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events – Highland Dancing\, Piping\, Track & Field Events\, Cycling\, and\, of course\, the Heavies! \nLocal Events commence 11am – Open Events from 2pm \nEntry – Adults £10.00\, School Children £5; Toddlers (pre-school) – free; Car Park £5\, Programme free \nBOOK YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE ON-LINE – just click on the link belowWe have partnered with the secure online ticketing services of Ticketebo for the provision of our tickets.\nBuy online today by clicking below. \nhttp://ticketebo.co.uk/taingames \nCRAFT\, FOOD or TRADE STAND ENQUIRIES – please contact Carrie on taingatheringstalls@gmail.com \nAll other enquiries\, please email secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/tain-highland-games/
LOCATION:Glenmorangie Ground\, Tain\, County of Ross\, Highlands\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fergus Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus\, Ontario. This year’s Festival features Heavy Events Competitions\, Pipe Band Competitions\, Highland Dancers\, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village\, Whisky Tasting\, McKiddie’s Centre\, Celtic musicians and international vendors featuring Scottish wares and fares! \n \n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/fergus-scottish-festival-2/
LOCATION:Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex\, 550 Belsyde Ave. E.\, Fergus\, Ontario\, N1M 3S1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260525T155430
CREATED:20211111T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T092457Z
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SUMMARY:Abernethy Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:The solo piping entry form can be downloaded here: https://abernethyhighlandgames.com/wp-content/uploads/Solo-Piping-Entry-Form-2025.pdf \nEntries to The Piping Convenor by 5th August. Email: solopiping@abernethyhighlandgames.com \nCompetitions start at 10.30 • Registration on the day in the Secretary’s tent before 10.15 \nhttps://abernethyhighlandgames.com/wp-content/uploads/Solo-Piping-Entry-Form-2025.pdf \nEntries maybe submitted on the day or in advance to the Drumming Convenor by 31st July. Email: solodrumming@abernethyhighlandgames.com \n \nPiping results from Abernethy Highland Games 2024
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/abernethy-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Games Field\, Nethy Bridge\, PH25 3DA\, Nethy Bridge\, Inverness-shire\, PH25 3DA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abernethy Highland Games":MAILTO:grantpf@doctors.net.uk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
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SUMMARY:European Pipe Band Championship in Perth\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:•European Pipe Band Championship trophies. \nThe date set for the Europeans is Saturday\, August 9 in Perth\, which is traditionally the date of the Perth Highland Games. \n\n\n\nRSPBA Headquarters\n45 Washington Street\nGlasgow G3 8AZ\nTel: 0141 221 5414\nEmail enquiries@rspba.orgVenue: North Inch\, Perth\nAll Grades
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/european-pipe-band-championships-2/
LOCATION:Perth\, Lesser South Inch\, Perth\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Pipe Band Competition 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the RSPBA NI Branch.\nEmail Patricia Pedlow patricia.pedlow@rspbani.org\n4\, 3\, 2\, 1 & DM
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/newcastle-pipe-band-competition/
LOCATION:Newcastle\, County Down
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
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SUMMARY:Skye Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:•The colourful buildings at Portree harbour on the Isle of Skye. The venue for the Games is The Lump\, which is a sloping promontory which rises above the old quay\, jutting into Loch Portree and giving picturesque views of the area. \nContact Piping Convenor: Cameron MacFadyen\, 17/18 Borve\, Portree\, Isle of Skye\, IV51 9PE. cameron.macfadyen@btinternet.com \nDetails for 2024\nThe entry form for 2024 can be downloaded here\n  \nCompetition No 1:  Dunvegan Medal.   Skye Gathering Hall\, Portree. 8.30am\nCompetitors will submit four tunes from the list below to the Piping Convenor. The competitor will be asked to play one of these tunes by the judges. \nCompetition No 2:  Col: Jock Clasp.   St Columba’s Parish Church\, Portree 7.30pm\nThis competition is confined to current and previous holders of the Dunvegan Medal. \nCompetitors will submit four tunes from those marked ** on the list below to the Piping Convenor. If the winner of this year’s Dunvegan Medal is known by 7pm\, he/she will be invited to play in the Clasp. Competitors\, therefore\, are advised to prepare four of the specified tunes\, which could then be offered\, for both competitions. \nList of MacCrimmon tunes: \n\n\n\nBattle of Waternish\, The **\nLament for the Duke of Hamilton **\n\n\nEarl of Ross’s March\, The **\nLament for the Earl of Antrim **\n\n\nFlame of Wrath for Patrick Caogach\, A\nLament for the Harp Tree **\n\n\nGlen is Mine\, The\nLament for the Only Son\n\n\nGroat\, The\nMacCrimmon Will Never Return\n\n\nI got a kiss of the King’s hand **\nMacCrimmon’s Sweetheart\n\n\nJohn Garve MacLeod of Raasay’s Salute **\nMacDonald’s Salute\, The **\n\n\nKing’s Taxes\, The\nMacLeod of MacLeod’s Lament **\n\n\nLament for Donald Bàn MacCrimmon **\nMacLeod of Raasay’s Salute\n\n\nLament for Donald Doughal MacKay **\nMacLeod’s Controversy\n\n\nLament for Donald of Laggan\nMacLeod’s Salute\n\n\nLament for MacLeod of Colbeck **\nMrs MacLeod of Talisker’s Salute **\n\n\nLament for MacSwan of Roag **\nPretty Dirk\, The\n\n\nLament for Mary MacLeod\nRory MacLoude’s Lament **\n\n\nLament for Patrick Og MacCrimmon **\nSalute on the Birth of Rory Mòr MacLeod\, The\n\n\nLament for the Children **\nToo Long In This Condition\n\n\n\n  \nCompetition Nos. 3 & 4:   6/8 March\, and Hornpipe & Jig.   St Columba’s Church\, Portree 8.30am.\nEach piper plays one 6/8 March of own choice followed by a Hornpipe and Jig of own choice.  There will be on opportunity for competitors to re-tune between the March\, and Hornpipe & Jig. \n  \n  \nWednesday 9th August 2023\nCompetition No. 5:  2/4 March (Kemble Star) 9.00am.\nHeats – Each piper submits three Marches of own choice and is asked to play one of them once through. \nCompetition No. 6:  Strathspey & Reel (Peter MacFarquhar Star) runs in conjunction with Competition No. 5\, the 2/4 March \nHeats – Each piper submits three Strathspeys and three Reels of own choice and is asked to play one Strathspey & one Reel once through. \nPipers entering both competitions will play the 2/4 March first and\, after an opportunity to re-tune\, will play the Strathspey & Reel. \nHeat 1 of Competitions 5 and 6 will take place in St Columba’s Church \nHeat 2 will take place in the Skye Gathering Hall\, Portree. \nFinals – The top three performers from each heat (i.e. 6 competitors drawn from the two March heats and 6 competitors from the two S&R heats) will go forward to take part in the finals in St Columba’s Church starting at 1.30pm.  For the March Final\, pipers will perform the unplayed two tunes from their original submission of three i.e. not the march played in the heats.  If a piper is in both finals he/she will be asked to play their two Marches\, and then the Strathspeys and Reels rather than making separate visits to the platform.  There will be an opportunity to retune between the Marches and S&R.  As with the March final\, in the S&R final competitors will play their two so-far-unplayed S&Rs (once through) in order of their own choosing. \nPrizes:              1st                     2nd                    3rd                    4th                    5th        6th \nComp 1.            £140                 £100                 £70                   £40                   £20       – \nComp 2.            £200                 £120                  £100                    –                     –          – \nComp 3.            £  60                 £  40                 £30                   £20                   £15        – \nComp 4.            £  60                 £  40                 £30                   £20                   £15       – \nComp 5.            £  70                 £  50                 £40                   £30                   £20       £10 \nComp 6.            £  70                 £  50                 £40                   £30                   £20       £10 \nSpecial Prizes: \n\nThe piper with the highest points in the Ceòl beag (light music) competitions will win the Dr Allan MacDonald Cup + £200\nThe piper with the highest aggregate points in the Clasp and/or Dunvegan Medal + Ceòl Beag competitions will win the Highland Society of London award of £500. In the event of a tie points in the Clasp will count double.\n\nPoints for placings in the Ceòl Mòr competitions are as follows: 1st – 10 points\, 2nd – 8\, 3rd – 6\, 4th – 4\, 5th – 2. \nNote that the last two placings do not apply in the Clasp competition. \nPoints for placings in the Ceòl Beag competitions are as follows: 1st – 6\, 2nd – 5\, 3rd – 4\, 4th – 3\, 5th – 2\, 6th – 1. \nIn the event of a tie\, weighting will be given to the competitor scoring highest in the Ceòl Mòr events. \nCompetition Rules:\n\nAny competitor who is unable to attend the competition after entry must notify the Convenor\, at the latest on the day before the competition. Failure to do this without reason may result in refusal of entry in subsequent years.\nCompetitors must appear in Highland Dress\, and remain so attired until after the presentation of prizes. Jackets should be worn in the piobaireachd events.\nCompetitors must be in attendance not later than the advertised reporting time\, or other notified time\, failing which they will only be allowed to play at the discretion of the stewards.\nThe order of play will be adhered to as far as is possible\, but the committee reserve the right to alter this if\, in the opinion of the Piping Convenor\, circumstances so require.\nCompetitors\, who are not known to the committee\, or who do not hold a CPA grade\, are required to submit evidence of success in other competitions\, or a recommendation from a recognised tutor.\n\nFailure to observe any of these rules\, or the instructions of the stewards\, may result in disqualification and/or refusal of entry in a subsequent year. \nWhile every effort will be made to ensure that the competitions run as detailed above\, the Piping Convenor reserves the right to make any changes necessitated by unforeseen circumstances. \n\nentries for the Dunvegan Medal and light music competitions will be accepted in the two months between April and the end of May. A list of successful applicants and a reserve list (if necessary) will be circulated to all entrants by mid-June\nentries for the Clasp Competition will be accepted up until the beginning of August\nentries by post or email will be accepted and an inclusive entry fee of £15 should accompany entries. Please send to the convenor at the address below\nif a legible e-mail address is g the entry will be acknowledged by e-mail\, if no e-mail address is given\, acknowledgement will not be sent out unless you have included a stamped addressed envelope\nplease make all cheques payable to Skye Games Committee. Regrettably\, no late entries will be accepted\n\n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/skye-gathering/
LOCATION:Portree\, Isle of Skye\, Highland\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cameron MacFadyen":MAILTO:cameron.macfadyen@btinternet.com
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SUMMARY:Mintlaw Games
DESCRIPTION:Mrs L Niven\nInveroyne\nKirkton of Oyne\nInsch\,\nAberdeenshire AB52 6QU\nTel: 01464 851401 Tel No: 07754 098801\nEmail: linda@scottniven.co.uk\nAll Grades & D/M
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/mintlaw/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mrs L Niven":MAILTO:linda@scottniven.co.uk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
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SUMMARY:Mallaig and Morar Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Held at Lovat Memorial Field\, Morar\, from 12 noon \n\nJohn Gillies of Bourblach Special Ceòl Mòr Memorial Cup\nMacBrayne Cup for Marches\nStrathspey/Reel – The Archie Gillies Memorial cup\nBest Adult Piper – The Alasdair FB Roberst Memorial Quaich\n18 & Under – Simon MacKinnon Trophy
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/mallaig-morar-highland-games/
LOCATION:Lovat Memorial Field\, Morar\, Highland\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260525T155430
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SUMMARY:Bridge of Allan Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Bridge of Allan Highland Games are on Sunday 4th August 2024. All Grades and Drum Majors welcome. With over £8k worth of prize money up for grabs\, it’s another great opportunity to get out before the Worlds. Entries close on Sunday 23rd July\n\n\nhttps://rspba-landb.org/Documents/Entry_BOA.pdf\n\nhttps://rspba-landb.org/shop/dueslistbands.php
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/bridge-of-allan-highland-games/
LOCATION:Games Field\, Bridge of Allan\, Stirlingshire\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20250207T190317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T190322Z
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SUMMARY:IPBA Massed Pipes and Drums
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ipba-massed-pipes-and-drums/
LOCATION:Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann\, Wexford Town\, Wexford\, Ireland
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
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SUMMARY:Dundonald Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Dundonald Highland Games is one of Ayrshire’s premier cultural events. It is unique in capturing traditional Scottish heritage and strong community spirit within the picturesque setting of Royal Dundonald Castle. Admission to the Games is completely free and offers a whole range of entertainment and activities. \nThe festivities begin at 11.30am with the Children’s Fancy Dress competition at the Montgomerie Hall followed by the Street Procession through the centre of the village to the Playing Fields. At 12.30pm\, during the Opening Ceremony watch the coronation of the Games Queen and the Chieftain’s Address. \nThroughout the day the Piping Arena is home to the RSPBA Pipe Band and Drum Major contests where highly skilled local\, regional and international bands compete from Grades 1 to 4. Elsewhere\, the Solo Piping and RSOBHD Highland Dancing stages will showcase some of the finest Scottish and global talent. The Events Arena will provide a range of alternative entertainment including our burly Scots competing at the Heavy Events. Royal Dundonald Castle and the Visitor Centre is open all day and the castle will also provide a magnificent background for the Solo Lament during the Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony. \nVisit the Stalls & Craft Fayre where you will find a fantastic blend of commercial stalls and local clubs and organisations from throughout the village. \nLater on why not enter our popular Open Events competition which is free for members of the public to join in a variety of fun games and activities. Then watch the locals battle it out during the Tug-o-war and marvel in awe as the Massed Pipe Bands Parade marches through the village from the War Memorial. \nFinally\, round the day off by following a well-respected local tradition and drink a toast to the Chieftain in the local pub and continue the festivities in good company. \nWe hope you enjoy our Highland Games and all the events and activities held during Dundonald Games Week.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/dundonald-highland-games/
LOCATION:Royal Dundonald Castle\, Dundonald Playing Fields\, Dundonald\, Ayrshire\, KA2 9HD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
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SUMMARY:Inverkeithing Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The games start with a procession from the Civic Centre\, High St at 11.30am and closes at 5pm with the salute to the Chieftain by the massed pipebands\, followed by a procession back to the High St. \nSolo Piping entries will be accepted on the day of The Games \n\n\n\n13:00 PM\nSolo Piping
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/inverkeithing-highland-games/
LOCATION:Ballast Bank\, Inverkeithing\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T113251Z
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SUMMARY:Aboyne Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:•Crowds watch the massed bands at the start of the 2019 Aboyne Highland Games. Photo: HarryScott\, Deeside Camera Club\n\nOpen\, junior and local competitions including junior piobaireachd.\n\nFor more information and to enter https://register.aboynegames.com/
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/aboyne-highland-games/
LOCATION:The Green\, Aboyne\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morag McBeath":MAILTO:secretary@aboynegames.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20220704T102135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T120337Z
UID:29843-1754092800-1754179199@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Ulster Pipe Band & Drum Major Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ulster-pipe-band-chamionships/
LOCATION:Portrush\, Portrush\, Ulster
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBNI":MAILTO:info@rspbani.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
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SUMMARY:Glengarry Highland Games (Maxville)
DESCRIPTION:Since the first Games were held in 1948\, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is estimated to be one of the largest Highland Games in the world. Thousands of people find themselves drawn each year to Maxville to witness an outstanding display of music\, dance\, sports\, fiddling\, pageantry\, and tradition. \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here \n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/glengarry-highland-games-maxville/
LOCATION:Glengarry Highland Games\, 34 Fair Street\, Maxville\, Ontario\, K0C 1T0
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T143552Z
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SUMMARY:Arisaig Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:•Seonaidh Forrest being presented with the Cameron-Head cup for junior piping. Photo: Arthur Campbell \nPiping is one of the most iconic elements of Highland culture and our feature piping event is the Pìobaireachd competition which is often referred to as the classical music of the pipes. This is a technical piece with each part being artistically significant. Often these are calls to gatherings\, laments\, praises\, or descriptive\nArisaig Games also has a light music section covering Jigs\, Reels\, and Marches. The March is the military music where the piper marches round the platform in time to his music. When playing a Jig or Reel\, a piper is normally playing for dancers\, hence the reason for standing still on the platform tapping with one foot in time to the music. \nPiping entries are taken at the secretary’s tent up until 12 noon before the draw which takes place at or shortly after 12. The competition will start at 12.30pm prompt. \nAny late entries received after the draw has taken place will only be allowed to compete at the discretion of the judges and must be prepared to accept any position allocated to them in the order of play. \nThe draw for the Junior competitions will be held around 12:30pm at the Secretary’s tent with the competition beginning around 1pm. \nCompetition : 12.30 – 16.00 approx. \nPiping (Adult: Over 18yrs\, Open)\n151    Piobaireachd \nPiping (Adult: Over 18yrs\, Open)\n155    March\n156    Strathspey & Reel\n157    Jig \nPiping (Junior 2: Up to 18yrs\, Open)\n158    March\n159    Strathspey & Reel \nAdmission: Adults £8\, Concessions £4\, Parking £2. \nPlease note that there are no individual competition entry fees\, but all competitors are charged the standard admission at the gate. \nA family ticket priced at £22 is available for families with more than two children. \nTickets are not available in advance\, all admission fee’s are paid at the entrance gate on entry to the Games. Cash and card payments are accepted at the entrance gates\, but please bear in mind that most of the trade stands at the event will be cash only. \nCar parking is available via the main admission gate with cars parking on the hill above the Games field. \nWe do have some limited parking available closer to the field. If you require closer parking for mobility reasons\, please advise the stewards on the road and they will re-direct you to the secondary parking area.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/arisaig-highland-games/
LOCATION:Traigh Farm\, Arisaig\, Inverness-shire\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T144453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T094816Z
UID:1277-1753574400-1753660799@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:St Andrews Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:St Andrews Highland Games\nDate: Sunday July 27\, 2025 \nLocation: Station Park\, St. Andrews \nEvents: Running\, Cycling\, Heavy Weights\, Tug-of-war\, Solo Piping\, Highland Dance \nVenue this year is Station Park\, in front of the Old Course Hotel at the entrance to St Andrews from Dundee/Cupar – KY16 9SP
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/st-andrews-highland-games/
LOCATION:Station Park\, St Andrews\, Fife\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mr I Grieve":MAILTO:ig2shga@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T142742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T093804Z
UID:1245-1753488000-1753574399@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Balquhidder\, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Competitors pay the entry fee at the gate on the day and receive a wristband – there is no further registration fee on the field. \nAll timings are approximate (more details will be available on the day in the Games programme): \n10.30 Piping competition begins with the Pibroch and continues with March\, Strathspey & Reel throughout the day (see below); junior heavweights perform in the arena \nPibroch Senior and Junior (age 16 and under): No prior registration is required; registration on the field 10am for 10.30am start \nMarch\, Strathspey & Reel Senior and Junior: Registration and draw on field 1pm for 1.30pm start
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/balquhidder-lochearnhead-and-strathyre-highland-games-and-gathering/
LOCATION:Games Park\, Lochearnhead\, Stirlingshire
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T141845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T093417Z
UID:1233-1753315200-1753401599@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Highland & Islands Young Piper of the Year
DESCRIPTION:•South Lanarkshire student Cameron May claimed the prestigious title of Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year 2023.  \nThe young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025.\nFor further information please email\nyoungpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619 \nThe South Uist Games Piping competitions will take place on Askernish Machair on July 23rd 2025. For further information please email southuistgames@gmail.com or contact Margaret Mary Findlay on 07742101007 \nThe North Uist Games are on Friday 25th July 2025 at Balelone Farm. For further information please contact Ashley MacDonald on 07919 101011 or email: ash_la@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/young-piper-of-the-year/
LOCATION:Sgoil Lionacleit\, Isle of Benbecula\, Western Isles\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T141701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T093140Z
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SUMMARY:Mull Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Piping Events \nPibroch (Open)\, March (Open)\, Strathspey and Reel (Open)\, Pibroch (Junior Open)\, March\, Strathspey and Reel (Junior Local and Open)\, Strathspey and Reel\, Pibroch (Local)\, March (Local)\, Strathspey and Reel (Local)\, Beginners Chanter (Local). \nThere is no better sign that Games day has arrived in Tobermory\, than the sounds of the pipers tuning up and practising reverberating all around the bay. \nThe competitors compete in several styles of piping. \nThe Mull Highland Games takes place annually in the picturesque town of Tobermory\, the main population centre of the Hebridean Island of Mull. The island and its surroundings are steeped in history and abundant wildlife\, including eagles\, puffins\, otters\, whales\, dolphins and much more. \nAmidst the natural life and beauty of a geologically ancient landscape the islanders maintain and celebrate their unique history at the Games\, which is just one of the many events where island communities come together. \nThe third Thursday after the first Monday in July every year is set in stone as marking the day of the Games. It is a day for old friends to get together and celebrate this Celtic Olympics while cheering on competitors. \nIt is a unique spectacle combining ancient and modern competitive and cultural events for both professionals and amateurs in a beautiful setting.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/mull-highland-games/
LOCATION:Erray Park\, Tobermory\, Argyll & Bute\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mull Highland Games":MAILTO:admin@mullhighlandgames.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T141501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T131634Z
UID:1227-1753228800-1753315199@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:South Uist Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:•Angus Macphee was the over all winner of the South Uist Games in 2023 \nThe South Uist Games Piping competitions will take place on Askernish Machair on July 23rd 2025. For further information please email southuistgames@gmail.com or contact Margaret Mary Findlay on 07742101007 \nThe young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2024.\nFor further information please email\nyoungpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619 \nThe North Uist Games are on Friday 18th July 2025 at Balelone Farm. For further information please contact Ashley MacDonald on 07919 101011 or email: ash_la@hotmail.co.uk
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/south-uist-highland-games/
LOCATION:Askernish\, Lochboisdale\, Western Isles\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T141322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T065143Z
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SUMMARY:Inveraray Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:2024 Inveraray Highland Games Result Sheet \nPiping Convenor: Brian Spalding \nAll entry forms must be received by the Piping Secretaries no later than 26 April 2024. \nIf you have any queries please contact the piping team at piping@inveraray-games.co.uk \nPlease be advised that competitors will be admitted to the field this year without being issued with a Games Pass. Please make yourself known to a steward on arrival at the field to be admitted. \nAll senior competitions are limited to the first 25 entries received\, a draw will take place after the closing date and if required a reserve list will be used. Competitors not picked in the draw will be notified and refunded through PayPal. \nEntry Fees\nChanter £1.00\nJunior events £3.00\nAll other events £5.00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRequired Tunes\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note on the day of the competition the following number of tunes must be submitted to the judges: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJunior\nUnder 18 Open \n2 Piobaireachds\n2 Marches\n2 Strathspeys/Reels \nTunes to be given to the judge on the day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrade C\n3 Piobaireachds\n3 Marches\n3 Strathspeys\n3 Reels \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrade P\, A & B\n4 Piobaireachds\n4 Marches\n4 Strathspeys\n4 Reels \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRules\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry to the competition includes form and payment. Competitors will only be entered into their chosen event(s) once they complete the entry form and full payment has been received.\nAny competitor who is unable to attend the competition after entry must notify the Secretaries at the very latest on the day before competition. Failure to do this without reason may result in refusal of entry in subsequent years.\nCompetitors must report to the Secretaries tent on arrival to register. Once registered\, competitors will be requested to confirm their attendance with the designated platform steward.\nCompetitors must be in attendance no later than the advertised reporting time or other notified time\, failing which they will only be allowed to play at the discretion of Secretaries and Piping Convenor.\nThe order of play will be adhered to as far as is possible\, but the committee reserve the right to alter this is in the opinion of the Piping Convenor\, circumstances so require.\nEach senior competition will be limited to a maximum entry of 25 competitors on a first-come first-served basis.\nIn the senior piobaireachd competitions\, each player will be advised of their tune by the judge when they approach the platform.\n\nFailure to observe any of these rules or instructions of the stewards may result in disqualification and/or refusal of entry in subsequent years. While every effort will be made to ensure that the competition runs as details above\, the Piping Convenor reserves the right to make any changes necessitated by unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/inveraray-highland-games/
LOCATION:Inveraray Castle\, Inveraray\, PA32 8XE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Spalding":MAILTO:piping@inveraray-games.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20200219T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T072609Z
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SUMMARY:Helensburgh Solo Piping Competition 2025
DESCRIPTION:BPCR ADULT OPEN SOLO PIPING COMPETITION — entry form here\n\nThe Helensburgh Competition takes place on the Sunday before Inveraray Games. The competitions are:\n\n1. Open Adult Piobaireachd – submit 3 tunes (Prizes 1st to 4th with the James Auld Trophy and cash prizes)\n\n2&3. Open Adult March & S/R – submit 3 tunes for March & 3 tunes for S/R (Prizes 1 st to 4th with Rosneath trophies for both competitions and cash prizes)\n\n4. Open Juvenile March & S/R – 17yrs & under – 2 competitions (Prizes 1st to 3rd)\n\n5. Confined to HCCPB March & S/R – 17 yrs & under – 2 competitions (Prizes 1st to 3rd)\n\n6. Open Chanter 14 yrs and under – (Prizes 1st to 3rd)\n\n7. Confined to HCCPB chanter 14yrs & under – Prizes 1st to 3rd) CHANTER START TIME IS 1pm FOLLOWED BY JUVENILE COMPETITIONS\n\nAll details will be included in the 2025 entry form including – Closing date  – 30th June 2025; Venue – Victoria Halls\, Helensburgh; Payment details etc.\n\nColina Helen Campbell\nPiping convener\nBPCR\, RPHG\, LLHG\n07710427535\n\nResults from 2024\nHelensburgh Solo Piping Competition 2024 took place on Sunday\, July 14 at Victoria Halls\, Helensburgh. The judges were Barry Donaldson\, Peter Hunt\, Roddy Livingstone and Willie Morrison. \nThe competition was sponsored by James Auld\, Funeral Directors\, Helensburgh; Campbells Air Conditioning; Robert MacIntyre and Dave Kinsman Rosneath\, and HCCPB. Stewards were Skye Campbell Birnie\, Alasdair Huxtable\, Evelyn Snith and Roddy Gardner. \nOpen Chanter\n\nEilidh Raeside\, Dumbarton\nRowan Garden\, Cove\nConfined winner – Rowan Garden\, Cove\n\nOpen Juvenile March\n\nPeter MacKay\, Johnston\nMorla Bruce\, Alexandria\nArran MacKenzie\, Dumbarton\n\nOpen Juvenile S/R\n\nMorla Bruce\, Alexandria\nPeter MacKay\, Johnston\nEthan Campbell Black\, Kilbarchan\nConfined winner – Callum Mundie\, Tarbet\n\nOpen Adult March\n\nJamie Brownlie\, Carstairs\nPiers Dover\, New Zealand\nCameron May\, Lesmahagow\nCalum Wynd\, Dunblane\n\nOpen Adult S/R\n\nCameron May\, Lesmahagow\nCalum Wynd\, Dunblane\nAngus MacPhee\, Inverness\nJonathon Simpson\, Bo’ness\n\nAdult Piobaireachd\n\nAngus MacPhee\, Inverness\nJohn MacDonald\, Aberdeen\nCampbell Wilson\, Glasgow\nCalum Wynd\, Dunblane
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/helensburgh-highland-games/
LOCATION:Victoria Halls\, Sinclair Street\, Helensburgh\, Argyll & Bute\, G84 8TU\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colina Helen Campbell":MAILTO:campbell.crockett@live.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20230404T093825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T122308Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Scottish Festival
DESCRIPTION:The individual piping and drumming competition at the Cambridge Scottish Festival is administered by the Pipers and Drumming Society of Ontario (PPBSO). \nTo register for this competition\, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org \nFor Competition results\, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org/games \n\n\n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/cambridge-scottish-festival/
LOCATION:Churchill Park\, 200 Christopher Drive\, Cambridge\, Ontarion\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190429T074620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T134712Z
UID:2573-1752883200-1752969599@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Ards and North Down Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the RSPBA NI Branch.\nEmail Patricia Pedlow patricia.pedlow@rspbani.org\nGrades 4\,3\,2\,1 & DM
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ards-and-north-down-pipe-band-and-drum-major-championships/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, Castle Park\, Bangor\, Northern Ireland\, BT20 4TB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20220704T110325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T094137Z
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SUMMARY:Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:Public transport to the park is also available with a number of bus stops conveniently located around Robertson Park on Inchinnan Road and Paisley Road. McGill’s run a number of services through Renfrew\, including the environmentally friendly Switch 26 and Switch 23 services. \nMore information about the event can be found at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk \nMrs S Smith\, 26 Whitecraig Road\, Ardrossan\, Ayrshire\, KA22 7EF\nTel No: 0777 454 8125\nE-mail: gwoscontests@hotmail.com
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/renfrew-pipe-band-competition/
LOCATION:Robertson Park\, Inchinnan Road\, Renfrew\, Renfrewshire\, PA4 8LY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T142859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T132003Z
UID:1248-1752796800-1752883199@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:North Uist Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:•Games secretary\, Ada Campbell with Seonnaidh and Decker Forrest in 2022 \nThe North Uist Games are on Friday 18th July 2025 at Balelone Farm. For further information please contact Ashley MacDonald on 07919 101011 or email: ash_la@hotmail.co.uk \nThe young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025.\nFor further information please email\nyoungpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619 \nThe South Uist Games Piping competitions will take place on Askernish Machair on July 23th 2025. For further information please email southuistgames@gmail.com or contact Margaret Mary Findlay on 07742101007 \n  \n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/north-uist-highland-games/
LOCATION:Balelone Farm\, North Uist\, Western Isles\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20250213T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T161338Z
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SUMMARY:CLASP 2025 English League – Corby 4
DESCRIPTION:The CLASP at Corby Highland Gathering\nScoring\nPoints gained at Competitions 1\,2\,3 and 4 will feed into The English League. Points gained for Competition 5 will feed into the existing CLASP League and The English League \n\nBranch Competitions\nCompetition Four – 13 July ~ Corby Highland Gathering \nCompetition Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/clasp-2025-english-league-corby-4/
LOCATION:Corby\, Northamptonshire\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA London":MAILTO:branch_secretary@rspbalondon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20190329T135850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T085715Z
UID:1204-1752364800-1752451199@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Harpenden Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering\n\n\n\n\n\nA Scottish themed family fun day out and fundraiser for charities\nRothamsted Park\, Harpenden\, AL5 2LX.\nSunday 13th JULY 2025 10:30am to 5pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance tickets – £8.00 \nTickets on the day  – £10.00 \nAccompanied children\, 16 years and under – free
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/harpenden-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Rothamsted Park\, Harpenden\, Hertfordshire\, AL5 2LX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T155431
CREATED:20230601T091037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T085518Z
UID:37104-1752307200-1752426000@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Skagit Valley Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:Competitions take place on both Saturday\, July 12th and Sunday\, July 13th from 9am-5pm. \nRegistration will open in Spring\, 2025. \nThe sound is unmistakable\, and the lore of the instrument deeply woven into the very fabric of Scottish and Irish traditions and culture. To some\, the Great Highland Bagpipe is a cultural totem evoking images of warlike tartan-kilt-wearing Highlanders\, bravely leading the soldiers into battle. While it is true that is part of the instrument’s history\, the pipes have a rich and complex musical tradition that will be on full display at the Skagit Valley Highland Games. \nIndividual pipers and drummers participate in competitions where judges evaluate a player’s skill\, sound\, musical expression and other factors. Players are grouped by skill level (not age) and perform a variety of tune types (marches\, dance tunes\, slow airs and classical piping pieces). In a similar fashion\, pipe bands perform for judges as well and are judged as a group. \nCompetitors at the Skagit Valley Highland Games come from up and down the West Coast\, the lower mainland of British Columbia\, and other states and provinces to participate.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/skagit-valley-highland-games-2023/
LOCATION:Skagit County Fairgrounds\, 501 Taylor St\, Mount Vernon\, WA\, 98273\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Celtic Arts Foundation":MAILTO:info@celticarts.org
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