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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Enter BEFORE MIDNIGHT 6th JUNE 2025 and receive FREE ENTRY for all competitions. Later entries accepted until 24 hours before the start of the games. Those entering on the day will play first and play at the discretion of the Piping Convenor. \nEnquiries to fraser.maitland@btinternet.com \nThere is a new competition for Under 18 Piobaireachd this year with a trophy presented by The Aberdeen Piping Society (TAPS). \nAll competitors on the day must report to the competitors’ entry/check-in desk that will be open from 9:45am\, the desk will close at 10.30am.Events commence at 10.30am – the Solo piping Convener will give estimated event timings and playing order once the entry/check-in desk has closed. \nEnter Now \nNew competition for beginners; Beginner Chanter competition 2 part march (all ages). \nThe Piobaireachd competition will be in a different place this year\, please report to the pipers waiting tent and you will be escorted to the new location. \nThe piping waiting tent will also be used for posting the results throughout the day. Prize money has been increased throughout the competition programme of events. \n  \n\n\n\n\nEvent \nNo.\nEvent\n1st\n2nd\n3rd\n4th\n5th\n\n\n\n\n5\nJuvenile Piping – Marches \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n6\nJuvenile Piping – Strathspey & Reel \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n7\nJuvenile Piping – Jig \nUnder 18yrs.\n£30\n£25\n£20\n£15\n£10\n\n\n\nBeginner Chanter – 2 part march – all ages\nNo Monetary Prizes\n\n\n1\nHighland Bagpipes Music Piobairaechd \n(18 years and over)\n£80\n£60\n£50\n£40\n£30\n\n\n8\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Marches \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n9\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Strathspey & Reel \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n10\nHighland Bagpipes Music – Jig \n(18 years and over)\n£50\n£40\n£30\n£20\n£15\n\n\n\n\n  \nA highlight on the Aberdeen summer calendar\, it promises to be a day full of family entertainment\, including traditional Scottish Highland Games competitions\, pipe band championships and solo piping competitions\, as well as a funfair\, family entertainment stage performances\, free children’s activities\, catering outlets and a beer tent. \nAberdeen’s Highland Games attracts between 8\,000 and 15\,000 people annually.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/aberdeen-highland-games/
LOCATION:Hazlehead Park\, Aberdeen\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250616
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SUMMARY:CLASP 2025 English League – Colchester 3
DESCRIPTION:The CLASP at Pipes in the Park (Colchester)\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 Three – 15 June ~ Pipes in the Park (Colchester) \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-colchester-3/
LOCATION:Colchester
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA London":MAILTO:branch_secretary@rspbalondon.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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SUMMARY:Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Solo Piping and Drumming competitions will start on Saturday June 21st at 8:30 a.m. with a short break for our Opening Ceremonies at 11.45 a.m. when you need to take in the sights and sounds of the Massed Bands performing. \nThe skirl of the Pipes and the beat of the drums will fill the Park during the Massed Bands\, and the Band competitions from Grade 1 to Grade 5\, for titles and prizes all afternoon. \nJoin the bands after the competitions\, in the refreshment tent to cheer on the winning bands of each level. \nWe are a member of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario (PPBSO).  Contact PPBSO if you’re interested in competing in the Solo and/or Band Competitions. \nFor other information regarding the Pipe Bands and Solo competitions email us at northumberlandgamesinfo@gmail.com   \n\n\n\n\n​Keep checking in for updates… in the meantime here’s some “good to know” details. \n\n\nThis will be the 61st anniversary of our event. \n\n\nOur Festival always takes place on the third weekend in June. \n\n\nIn 2025 the Festival will be held on June 20th and 21st. \n\n\nAgain in 2025\, the Agricultural Park in Port Hope is the venue for the Festival. \n\n\n 
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/cobourg-highland-games/
LOCATION:Cobourg Highland Games Society\, Port Hope Agricultural Park\, Port Hope\, Ontario\, 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:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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SUMMARY:Ayr Pipe Band Competition 'Pipes in the Park'
DESCRIPTION:DETAILS BELOW FROM 2024\n1. Contest run under the rules of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. \n2. Closing Date. 15TH June. Late entries may be accepted but bands would be expected to play first. Draw will be made on 16th June 2024 and will be posted on the RSPBA website and the A\, D&G branch Facebook page. \n3. Any band may play up where time permits\, include intention to play up on entry form and appropriate tune selection. \n4. Grade 4B Will submit a selection of prescribed 4×2 Marches \n5. Grade 4A Will submit an MSR set from the RSPBA list of prescribed tunes. Grade 3. Will submit a Medley Grade 2. Will submit a M.S.R\, 5 Any band may be asked to play for the Drum Major contest\, failure to comply will result in disqualification. \n6 Band representative is responsible for the band to be at the final tuning area. \n7 Bands MUST register at the RSPBA Officials tent prior to the contest start time. \n8 Bands failing to notify the Secretary or any official of the A\, D&G Branch that they will not be participating in the contest before the start of the contest may be liable to a fine set by the RSPBA board of directors \n9. All trophies MUST be returned to the promoter not less than one (1) month before the contest date or a fine of £50.00 for each trophy will be applied and suspension from all RSPBA events until the trophy is returned and the fine paid. \n10 All bands are requested to take part in the massed band parade prior to the prize giving. \n11. Coach & Car parking on low green
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ayr-highland-games/
LOCATION:Ayr\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Lochore (Benarty) Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Mr G Mair\, 7 Lathro Lane Kinross\, KY13 8RX\nTel No: 0771 7758 778 e-mail: garymair@ymail.comPlease click on the below link for the entry form\nAll Grades & D/M
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/lochore-highland-games/
LOCATION:Lochore Meadows Country Park\, Lochgelly\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:Ceres Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Solo Piping from 11.00 – 16.30 (Enter on the day)\nSolo Piping Results from 2024\n\n\n\nEvent\n1st\n2nd\n3rd\n4th\n\n\nSenior March\nBen Duncan\nAngus MacPhee\nCallum Wynd\nAndrew hall\n\n\nSenior Strathspey\nBen Duncan\nCallum Wynd\nDavid Stulpner\nDarach Urquhart\n\n\nSenior Piobaireachd\nDarach Urquhart\nBen Duncan\nCallum Wynd\nJames MacPetrie\n\n\nChampion Piper\nBen Duncan\n\n\nJunior Piobaireachd\nDouglas Baird\nArran Green\nChris Drummond\nCallan Erskine\n\n\nJunior S&R\nArran Green\nDouglas Baird\nChris Drummond\nEuan McAree\n\n\nJunior March\nArran Green\nDouglas Baird\nChris Drummond\nWilliam Muirhead\n\n\n\nA Short History of the Ceres Highland Games\nIt is said that Sir Robert Keith\, Great Marischal of Scotland\, instructed the men of Ceres in the use of the bow\, prior to the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This instruction apparently took place upon the village green now known as the Bow Butts. It is upon this green that the annual village games are held\, since the charter to hold a market was given\, it is said\, to the people of the village by Robert Bruce himself\, in celebration of the victorious return to Ceres of the men who fought at Bannockburn. No other Highland Games can claim the continuous history of the Ceres Games\, which\, despite the disapproval of the 16th Century kirk\, have continued without interruption since 1314\, except during the periods of the Act of Proconscription (1746-1782) which followed Bonnie Prince Charlie’s rebellion\, the Great War years and latterly in 2020 when COVID struck. They were originally always held on the 24th of June each year\, the anniversary of the battle\, but it has recently become more convenient to hold them on the last Saturday of June.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ceres-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Bow Butts\, Ceres\, Fife\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ceres Highland Games":MAILTO:eventcoord@ceresgames.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:Drumtochty Highland Games 2025
DESCRIPTION:SOLO PIPING COMPETITION\n1. 14 & Under March / 14 & Under Strathspey & Reel\n2. 18 & Under March\n3. 18 & Under Strathspey & Reel\n4. Open Strathspey & Reel\n5. Open March\nENTRIES ON FIELD \nTICKETS WILL BE AVALIABLE ONLINE FROM JANUARY 2025 \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS AVALIABLE – SEE BELOW \nADMISSION:- ADULT £12.00\, CHILDREN AND OAP’S £6.00 \nFAMILY TICKET (2 – ADULTS\, 2 – CHILDREN) £30.00 \nTICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE GAMES OR ON GAMES DAY AT THE ENTRY GATES \nEARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVALIABLE VIA THE LINK BELOW UP TO 28/2/25:- \nhttps://www.ticketebo.co.uk/drumtochty-highland-games/drumtochty-highland-games-2025 \n  \n******PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE SURROUNDING TREES IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO GET A SIGNAL FOR CARD MACHINE SO PLEASE BRING CASH – THE BAR WILL BE CASH ONLY*********** \nHIGHLAND DANCING ENQUIRIES TO:- MRS LINDSAY 01561340234. \nA FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE GAMES \nDOGS ARE WELCOME\, PLEASE KEEP ON A LEAD AND TIDY UP BEHIND THEM \nCAR PARKING IS FREE – THIS CAN BE BUSY AT TIMES SO PLEASE BEAR WITH THE CAR PARK ATTENDANTS AND BE CAREFUL ON THE NARROW ROADS APPROACHING THE GAMES FIELD \nWE HAVE A LIMITED AMOUNT FOR DISABLED PARKING CLOSE TO THE ENTRY GATES\, IF YOU HAVE A BLUE BADGE THE ATTENDANTS WILL TRY THEIR BEST TO GET YOU CLOSE. \nLAURENCEKIRK IS THE NEAREST TRAIN STATION AND THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM THERE.  LOCAL TAXI COMPANY 07766270485 MAY HELP \nWE TRY OUR BEST TO GET WIFI FOR CARD MACHINES BUT PLEASE BRING CASH TOO.  THE BAR IS CASH ONLY \nALONG WITH MANY DIFFERECT STALLS WE HAVE FOOD VENDORS AND A TEA TENT WHICH WILL OFFER\, TEA\, COFFEE\, SOUP\, SANDWICHES ETC AND DELICIOUS FANCY CAKES \nWatch our Preview Video below \nDrumtochty Highland Games\n \nIf it is the fourth Saturday in June it must be Auchenblae and the “Drumtochty Highland Games“. This has been the tradition for over 40 years. \nKnown as the friendliest Highland Games in the area they are firmly established in the Scottish Highland Games calendar as one of the most outstanding events. \nThis is not only because of the top competitors attending and records broken but also for the all-round entertainment offered and the sheer beauty of the venue. \nHeld in the grounds of Drumtochty Castle in Drumtochty Glen just 2 miles outside Auchenblae\, any visitor will agree\, there is no better place to be\, on the fourth Saturday in June. \nCome and watch the athletes trying to break some more records. Lots of opportunities for young and not so young to join in on some open games. \nMake it a day out and enjoy the combination of exciting entertainment and nature at its best. \nIf you want to watch some of the best athletes and have a fun day out\, then come to the Drumtochty Highland Games\, referred to as the most friendly Games in the area and do not forget to bring your camera with you.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/drumtochty-highland-games-2023/
LOCATION:Drumtochty Castle\, Drumtochty Glen\, AB30 1TP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eleanor Fotheringham":MAILTO:eleanor.fotheringham1@hotmail.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
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SUMMARY:East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships
DESCRIPTION:Details from 2024\nOn Sunday 30th June 2024 the East of Ireland Festival of Piping & Drumming incorporating the East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships and Drum Majors Championships\, will be staged in the grounds of the Promenade\, Howth\, Co Dublin. The Championships are promoted by St Lawrence PB\, Howth and the Leinster Branch IPBA. The contest is held under the rules of Cumann Buíon Píobaire na hÉireann\, the Irish Pipe Band Association. The Promenade has been the historic venue for the event and the contest takes place the week before the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships. We would like to welcome all our bands and in particular we are pleased to mention North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums who will be participating in the championships. \nRules: • Bands must register on arrival at the contest venue • All bands can play in the grade allotted by their association and one grade above • Grades 3a and 3b will be merged • To signify the end of the contest the ‘The Battle’s O’er’ will be played by all bands. • As a ‘Salute to the Chieftain’ the ‘Minstrel Boy’ will be played en-masse • For the massed band tunes a designated Drum Corps will play lead\, with all other drummers joining on the Double Forte • Grades 3A and 3B will be merged • Prizes: 1st\, 2nd\, 3rd and Best Drum Corps\, in each grade\, will be awarded Trophies • All trophies are perpetual • A full Adjudication Panel will be used • Closing Date for Entry: Friday 21st June 2024 Bands holding trophies please return them the Contest Secretary before entry closing date. Any bands returning trophies on the day please ensure they are cleaned. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=630541422843296
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/east-of-ireland-pipe-band-championships-2/
LOCATION:Howth\, Co. Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
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SUMMARY:Embro Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The pipes remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings and are well represented at the Embro games through solo piping and drumming\, as well as band competitions. (Don’t miss the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Band performances at mid-day and at Games closing.) \nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/embro-highland-games/
LOCATION:Embro Arena\, 355644 35th Line\, Embro\, Ontario\, N0J 1J0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario":MAILTO:admin@ppbso.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250702T213000
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CREATED:20200219T135312Z
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SUMMARY:Kenmore Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Piping competitions. Pipers young and not so young compete. The competition takes place at the far end of the ground so please wander down to see these remarkable musicians compete which is a  spectacle in itself! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKenmore Highland Games\nThe Pavillion\nKenmore\nPerthshire\nPH15 2HF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTelephone: The Secretary – 07754 497889  or The Chairman – 07810 505320\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail: secretary@kenmorehighlandgames.com
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/kenmore-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Recreation Ground\, Kenmore\, Perth & Kinross\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenmore HG Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@kenmorehighlandgames.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20230404T092218Z
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SUMMARY:Kincardine Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario and Kincardine Scottish Festival have agreed on their plans for the Highland Games on July 5\, 2025. Kincardine will now appear on the master entry form with a full slate of band and solo events. The master entry form will be available in March 2025.\n\nThe PPBSO is also planning a smaller competition for June 7th in downtown Hamilton.  This is a great opportunity for Grade 3\, 4 & 5 bands and amateur soloists to get outside for a run through before Georgetown Highland Games later on June 14.\n\nThe final details have not yet been worked out but this gathering would be limited to ten bands and will be held on the grounds of the Scottish Rite in Hamilton.\n\nPresident\, Malkie Bow said: “Although not a full Highland Games\, we’re excited to run this event as a pilot project in the hopes of a bigger event next year”.\n\nThe Hamilton Gathering will appear on the master entry form for Grade 3\, 4 & 5 bands as well as a full slate of amateur solos.\n\nPipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/kincardine-highland-games/
LOCATION:Kincardine Scottish festival\, 310 Durham Market North\, Kincardine\, N2Z 1Z9\, 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:20250705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250706
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20250207T120554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T191739Z
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SUMMARY:All Ireland Pipe Band Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Results from All Ireland Pipe Band Championships\, Newbridge House\, 2024
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/all-ireland-pipe-band-championships/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T170000
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SUMMARY:Luss Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:The first Luss Highland Gathering was held in 1875 and has been held annually since\, except for a break during the two World Wars. It owes its inception to the enthusiasm of local farmers and sportsmen and has over the years become a symbol of local sporting endeavour and community spirit. It has also become the focus of the annual gathering of the Clan Colquhoun\, bringing with it an influx of visitors from distant lands seeking their heritage.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/luss-highland-games-2/
LOCATION:Luss Games Field\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Sinclair - Luss Piping":MAILTO:helensinclair123@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20190329T141057Z
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SUMMARY:Corby Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Pipe Band Competitions\nSolo Piping\nSolo Drumming\nAll England Highland Dancing Championships\n​LM Academy’s Mini Highland Games\nWorld Porridge Eating Contests (Porridge supplied By Hamlyn’s of Scotland)\nDog Show​\nLocal Demonstrations\nCraft Stalls\nStevens Funfair\nMassed Pipe Bands\n\n\nWelcome to Corby Highland Gathering\, an annual event that celebrates our Scottish heritage right here in the heart of Corby. Attendees can enjoy the sights and sounds of pipe bands\, watching dancers from around the country & beyond compete in the All England Highland Dancing Championships\, and other cultural activities. Join us for a day of fun for the whole family\, complete with craft stalls\, delicious food and drink\, and funfair rides all while immersing yourself in a little piece of Scotland in England. \n\n\nHistory\n\n\nLOCATION\n\n\nCorby Highland Gathering is more than just an event\, it is a celebration of the town’s rich Scottish heritage. Our dedicated volunteers\, Mark Pengelly\, Amanda Gibson\, Amanda Tilley and Suzanne Lilly\, put in a lot of time and effort to ensure that each year’s event is unique and enjoyable for the whole family. With a rich history dating back several decades\, our community’s ties to Scotland are deep-rooted and we take great pride in honoring those traditions with our annual gathering. \n​ \nThe steelworks and creation of the New Town of Corby in the 1950s brought thousands of Scots to Corby. It was not long before a pipe band was formed with Ron Stewart as their pipe major. Following the success of the band in their grade at the All England Pipe Band Championship held at Clapham Common in 1967\, Bill Rutherford and Ron Stewart were inspired to start a Highland Gathering in Corby. \nThe first Highland Gathering in 1968 was a huge success and was sponsored by the British Steel Corporation\, who remained sponsors until the close of the steelworks in the early 1980s when the Council stepped in to support the event. \nThese early Gatherings took place at the Welfare Club Grounds in Occupation Road. Since then the Gathering has moved around the town and for the last few years has been held in the Charter Field. \n​We are only able to continue running this amazing event by fundraising\, sponsorship and advertising as we receive very little help from the council. \nMore information can be found about Corby and it’s Highland Gathering by clicking on the following links; \nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-488000-288000/page/14 \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corby​ \nIf you would like more information about supporting Corby Highland Gathering or becoming involved\, please contact info@corbyhighlandgathering.co.uk
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/corby-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Corby\, Northamptonshire\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20250213T161338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T161338Z
UID:45371-1752364800-1752451199@bagpipe.news
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20220704T110325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T094137Z
UID:29853-1752883200-1752969599@bagpipe.news
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20230404T093825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T122308Z
UID:35862-1752883200-1753055999@bagpipe.news
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20200219T135005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T072609Z
UID:10103-1752969600-1753055999@bagpipe.news
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:20250722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250723
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20190329T141322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T065143Z
UID:1224-1753142400-1753228799@bagpipe.news
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:20250723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20190329T141701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T093140Z
UID:1230-1753315200-1753401599@bagpipe.news
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:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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:20250727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250728
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
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:20250730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20190329T143552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T095943Z
UID:1257-1753833600-1753919999@bagpipe.news
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:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260525T174309
CREATED:20230404T094424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T122350Z
UID:35869-1754006400-1754179199@bagpipe.news
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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