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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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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:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260525T230326
CREATED:20190329T142742Z
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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:20260525T230326
CREATED:20190329T144453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T094816Z
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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:20260525T230327
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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:20250801
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:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20220704T102135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T120337Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250803
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CREATED:20190329T145329Z
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T114155Z
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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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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:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
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:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T145833Z
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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
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20250213T135012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T135416Z
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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/
LOCATION:Highland
ORGANIZER;CN="Mrs L Niven":MAILTO:linda@scottniven.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T150309Z
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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: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:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190827T100010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T092125Z
UID:6020-1754697600-1754783999@bagpipe.news
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20211111T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T092457Z
UID:24322-1754697600-1754783999@bagpipe.news
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20230404T100413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T122455Z
UID:35876-1754697600-1754783999@bagpipe.news
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T140432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T130928Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20250213T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T140937Z
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SUMMARY:RSPBA British Solo Drumming Championship at Piping Live! 2025
DESCRIPTION:•Stephen Creighton of St Laurence O Toole at the British Adult Solo Drum Championship in 2024 \n\n\n\nHosted by the RSPBA Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch.\nPiping Centre\, Otago Street\, Glasgow G12 8PE\nEmail: gwoscontests@hotmail.com\nAll Grades
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/rspba-british-solo-drumming-championship-at-piping-live-2025/
LOCATION:The National Piping Centre Otago Street\, 16-24 Otago Street\, Glasgow\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T150534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T121058Z
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SUMMARY:Ballater Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Open Piping Competitions\n\nThose pipers wishing to compete in the solo piping competitions on Games Day are requested to enter in advance by completing a Competition Entry Form and forwarding it to our Piping Convenor\, whose contact details are on the Form. \nThank you very much in anticipation of your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s Ballater Highland Games. \n\nBallater Piping Results 2022\nR Nicol Memorial Cup – Pibroch Champion Open\nBrian Lamond\, Dumfermline  \nEsso Piper Cup – Best Overall Piper Open\nSponsor – The Glenmuick Estate\nXavier Buderiou\, France \nValenzuela Shield – Local Piping Champion\nSponsor – Roaring Stag Coffee Roasters\nScott Grubis\, Royal Guard \nIan Smith Shield – Open Piping under 14yrs\nSponsor – Braemar Mountain Sports\nRory Menzie\, Aberdeen \nInchgeal Lodge Trophy – Open Piping 17 yrs and under\nSponsor – Inchgeal Lodge B & B\nRory Menzie\, Aberdeen \nJohnston Trophy – Local & Kindred Gatherings Piping 17 years and under\nCraig Mitchell \nThere have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and\, apart from the war and pandemic years\, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. The Games have been honoured in recent times by visits from Their Majesties the King and Queen\, The former\, Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. \nMany famous athletes and champions have competed at Ballater. Today the events form part of the circuits comprising the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship\, which encourages the younger athletes to participate in the heavy and field events. \nBallater Highland Games prides itself in having something for everyone\, young and old alike. On Games Day there are a number of varied trade stands\, together with a funfair for the children. On occasion\, personalities are to be seen\, and one memorable day a military 25 pounder was fired to signal the start of the Hill Race. \nTo complete the day\, Beat Retreat by the Pipe Bands is planned for 7pm on the Church Green in Ballater.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/ballater-highland-games/
LOCATION:Monaltrie Park\, Ballater\, Aberdeenshire\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20210719T220031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T091014Z
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SUMMARY:Stirling Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:Stirling Highland Games is one of central Scotland’s great annual cultural sporting events\, welcoming up to 8000 visitors annually. The event provides a great day out for visitors whilst also supporting the charity partner as a practical learning experience for young people. Stirling Highland Games can now trace its history back to the Stirling Chapmen of 1818 when the highland games included: ‘Tilting at the Ring’\, ‘Foot Races’ and ‘Horse Races’. \nStirling Highland Games not only showcases traditional Highland games competitions like tossing the caber and Highland dancing\, but it also offers visitors an affordable ‘festival style’ day out with lots to see and do including a Traders Village showcasing food and drinks producers as well as quality market traders; an on-site Heritage Walking Tour\, an Activities Challenge area for the kids; and some Creative Arts performances. \nThe games field is located within Stirling Sports Village and offers spectacular views over to the National Wallace Monument\, Cambuskenneth Abbey and Stirling Castle. As an approved Member of the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association\, we offer visitors a full programme of traditional Highland Games competitions to watch including Athletics\, Youth Running\, Cycling\, Highland Dancing\, Heavyweights\, long jump and triple jump and there are also several Pipe band performances spread throughout the day. \nVisitors are encouraged to take part in our Visitor Races on the running track and our Activities Challenge area is where the kids can enjoy giving several sports a go on an all-weather pitch including mini highland games.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/stirling-highland-games/
LOCATION:Stirling Sports Village\, Borrowmeadow Farm Road\, Stirling\, FK7 7UJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stirling Highland Games":MAILTO:office@stirlinghighlandgames.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T130649Z
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SUMMARY:Lonach Highland Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:The solo piping competitions begin at 10.30 am (Piobaireachd) and run throughout the day.​ \nWe are very excited for this year’s competition and to discover who will be the winner of the Charles Morrison Medal. \nThe cash prizes for the top-three finishers in the Piobaireachd competition are : 1st: £500\, 2nd: £300\, and 3rd £200\, and the contest will be open to any piper older than 18\, with no grading requirement from the Competing Pipers Association. \nCompetitors are required to prepare 3 tunes for the competition. \nONLINE ENTRIES ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR LONACH 2025.Entries are still to be accepted on the day at the Secretary’s office.\n  \nLonach Games announced in 2023\, and for the next 50 years\, a generous donor has given £1000 towards the piobaireachd competitions.  \n\n\n\nThe winner will receive £500 and the Charles Morrison medal. Second place will receive £300\, and third place £200. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n•Charles Morrison\nThe donation has been made by Ivan Reid in memory of his uncle Charles Morrison\, a man of music\, born 1899\, served in WW1\, emigrated to Canada before returning to his native land to work in the family grocers business.  He piped with the Lonach Pipe Band\, still a strong force today\, and he also played the fiddle\, the cornet and the saw.\n\n\n\nIn a programme note Ivan Reid writes: “In the days before television brought the curtain down on DIY entertainment\, Uncle Charlie and his fiddling friends would often gather to make music\, an impromptu concert in the store of the shop. His expertise in prising music from a crosscut saw\, held upright between the knees\, the blade twisted to various degrees and played with a bow was demonstrated on stage as a member of our local concert party\, The Strathdon Sparklers.” \n\n\n\nIt was Ivan Reid’s respect for his Uncle’s love of the music and the associated camaradarie which led to the gift being made. \n\n\n\nIvan added: “In years to come my wish is for pipers to mark on their calendar the fourth Saturday in August when in increasing numbers they journey to the arena in Bellabeg to compete in friendly rivalry. \n\n\n\n“My Uncle Charlie would have smiled saying\, ‘I like the sound of that’.”
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/lonach-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:Bellabeg\, Strathdon\, Aberdeenshire\, AB36 8UL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20230404T101545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T123441Z
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SUMMARY:The 40th North Lanark Highland Games (Almonte)
DESCRIPTION:The 40th Annual North Lanark Highland Games!\nCelebrate the Scottish culture and heritage of the Ottawa Valley at the 40th annual North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte\, Ontario. The Games offer a traditional format and size attracting about 3\,000 visitors. Twenty pipe bands\, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to present what is recognized as one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events. \nWith Mini-Highland Games and free admission for kids 11 & under\, and the picturesque Mississippi River as the backdrop\, the Almonte Games have a reputation not only as having the prettiest site but also as being the friendliest Games on the Ontario circuit. \n\n\n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/north-lanark-highland-games-almonte/
LOCATION:Almonte Fair Grounds\, 195 Water Street\, Mississippi Mills\, Ontario\, K0A\, 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:20250827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250829
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20191024T144143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T084145Z
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SUMMARY:The Argyllshire Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:•The March to the Games on the second day of the Argyllshire Gathering 2022. From left in front row: Gold Medal winner Jamie Forrester\, Derek Midgley\, Former Winners’ MSR winner Connor Sinclair\, MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd winner Cameron May\, and Silver Medal winner Calum Watson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition 2025 takes place in Oban\, Argyll on Wednesday 27 August and Thursday 28 August 2025. \nOver two days of piping excellence\, hundreds of pipers from Scotland\, across the UK and internationally will compete in the world’s foremost solo piping competition. \nWhether your interest is in the Piobaireachd (the Ceòl mór or classical music of the great highland bagpipe) or the Ceòl beag (light music including marches and strathspeys\, reels and jigs)\, this is an unbeatable chance to hear some of the world’s best solo pipers in action. \n\n\n\n\nThe Argyllshire Gathering was founded in 1871 with a piobearachd prize first awarded in 1873 to piper D S MacDonald. The Highland Society of London first awarded their Gold Medal in 1875 to piper John MacBean. The competition has since grown in numbers and international prestige. \nFor solo pipers around the world\, the annual Argyllshire Gathering is the pinnacle of the piping competition year. \nNestled between the World Pipe Band Championships and the Northern Meeting in Inverness\, over 200 pipers enter to compete in Oban.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/the-argyllshire-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Mossfield Park\, Soroba Rd\, Oban\, Argyll & Bute\, PA34 4JB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190409T135415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T141933Z
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SUMMARY:Cowal Highland Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This year’s solo piping competitions are for juvenile pipers only\, with the exception of the Burgh Cup (16 years +).\nPiping Competition Senior                          Burgh Cup                                        \n(Event G: 16yrs and over\, Local March Strathspey and Reel. Confined to those born or resident in Argyll and Bute)                                        \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Open Juvenile Piobaireachd \n(Event I: Aged 17 and under) \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Open Juvenile MSR \n(Event K: Aged 17 and under) \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Local Juvenile March \n(Event L: Aged 15 and Under. Confined to those resident in Argyll and Bute) \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Local Juvenile Strathsprey & Reel \n(Event M: Aged 15 and Under. Confined to those resident in Argyll and Bute) \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Open Novice Juvenile \n(Event N: Aged 15 and under) Competitors in the Novice Juvenile competition are not eligible to compete in any other category in the same year.      \nPiping Competition Juvenile       Open Juvenile Medley \n(Event O: Ages 17 and Under. Medley must be 3-4 minutes long. Medley tunes can be from MSR\, jig\, hornpipe\, slow air. Slow air to be played once through.)
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/cowal-highland-gathering/
LOCATION:The Stadium\, Argyll Rd.\, Kirn\, Dunoon\, Argyll & Bute\, PA23 7RL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T154618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T090346Z
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SUMMARY:Birnam Highland Games
DESCRIPTION:On August 30\, 2025\, the historic games at Birnam will celebrate its 140th anniversary\, set against the backdrop of Birnam Hill and the banks of the majestic River Tay\, in the heart of glorious Perthshire. \n\n\n\nBirnam Games has always attracted a very healthy overseas element due to it being sandwiched between the Argyllshire Gathering and the Northern Meeting. Many competitors use Birnam to maintain ‘match fitness’ for Inverness. It’s also very easy to get to as it’s right on the A9 and roughly an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. \n\n\n\nPiping Convenor\, Stuart Letford\, said: “Last year’s event saw the largest attendance in Birnam’s long history. We even sold out of programmes for the first time! The weather was outstanding and we heard some fine performances. We’re anticipating another cracking event this year. \n\n\n\n“In the Senior competitions\, at Birnam\, competitors play two Marches\, two Strathspeys and two Reels of their own choice. In the Jig\, competitors play two Jigs\, again of their own choice. In the Ceòl Mòr competition\, competitors must submit three tunes. The judges will then ask them to play one of these. \n\n\n\n​“In the Junior competitions\, competitors play tunes of their own choice in the MSR and in the Jig\, and there is no Ceòl Mòr competition for Juniors. We would definitely like to see more Juniors at Birnam.” \n\n\n\nThe judges at Birnam will be Derek Fraser and Jack Taylor (Ceòl Mòr)\, Tom Johnstone and Robert Barnes (Ceòl Bèag) with Neill Mulvie adjudicating the Juniors. \n\n\n\nThe overall winner last year was Greig Canning. \n\n\n\nStuart added: “This year we will have a late afternoon traditional music ’session’ in the beer tent\, which we’ve never had before at Birnam Games.” \n\n\n\nBirnam Games is always held on the last Saturday of the month so this year that will be August 30th. An entry fee of £8:00 (£4:00 for children) is paid at the gate but registration thereafter is free and should be made in the Secretary’s tent. Pipers can also pre-register by emailing the Piping Convenor at stuartletford@hotmail.com \n\n\n\nAll competitors – Junior and Senior – must register by 11:00. The draw for all events will be made thereafter\, with the competitions commencing at 11:45 with the Seniors’ Ceòl Mòr. \n\n\n\n*Birnam also hosts the World Championship Haggis Eating Competition\, which is free to enter.
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/birnam-highland-games/
LOCATION:Recreation Park\, Little Dunkeld\, Perth & Kinross\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20250213T161559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T161559Z
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SUMMARY:CLASP 2025 English League – Chatsworth 5
DESCRIPTION:The CLASP All England Championships at Chatsworth\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 Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/clasp-2025-english-league-chatsworth-5/
LOCATION:Chatsworth Park\, Peak District\, Derbyshire\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RSPBA London":MAILTO:branch_secretary@rspbalondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T230327
CREATED:20190329T154752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T142855Z
UID:1389-1756540800-1756659600@bagpipe.news
SUMMARY:Chatsworth Country Fair 2025 for Solos and Pipe Bands
DESCRIPTION:30th August 2025\nSolo Piping Contest\nChatsworth\n\n\n31st August 2025\nEnglish Championships\nChatsworth
URL:https://bagpipe.news/event/chatsworth-country-fair/
LOCATION:Chatsworth Park\, Peak District\, Derbyshire\, United Kingdom
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