Bagpipe News

CLASP 2025 English League – Colchester 3
2025-06-15 | Colchester
The CLASP at Pipes in the Park (Colchester)
Scoring
Points 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

Branch Competitions
Competition Three – 15 June ~ Pipes in the Park (Colchester)
Competition Four – 13 July ~ Corby Highland Gathering
Competition Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)

Northumberland Scottish Festival and Highland Games
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-21 | Cobourg Highland Games Society, Port Hope Agricultural Park, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
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.
The 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.
Join the bands after the competitions, in the refreshment tent to cheer on the winning bands of each level.
We 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.
For other information regarding the Pipe Bands and Solo competitions email us at northumberlandgamesinfo@gmail.com

​Keep checking in for updates… in the meantime here’s some “good to know” details.

This will be the 61st anniversary of our event.

Our Festival always takes place on the third weekend in June.

In 2025 the Festival will be held on June 20th and 21st.

Again in 2025, the Agricultural Park in Port Hope is the venue for the Festival.

Ayr Pipe Band Competition 'Pipes in the Park'
2025-06-21 | Ayr, United Kingdom
DETAILS BELOW FROM 2024
1. Contest run under the rules of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association.
2. 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.
3. Any band may play up where time permits, include intention to play up on entry form and appropriate tune selection.
4. Grade 4B Will submit a selection of prescribed 4×2 Marches
5. 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.
6 Band representative is responsible for the band to be at the final tuning area.
7 Bands MUST register at the RSPBA Officials tent prior to the contest start time.
8 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
9. 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.
10 All bands are requested to take part in the massed band parade prior to the prize giving.
11. Coach & Car parking on low green

Lochore (Benarty) Highland Games
2025-06-21 | Lochore Meadows Country Park, Lochgelly, Fife, United Kingdom
Mr G Mair, 7 Lathro Lane Kinross, KY13 8RX
Tel No: 0771 7758 778 e-mail: garymair@ymail.comPlease click on the below link for the entry form
All Grades & D/M

Ceres Highland Games
2025-06-28 | Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife, United Kingdom
Solo Piping from 11.00 – 16.30 (Enter on the day)
Solo Piping Results from 2024

Event
1st
2nd
3rd
4th

Senior March
Ben Duncan
Angus MacPhee
Callum Wynd
Andrew hall

Senior Strathspey
Ben Duncan
Callum Wynd
David Stulpner
Darach Urquhart

Senior Piobaireachd
Darach Urquhart
Ben Duncan
Callum Wynd
James MacPetrie

Champion Piper
Ben Duncan

Junior Piobaireachd
Douglas Baird
Arran Green
Chris Drummond
Callan Erskine

Junior S&R
Arran Green
Douglas Baird
Chris Drummond
Euan McAree

Junior March
Arran Green
Douglas Baird
Chris Drummond
William Muirhead

A Short History of the Ceres Highland Games
It 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.

Drumtochty Highland Games 2025
2025-06-28 | Drumtochty Castle, Drumtochty Glen, AB30 1TP, United Kingdom
SOLO PIPING COMPETITION
1. 14 & Under March / 14 & Under Strathspey & Reel
2. 18 & Under March
3. 18 & Under Strathspey & Reel
4. Open Strathspey & Reel
5. Open March
ENTRIES ON FIELD
TICKETS WILL BE AVALIABLE ONLINE FROM JANUARY 2025
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVALIABLE – SEE BELOW
ADMISSION:- ADULT £12.00, CHILDREN AND OAP’S £6.00
FAMILY TICKET (2 – ADULTS, 2 – CHILDREN) £30.00
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE GAMES OR ON GAMES DAY AT THE ENTRY GATES
EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVALIABLE VIA THE LINK BELOW UP TO 28/2/25:-
https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/drumtochty-highland-games/drumtochty-highland-games-2025

******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***********
HIGHLAND DANCING ENQUIRIES TO:- MRS LINDSAY 01561340234.
A FEW HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE GAMES
DOGS ARE WELCOME, PLEASE KEEP ON A LEAD AND TIDY UP BEHIND THEM
CAR 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
WE 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.
LAURENCEKIRK IS THE NEAREST TRAIN STATION AND THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT FROM THERE. LOCAL TAXI COMPANY 07766270485 MAY HELP
WE TRY OUR BEST TO GET WIFI FOR CARD MACHINES BUT PLEASE BRING CASH TOO. THE BAR IS CASH ONLY
ALONG WITH MANY DIFFERECT STALLS WE HAVE FOOD VENDORS AND A TEA TENT WHICH WILL OFFER, TEA, COFFEE, SOUP, SANDWICHES ETC AND DELICIOUS FANCY CAKES
Watch our Preview Video below
Drumtochty Highland Games

If 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.
Known 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.
This 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.
Held 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.
Come 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.
Make it a day out and enjoy the combination of exciting entertainment and nature at its best.
If 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.

East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships
2025-06-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Details from 2024
On 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.
Rules: • 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.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=630541422843296

Embro Highland Games
2025-07-01 | Embro Arena, 355644 35th Line, Embro, Ontario, N0J 1J0, Canada
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.)
Pipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here

Kenmore Highland Games
2025-07-02 16:30 - 21:30 | Recreation Ground, Kenmore, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
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!

Contact Information

Kenmore Highland Games
The Pavillion
Kenmore
Perthshire
PH15 2HF

Telephone: The Secretary – 07754 497889 or The Chairman – 07810 505320

email: secretary@kenmorehighlandgames.com

Kincardine Highland Games
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-06 | Kincardine Scottish festival, 310 Durham Market North, Kincardine, N2Z 1Z9, Canada
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.

The 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.

The 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.

President, 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”.

The Hamilton Gathering will appear on the master entry form for Grade 3, 4 & 5 bands as well as a full slate of amateur solos.

Pipe Band and Solo Piping and Drumming competition entries are made through the PPBSO website here

All Ireland Pipe Band Championships 2025
2025-07-05
Results from All Ireland Pipe Band Championships, Newbridge House, 2024

Luss Highland Games
2025-07-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Luss Games Field, United Kingdom
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.

Corby Highland Gathering
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Pipe Band Competitions
Solo Piping
Solo Drumming
All England Highland Dancing Championships
​LM Academy’s Mini Highland Games
World Porridge Eating Contests (Porridge supplied By Hamlyn’s of Scotland)
Dog Show​
Local Demonstrations
Craft Stalls
Stevens Funfair
Massed Pipe Bands

Welcome 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.

History

LOCATION

Corby 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.
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The 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.
The 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.
These 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.
​We are only able to continue running this amazing event by fundraising, sponsorship and advertising as we receive very little help from the council.
More information can be found about Corby and it’s Highland Gathering by clicking on the following links;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-488000-288000/page/14
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corby​
If you would like more information about supporting Corby Highland Gathering or becoming involved, please contact info@corbyhighlandgathering.co.uk

Skagit Valley Highland Games 2025
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
Competitions take place on both Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th from 9am-5pm.
Registration will open in Spring, 2025.
The 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.
Individual 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.
Competitors 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.

Harpenden Highland Gathering
2025-07-13 | Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2LX, United Kingdom
Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering

A Scottish themed family fun day out and fundraiser for charities
Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2LX.
Sunday 13th JULY 2025 10:30am to 5pm

Advance tickets – £8.00
Tickets on the day – £10.00
Accompanied children, 16 years and under – free

CLASP 2025 English League – Corby 4
2025-07-13 | Corby, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
The CLASP at Corby Highland Gathering
Scoring
Points 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

Branch Competitions
Competition Four – 13 July ~ Corby Highland Gathering
Competition Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)

North Uist Highland Games
2025-07-18 | Balelone Farm, North Uist, Western Isles, United Kingdom
•Games secretary, Ada Campbell with Seonnaidh and Decker Forrest in 2022
The 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
The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025.
For further information please email
youngpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619
The 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

Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
2025-07-19 | Robertson Park, Inchinnan Road, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, PA4 8LY
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.
More information about the event can be found at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Mrs S Smith, 26 Whitecraig Road, Ardrossan, Ayrshire, KA22 7EF
Tel No: 0777 454 8125
E-mail: gwoscontests@hotmail.com

Ards and North Down Pipe Band Championships
2025-07-19 | Castle Park, Castle Park, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 4TB, United Kingdom
Hosted by the RSPBA NI Branch.
Email Patricia Pedlow patricia.pedlow@rspbani.org
Grades 4,3,2,1 & DM

Cambridge Scottish Festival
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Churchill Park, 200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, Ontarion, Canada
The individual piping and drumming competition at the Cambridge Scottish Festival is administered by the Pipers and Drumming Society of Ontario (PPBSO).
To register for this competition, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org
For Competition results, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org/games

Helensburgh Solo Piping Competition 2025
2025-07-20 | Victoria Halls, Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 8TU, United Kingdom
BPCR ADULT OPEN SOLO PIPING COMPETITION — entry form here

The Helensburgh Competition takes place on the Sunday before Inveraray Games. The competitions are:

1. Open Adult Piobaireachd – submit 3 tunes (Prizes 1st to 4th with the James Auld Trophy and cash prizes)

2&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)

4. Open Juvenile March & S/R – 17yrs & under – 2 competitions (Prizes 1st to 3rd)

5. Confined to HCCPB March & S/R – 17 yrs & under – 2 competitions (Prizes 1st to 3rd)

6. Open Chanter 14 yrs and under – (Prizes 1st to 3rd)

7. Confined to HCCPB chanter 14yrs & under – Prizes 1st to 3rd) CHANTER START TIME IS 1pm FOLLOWED BY JUVENILE COMPETITIONS

All details will be included in the 2025 entry form including – Closing date – 30th June 2025; Venue – Victoria Halls, Helensburgh; Payment details etc.

Colina Helen Campbell
Piping convener
BPCR, RPHG, LLHG
07710427535

Results from 2024
Helensburgh 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.
The 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.
Open Chanter

Eilidh Raeside, Dumbarton
Rowan Garden, Cove
Confined winner – Rowan Garden, Cove

Open Juvenile March

Peter MacKay, Johnston
Morla Bruce, Alexandria
Arran MacKenzie, Dumbarton

Open Juvenile S/R

Morla Bruce, Alexandria
Peter MacKay, Johnston
Ethan Campbell Black, Kilbarchan
Confined winner – Callum Mundie, Tarbet

Open Adult March

Jamie Brownlie, Carstairs
Piers Dover, New Zealand
Cameron May, Lesmahagow
Calum Wynd, Dunblane

Open Adult S/R

Cameron May, Lesmahagow
Calum Wynd, Dunblane
Angus MacPhee, Inverness
Jonathon Simpson, Bo’ness

Adult Piobaireachd

Angus MacPhee, Inverness
John MacDonald, Aberdeen
Campbell Wilson, Glasgow
Calum Wynd, Dunblane

Inveraray Highland Games
2025-07-22 | Inveraray Castle, Inveraray, PA32 8XE, United Kingdom
2024 Inveraray Highland Games Result Sheet
Piping Convenor: Brian Spalding
All entry forms must be received by the Piping Secretaries no later than 26 April 2024.
If you have any queries please contact the piping team at piping@inveraray-games.co.uk
Please 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.
All 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.
Entry Fees
Chanter £1.00
Junior events £3.00
All other events £5.00

Required Tunes

Please note on the day of the competition the following number of tunes must be submitted to the judges:

Junior
Under 18 Open
2 Piobaireachds
2 Marches
2 Strathspeys/Reels
Tunes to be given to the judge on the day

Grade C
3 Piobaireachds
3 Marches
3 Strathspeys
3 Reels

Grade P, A & B
4 Piobaireachds
4 Marches
4 Strathspeys
4 Reels

Rules

Entry 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.
Any 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.
Competitors 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.
Competitors 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.
The 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.
Each senior competition will be limited to a maximum entry of 25 competitors on a first-come first-served basis.
In the senior piobaireachd competitions, each player will be advised of their tune by the judge when they approach the platform.

Failure 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.

South Uist Highland Games
2025-07-23 | Askernish, Lochboisdale, Western Isles, United Kingdom
•Angus Macphee was the over all winner of the South Uist Games in 2023
The 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
The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2024.
For further information please email
youngpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619
The 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

Mull Highland Games
2025-07-24 | Erray Park, Tobermory, Argyll & Bute, United Kingdom
Piping Events
Pibroch (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).
There 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.
The competitors compete in several styles of piping.
The 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.
Amidst 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.
The 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.
It is a unique spectacle combining ancient and modern competitive and cultural events for both professionals and amateurs in a beautiful setting.

Highland & Islands Young Piper of the Year
2025-07-24 | Sgoil Lionacleit, Isle of Benbecula, Western Isles, United Kingdom
•South Lanarkshire student Cameron May claimed the prestigious title of Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year 2023.
The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025.
For further information please email
youngpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619
The 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
The 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

Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
2025-07-26 | Games Park, Lochearnhead, Stirlingshire
Competitors pay the entry fee at the gate on the day and receive a wristband – there is no further registration fee on the field.
All timings are approximate (more details will be available on the day in the Games programme):
10.30 Piping competition begins with the Pibroch and continues with March, Strathspey & Reel throughout the day (see below); junior heavweights perform in the arena
Pibroch Senior and Junior (age 16 and under): No prior registration is required; registration on the field 10am for 10.30am start
March, Strathspey & Reel Senior and Junior: Registration and draw on field 1pm for 1.30pm start

St Andrews Highland Games
2025-07-27 | Station Park, St Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
St Andrews Highland Games
Date: Sunday July 27, 2025
Location: Station Park, St. Andrews
Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Tug-of-war, Solo Piping, Highland Dance
Venue this year is Station Park, in front of the Old Course Hotel at the entrance to St Andrews from Dundee/Cupar – KY16 9SP

Arisaig Highland Games
2025-07-30 | Traigh Farm, Arisaig, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom
•Seonaidh Forrest being presented with the Cameron-Head cup for junior piping. Photo: Arthur Campbell
Piping 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
Arisaig 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.
Piping 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.
Any 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.
The draw for the Junior competitions will be held around 12:30pm at the Secretary’s tent with the competition beginning around 1pm.
Competition : 12.30 – 16.00 approx.
Piping (Adult: Over 18yrs, Open)
151 Piobaireachd
Piping (Adult: Over 18yrs, Open)
155 March
156 Strathspey & Reel
157 Jig
Piping (Junior 2: Up to 18yrs, Open)
158 March
159 Strathspey & Reel
Admission: Adults £8, Concessions £4, Parking £2.
Please note that there are no individual competition entry fees, but all competitors are charged the standard admission at the gate.
A family ticket priced at £22 is available for families with more than two children.
Tickets 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.
Car parking is available via the main admission gate with cars parking on the hill above the Games field.
We 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.

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