The Gordon Castle Highland Games took place on May 15, 2022, in Fochabers, Moray. The overall champion was John MacDonald and the Junior overall champion was Jake Robertson. The 2023 Gordon Castle Highland Games will be held on May 21. Photo: The 2022 overall champion, John McDonald, being presented with the trophy for champion piper […]
The Super Mini Contest Rules & Regulations These Rules & Regulations are unique to this contest and although some are similar to other Mini Band rules, in various parts of the world, they should not be confused with such. Bands and Mini Entries For the purpose of identification the word “BAND” will apply to the […]
Corgarff Picnic and Games will be held on Saturday 10th June 2023 at Castle Lodge Field, Cockbridge, Corgarff, Aberdeenshire Piping Events: Piobaireachid (18 and over) Open (18 and over) - March Open (18 and over) -Strathspey and reel Open (18 and over) - Jig Open (18 and over) - 6/8 17 and under - Quick […]
Contest draw for 2023 Novice B & Grade 4B March - Start: 10:00 1 Preston Lodge High School 2 Lochgelly High School Junior 3 George Watson's College Novice 4 Stockbridge 5 Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia 6 Balerno & District Schools 7 Lochgelly High School 8 Edinburgh Academy 9 George Heriot's School (Nov B) […]
Sign up to the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland’s free music workshop, being held on Sunday, June 18 at The National Piping Centre. This workshop brings together young music-makers in Glasgow to look at Mackay’s Memoirs by Martyn Bennett. Martyn wrote this piece originally for young people to play, and it’s a masterclass in tasteful accessible […]
The Newton Stewart and Minnigaff junior solo piping competition took place at Penninghame Primary School, Newton Stewart on Saturday July 8, 2023. The competition was part of the local traditional music and dance festival. 12 and Under - 2 parted March 12 and Under - 2 parted Slow Air 14 and Under - 2 parted […]
The Western Isles Lottery Team have confirmed more detailed plans of the upcoming events they are organising, culminating in an International showcase for everyone to enjoy. The programme of events marks the 100th anniversary of the sailing of the Metagama from Stornoway, transporting impoverished islanders to Canada in search of a new life. The separation […]
The Lowland & Border Pipers' Society marks its 40th year with the first of two shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tonight's show features three young, exciting exponents of the music of Scotland's lowland and border areas: Finlay MacVicar, Iain Gelston and Calum Armstrong.
This year's Lowland & Border Pipers' Society concert at Piping Live! features the new bellows piping ensemble, inB. The quartet comprises Fin Moore, Brighde Chaimbeul, Tiarnàn O'Duinnchinn and Louise Mulcahy. The sound of the four sets of pipes and drones playing in harmony creates a rich and deep musical landscape which celebrates the connections and […]
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