by Dr JACK TAYLOR. A chilly morning and a lunchtime downpour did not dampen enthusiasm at Aboyne Games on Saturday August 5, 2023. After a welcome by the Chieftain, the Marquis of Huntly, commentator Graham Thomson gave a moving tribute to his predecessor Robbie Shepherd who died three days previously. […]
The Aboyne Highland Games took place yesterday, August 6, on The Green, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. A chilly showery morning gave way to a warm afternoon attracting a crowd of about 12,000. Calum Brown from Cults, Aberdeen, was overall champion with firsts in March, Strathspey and Reel, Hornpipe and Jig and 5th […]
Lochaber Piping Society intends to run the Lochaber Gathering live and in-person this year. The date will be Friday, August 27. The Society says the cinema in Fort William will be the new venue for the event. On behalf of the Society, Moira Robertson said: “The plan at the moment […]
