The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (North of Scotland Branch) are hosting an Indoor Full Band Contest on Saturday 29th April 2023. Spectators entry fee: Adult £5 Concession £3 School children Free
Stuart Liddell MBE, will be performing a concert titled Echoes of the Highlands on Friday, May 12 at 7pm in the spectacular ruins of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. In addition to Stuart's world class and entertaining concert repertoire, this is an exciting opportunity to hear him play Diu Regnare which he composed for the Queen’s […]
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 Atholl Gathering takes place in the grounds of Blair Castle in Perthshire and marks the first graded competition of the solo piping calendar. For piping events email: ATHOLL.GATHERING.PIPING@GMAIL.COM
Playing Requirements Grade 1: Medley (Submit 2). Grade 2: March, Strathspey and Reel (Submit 2). Grade 3a: Medley. Grade ... 2023 DRAW Grade 4b 12:00 Moneygore 12:07 Tullylagan 12:14 Altnaveigh Memorial 12:21 Irvine Memorial 12:28 Letterkenny & District 12:35 Down Academy Pipes & Drums 12:42 Upper Crossgare 12:49 McDonald Academy 12:56 Major Sinclair Memorial 13:03 […]
Pipe Bands head to Innerleithen for Anniversary Contest The best Pipe Bands from all over Southeast Central Scotland will head to Innerleithen on Saturday June 3 to compete in the annual Innerleithen Pipe Band Championships held in Victoria Park, Innerleithen. Allan Johnston of St Ronan’s Piping Society the local charity which runs the competition tells […]
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 […]
The Carrick Lowland Gathering was first set up in 1982 as a one off event but has now grown to be a large annual community occasion which is normally held on the first Sunday in June. The Gathering is officially opened by the games chieftain who is selected by the Girvan Attractions committee. The crowning […]
Solo piping at Markinch Highland Games OPEN MARCH, STRATHSPEY & REEL 1st...£60 - 2nd...£40 - 3rd...£30 - 4th...£20 OPEN PIOBAIREACH 1st...£60 - 2nd...£40 - 3rd...£30 - 4th...£20 JUNIOR MARCH, STRATHSPEY & REEL 1st...£30 - 2nd...£20 - 3rd...£15 - 4th...£10 JUNIOR PIOBAIREACH 1st...£30 - 2nd...£20 - 3rd...£15 - 4th...£10 For entry & further details contact Solo […]
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes to one of the largest events of the year in Halton Hills. Established in 1975, the Georgetown Highland Games is held every 2nd Saturday in June at the Georgetown Fair Grounds. Come be a “Scot for a Day” & enjoy the Massed Pipes & Drums with sounds that stir the heart & […]
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