Updated: Liddell locks down Dunvegan Medal; Dr. Angus wins Clasp
Published: August 04, 2009
Stuart Liddell
Portree, Scotland – August 4, 2009 – The Dunvegan Medal went to Stuart Liddell of Inveraray, Scotland, here today. Competitors in the event are required to submit tunes from a set list of piobaireachds attributed to or connected with the MacCrimmons.
Dunvegan Medal
1st Stuart Liddell, "Lament for the Children"
2nd Fiona Manson, New Zealand
3rd Mark MacKenzie
4th John-Angus Smith, London, "Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay"
5th John Mulhearn, Troon, Scotland, "Lament for Donald Duaghal MacKay"
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