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Pipe-Major Gordon Meldrum died suddenly on the morning of the August 28 at age 61. Gordon, a resident of Braemar, was from a Fife piping family. His grandfather had planted the seed of interest in Gordon’s father, Norman, who moved to Aberdeenshire to stu
Berwickshire has lost one of its single biggest piping influences after the passing of Pipe-Major Tim Ainslie BEM on July 22, 2006, aged 85. For 50 years, “Teem,” as he was known, taught every piper in the area, either directly or by his example.
Cupar, Scotland – July 1, 2006 – James Murray of Fife, Scotland, was the most successful solo piper at the Cupar Highland Games, which went on in 21-degree temperatures with a mix of sun and rain. Piob Judge: Walter DrysdaleLight Music: Walter Cowan Piobaireachd1st James Murray, “Battle of Auldearn #2”2nd […]
Dysart & Dundonald Pipe Band, ‘Terra Incognita (Uncharted Territory),’ Greentrax Recordings
Stirling, Scotland – July 9, 2006 – Chris Armstrong of Bathgate, Scotland, won all three Open Solo Piping events at the Stirling Highland Games to complete a rare perfect day. Piobaireachd1st Chris Armstrong2nd P-M Michael Gray3rd Ross Cowan, Annan, Scotland4th Fiona Manson, New Zealand5th Jenny Hazzard, EdinburghJudges: Hugh MacCallum, Ronnie […]
Cambridge, Ontario – July 15, 2006 – Hot, warm and sunny weather shone on the Cambridge Highland Games, and James MacHattie of Toronto took home the Professional Piper of the Day trophy for his solo efforts. Professional Solo Piping Piobaireachd1st James MacHattie, “Too Long In This Condition” (MacDonald setting)2nd Sean […]
Tomintoul, Scotland – July 15, 2006 – Niall Mathieson and Niall Stewart won all of the senior solo piping events at the Tomintoul Highland Games, birthplace of the great piper, Robert Meldrum, and one the most remote contests in Scotland. Piobaireachd1st Niall Mathieson, Inverness, Scotland2nd Hamish Munro, Elgin, Scotland3rd Niall […]
Balloch, Scotland – July 15, 2006 – Gordon Walker, Moscow, Scotland, and Donald MacPhee, Alexandria, Scotland, won the light music events at the Balloch Highland Games, an event that has traditionally never offered a piobaireachd contest. March1st Donald MacPhee2nd Gordon Walker3rd Margaret Houlihan, Glasgow4th Alastair Dunn, Glasgow Strathspey & Reel1st […]