Strathmore competition draws top talent to Kirriemuir

Players from across the country converged on Kirriemuir for the 35th annual Strathmore Piping Society open competition, held in Webster’s High School.

The event drew participants from as far afield as Peterculter and Strathaven for classes from chanter to open competition including piobaireachd.

In the junior championship, Fraser Robson of Broughty Ferry took the title, ahead of Campbell Stewart from Methil and Archie Mcnab, Methven.

The senior championship was won by Jordan Ednie from Monifieth, ahead of Luke Kennedy, Strathaven and Dundee player Kayleigh Paley.

Organisers thanked all those who contributed to the success of the event,

Trophy winners: Gladys O Wilson Quaich – Andrew Russell, Forfar; Rev Randal Mcallister Sheild – Kieran Fotheringham, St Cyrus; Bank of Scotland Tercentenary Shield – Luke Anderson, Invergowrie; Strathmore Piping Society Quaich – Kenzie Philliban, Methil; Craig Black Shield – Jordan Ednie, Monifieth.

TSB Cup – Cameron Stewart, Crieff; Bank of Scotland Trophy – Luke Kennedy, Strathaven; Lord Lyell Rosebowl – Fraser Robson, Broughty Ferry; Royal Bank Trophy –Jordan Ednie, Monifieth; D.mckenzie Quaich – Fraser Robson, Broughty Ferry.

Autosales Shield – Jordan Ednie; A C Cup – Joshua Reilly, Glenrothes; Kirriemuir Advice Centre Shield – Luke Kennedy, Strathaven; Campbell Quaich – Archie Mcnab, Methven; Moncur Trophy – Luke Kennedy; Earl of Airlie Cup – Kieran Fotheringham; Scots Guards Shield – Rhys Fotheringham, St Cyrus; Kirriemuir Community Council Shield (junior) – Fraser Robson; Kirriemuir Community Council Shield (senior) – Jordan Ednie.

Jacqui Semple, centre, who presented the trophies, with some of the competitors.