Local pipers blow hot at youth competition
LOCHABER Piping Society’s annual youth competition attracted young pipers from across the Highlands to Lochaber High School, in Fort William, on Saturday.
Adjudicators for the event were Euan MacCrimmon, John Don Mackenzie, Iain Hurst, Bill Geddes and Duncan Nicolson.
Society committee member Rona Cameron said there was a good turn-out for the competition, although organisers would always like to see more young pipers competing for the trophies.
‘Local Lochaber pipers did well, which is always good to see, and we had super judges,’ Mrs Cameron said. ‘We are also very grateful to all of our sponsors for their support and backing of the event.’
Local winners were among those picking up trophies. The Hugh MacPhee Memorial Quaich for the Lochaber boy or girl with the highest points in events one, two and three went to Connie MacLennan.
The Buchanan Shield for the Lochaber boy or girl with the highest points in events 4a and 4b went to Struan Robertson.
The Fort William Town Council Cup for the Lochaber girl competitor with the highest points in all events except one, two, three and four went to Laura Robertson.
The John MacLellan Trophy for the Lochaber boy competitor with the highest score points in all events except one, two, three and four went to Andrew Orr and Ronnie Macintosh.
The Evan MacRae Trophy for the Lochaber competitor with the highest points in event 10 (Piobaireachd 15-18 years) went to Amber MacDonald.
The Roddie MacDonald Memorial Quaich for the Lochaber competitor with the highest points in either event eight or 11 went to Laura Robertson.
Full results were as follows: Chanter – 10 and under – march – 1 Rosie MacLennan; 2 Fraser Lindsay; 3 Shaughn Paul Dunlop. Chanter – 11-13 – march – 1 Connie MacLennan. Chanter 14 and under – march – 1 Grace Kelman; 2 Charles MacLennan; 3 Connie MacLennan. Bagpipes – novice – march - 1 Struan Robertson; 2 Jac Currie. Bagpipes – novice – slow air – 1 Struan Robertson. Bagpipes – under 16 – slow air – 1 Gregor MacDonald; 2 Ciaran Kellet; 3 Rhuaridh Brown. Bagpipes – under 15 years – march – 1 Gregor MacDonald; 2 Hector Finlayson; 3 Laura Robertson. Bagpipes – under 15 years – march – (best local) – 1 Laura Robertson. Bagpipes – under 15 years – Strathspey and reel – 1 Gregor MacDonald; 2 Ruaridh Blyth; 3 Hector Finlayson. Bagpipes – 14 and under – piobaireachd – 1 Gregor MacDonald; 2 Calum Dunbar; 3 Laura Robertson. Bagpipes 15 and under – jig – 1 Gregor MacDonald; 2 Ruaridh Blyth; 3 Laura Robertson. Bagpipes – 18 and under – march – 1 Angus MacPhee; 2 Tomas Young; 3 Rhuaridh Brown. Bagpipes – 18 and under – piobaireachd – 1 Rhuaridh Brown; 2 Angus MacPhee; 3 Ciaran Kellet. Bagpipes 18 and under – jig – 1 Angus MacPhee; 2 Rhuaridh Brown; 3 Tomas Young. Piobaireachd – ground – 1 Hector Finlayson; 2 Ruaridh Blyth; 3 Eilidh MacPhee. Bagpipes – piobaireachd (Donald MacLeod) – 1 Angus MacPhee; 2 Ross Conner; 3 Ciaran Kellett.