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News from the Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition

PIPING
Competition

26 & 27 August 2026, Oban

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26 & 27 August 2020, Oban

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2021 MacGregor Memorial finalists announced

August 9, 2021

Judging for the MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd was completed this weekend - this is the second year in which the competition has taken place by video submission. The eight young pipers selected by judges Willie MacCallum and Roddy MacLeod MBE from a strong home and international field are:

Bobby Allen, Glasgow - The Viscount of Dundee

Alistair Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia - The MacKay’s Banner

Callum Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia - MacLeod’s Salute

Hamish Drennan, Drumnadrochit - The Red Speckled Bull

Luke Kennedy, Strathaven - Lady MacDonald’s Lament

Cameron May. Lesmahagow - The Kings Taxes

Anna Smart, Auchtermuchty - Lament for the Iolaire

Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh - The Rout of the Lowland Captain

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Click below to see the winning submissions (links open in new window).

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Bobby Allen, Glasgow
Bobby Allen
Glasgow
Alistair Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Alistair Bevan
British Columbia
Callum Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia
Callum Bevan
British Columbia
Hamish Drennan, Drumnadrochit
Hamish Drennan
Drumnadrochit
Luke Kennedy, Strathaven
Luke Kennedy
Strathaven

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Cameron May. Lesmahagow
Cameron May
Lesmahagow
Anna Smart, Auchtermuchty
Anna Smart
Auchtermuchty
Brodie Watson-Massey, Edinburgh
Brodie Watson-Massey
Edinburgh

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OTHER RECENT NEWS

2026 Piping Competition - entries now open

November 19, 2025
Pipers can now submit their entries online for the 2026 Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition.
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Lochnell Championship 2025 Results

October 14, 2025
The prestigious Lochnell Intermediate championship for solo pipers aged under 22 was held on October 10th at Lochnell Castle in Argyll, courtesy the Earl of Dundonald.
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2025 Results - day 2

August 28, 2025
Results for day 2 of the 2025 Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition
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2025 Results - day 1

August 27, 2025
Results for day 1 of the 2025 Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition
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The Argyllshire Gathering

Founded in 1871, the Argyllshire Gathering's members work to promote Argyll both locally and in the wider world. Find out more at theargyllshiregathering.comR

The Piping Competition forms just one aspect of the work of the Argyllshire Gathering.

The Gathering's Trust supports piping and especially younger pipers across Argyll; the Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games are one of Scotland's leading Highland Games and a highlight of Oban's year.

Find out more about The Gathering's work at the links below.

ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERINGR
TRUSTR
Supporting piping across Argyll
ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERINGR
OBAN GAMESR
A true Highland Games spectacular

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