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27 & 28 August 2025, Oban

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26 & 27 August 2020, Oban

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2021 MacGregor Memorial winner announced

October 6, 2021

The winner of this year's MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd is Brodie Watson-Massey of Edinburgh, who won over the judges with his playing of Lachlan MacNeil Campbell of Kintarbert’s Fancy.

  • ‍Click below to see the winning submission (link opens in new window).
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    Brodie Watson-Massey of Edinburgh, Lachlan MacNeil Campbell of Kintarbert’s Fancy
    Brodie Watson-Massey,
    Edinburgh

    All finalists played to a high standard - judges Murray Henderson and Dr Angus MacDonald thoroughly enjoyed all the tunes, and congratulated all performers.

    2nd. Cameron May, Lesmahagow - Lament for Captain MacDougall

    3rd. Alistair Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia - The Groat

    4th. Hamish Drennan, Drumnadrochit - The Battle of the Pass of Crieff

    Thanks to the finalists and all competitors who took part, the second year that the MacGregor Memorial has taken place by video submission.

  • ‍Click below to see the submissions from the runners up (links open in new window).
  • Cameron May, Lesmahagow: Lament for Captain MacDougall
    Cameron May,
    Lesmahagow
    Alistair Bevan, Abbotsford, British Columbia: The Groat
    Alistair Bevan,
    British Columbia
    Hamish Drennan, Drumnadrochit: The Battle of the Pass of Crieff
    Hamish Drennan,
    Drumnadrochit

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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.

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