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News from the Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition

PIPING
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26 & 27 August 2026, Oban

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26 & 27 August 2020, Oban

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Piping Competition News

2026 Piping Competition - entries now open

November 19, 2025

Entries are now open for the 2026 Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition, taking place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August 2026 in Oban, Argyll.

To enter, simply complete the online application form here>.

Once your application has been considered, you will be notified by the end of March 2026 to say whether you have been accepted. You will then be able to pay your £50 entry fee online (if applicable).

Entries for the senior competitions, including the Senior Piobaireachd and the Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel will close on 31 January 2026. Late entries will not be accepted. The £50 entry fee for accepted entrants must be received by 1st June 2026.

The Highland Society of London states that entries for The MacGregor Memorial competition should be received by 31st March 2026. This competition will be capped at 30 competitors; applicants will be notified no later than the end of April.

This year entries for the local and junior competitions must again be made online - entries on the field will not be accepted.

OTHER RECENT NEWS

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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2025 Order of Play Thursday 28 August

July 28, 2025
The Order of Play for the 2025 Piping Competition on Thursday 28th August has been announced.
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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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