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Results from The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP) Inveraray Highland Games Tuesday 21st July 2026

A great day of Piping was had by all at Inveraray Games this year. The weather was outstanding with plenty of fluids and sunscreen required throughout the day.  We had 21 entries to our second outdoor competition of the year with 18 Pipers playing in Grades 1,2 and 3.  Dr Andrew Bova judged all the Light Music and Piobaireachd.  A special thanks to Brian and Pamela Spalding (Piping Convenor)

Full results as below:

Grade 1 March

  1. Barry Evans
  2. Craig Turnbull
  3. John Nevans
  4. Iain Kirkwood
  5. Dougie Small

Grade 1 Strathspey/Reel

  1. Barry Evans
  2. Craig Turnbull
  3. John Nevans
  4. Iain Kirkwood
  5. Dougie Small

Grade 1 Piobaireachd

  1. John Nevans
  2. Craig Turnbull
  3. Barry Evans
  4. Iain Kirkwood

Grade 2 March

  1. Arthur Bass
  2. Andrew Robertson
  3. Bobby Curtin
  4. Sophie Stringer
  5. Kathryn McEwan
  6. Laura McEwan

Grade 2 Strathspey/Reel

  1. Andrew Robertson
  2. Arthur Bass
  3. Bobby Curtin
  4. Sophie Stringer
  5. Kathryn McEwan
  6. Laura McEwan

 Grade 2 Piobaireachd

  1. Andrew Robertson
  2. Laura McEwan
  3. Dougie Small
  4. Kathryn McEwan
  5. Sophie Stringer

Grade 3 March

  1. Paul Sweeney
  2. Sue Kennedy
  3. Richard Johnson
  4. Philip Duthie
  5. Iain Riley
  6. Cameron Davison

Grade 3 Strathspey/Reel

  1. Ian Riley
  2. Paul Sweeney
  3. Philip Duthie
  4. Richard Johnson
  5. Sue Kennedy
  6. Cameron Davison

Grade 3 Piobaireachd

  1. Arthur Bass
  2. Philip Duthie
  3. Sue Kennedy
  4. Cameron Davison
  5. Richard Johnson

 

Entries Open for Chatsworth Country Fair 2026

Entries are now open for Chatsworth Country Fair. This competition can be entered via https://rspbalondon.org/2026-chatsworth.
Once again, Chatsworth are offering exceptional prize money and eight prizes in each of the five open events. In fact, there has been an increase in the overall prize fund this year to reflect inflation !
For those who have not been to Chatsworth before, the Country Fair and Chatsworth estate offer many other activities over the weekend so it’s a great event to bring friends and family to. here is a link to see the full program of visitors attractions: https://www.chatsworth.org/events/chatsworth-country-fair/
As well as the Open Solo Piping, Chatsworth Country Fair also hosts the All England Pipe Band Championships on Sunday 6th September. Juvenile and Adult Amateur (CLASP) solo competitions will be held on Saturday 5th September.
Here is a link to more competition information: Chatsworth 2026 Open Solo Piping Contest Details copy

Inveraray Highland Games Competition Tuesday 21st July 2026 Order of Play

Registration Opens 0900hrs

Start Time 1000hrs


Grade 1 – Piobaireachd

  1. Iain Kirkwood
  2. Barry Evans
  3. John Nevans
  4. Craig Turnbull

Grade 2 Piobaireachd

  1. Douglas Small
  2. Callum Kirk
  3. James Acheson
  4. Andrew Robertson
  5. Sophie Stringer
  6. Kathryn McEwan
  7. Laura McEwan

Grade 3 – Piobaireachd

  1. Philip Duthie
  2. Sue Kennedy
  3. Cameron Davison
  4. Richard Johnson
  5. Arthur Bass
  6. Stephen McCusker

Break for Lunch

The Light Music events will commence after lunch

 Grade 1 Light Music (2/4 March Event/ Strathspey & Reel Event)

  1. John Nevans
  2. Callum Kirk
  3. Craig Turnbull
  4. Douglas Small
  5. Iain Kirkwood
  6. Barry Evans

Grade 2 Light Music (2/4 March Event/ Strathspey & Reel Event)

  1. Arthur Bass
  2. James Acheson
  3. Andrew Robertson
  4. Bobby Curtin
  5. Kathryn McEwan
  6. Laura McEwan
  7. Sophie Stringer

 Grade 3 Light Music (2/4 March Event/ Strathspey & Reel Event)

  1. Cameron Davison
  2. Ninian Christie
  3. Richard Johnson
  4. IAN RILEY
  5. Robin Alderslowe
  6. Sue Kennedy
  7. Philip Duthie
  8. Paul Sweeney
  9. Stephen McCusker

Results from LUSS Highland Games Saturday 4th July 2026

Results from The Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP)

LUSS Highland Games
Saturday 4th July 2026

A good day of Piping was had at LUSS Games this year. It was a mild day with rain on for most of it. We had 12 entries to our first outdoor competition of the year with 10 Pipers playing in Grades 1,2 and 3. William Morrison judged all the Light Music and Piobaireachd. A special thanks to Arthur Ross (Piping Convenor)

Full results as below:

Grade 1 March
1. Craig Turnbull
2. Barry Evans

Grade 1 Strathspey/Reel
1. Barry Evans
2. Craig Turnbull

Grade 1 Piobaireachd
1. Craig Turnbull
2. Barry Evans

Grade 2 March
1. Andrew Robertson
2. Anthony Kelly
3. Laura McEwan
4. Dale Reilly
5. Sophie Stringer

Grade 2 Strathspey/Reel
1. Andrew Robertson
2. Sophie Stringer
3. Dale Reilly
4. Anthony Kelly
5. Laura McEwan

Grade 2 Piobaireachd
1. Andrew Robertson
2. Anthony Kelly
3. Sophie Stringer
4. Laura McEwan

Grade 3 March
1. Sue Kennedy
2. Jamie Thomas
3. Robin Alderlowe

Grade 3 Strathspey/Reel
1. Sue Kennedy
2. Robin Alderlowe
3. Jamie Thomas

Grade 3 Piobaireachd
1. Sue Kennedy