Piping

The Piping Competition is one of highlights of an Highland Games and we have a range of competitions including the classic Piobaireachd. These events are open to senior and junior competitors. There is also an under 13 chanter competition and under 18 Challenge for local Pipers.

Information

All piping competitions (both junior and senior) will be held on the all weather pitch, adjacent to Blairbeg Park.

Judges 2024

Iain MacFadyen

DJ MacIntyre

Archie Drennan

Senior Piping Events

Registration for all Senior events closes at 10.30am

Start for all Senior events 11am

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places; there is also a prize for 4th place in Piobaireachd. 

Junior Piping Events

Registration for all Junior events (excluding chanter and Under 13 piping) closes at 10.30am

Start for all Junior events (excluding chanter and Under 13 piping) 11am

Registration for Chanter and Under 13 piping closes at 1.30pm

Start for Chanter and Under 13 piping 2pm

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for all Junior Piping events including Under 13 Piping.

Medals and cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places for all Junior Chanter events.

The Major’s Cups will be awarded to the best local piper and the runner-up.

(Local: Anyone who was born or resident (for more than 1 year) in the geographic areas of Abertaff, Glenmoriston, Glenurquhart, Kiltarlity, Kilmorak, Abriachan, Strathglass and Kirkhill.)

 

Open Piping

Junior 18 and under

5. March
6. Strathspey & Reel
7. Piobaireachd
8. Jig

15 and under

9. March
10. Strathspey & Reel
11. Jig
12. Piobaireachd

Under 13

13. March (one 4 part march)

Open Chanter

Under 12

14. March (one 4 part march)

Under 10

15. March (one 2 part march twice through)

Are you an athlete and want to compete in this year’s games?

The Highland Games wouldn’t be the same without the incredible athletes who make this event such a unique happening. Whether you're a seasoned heavyweight, gravel biker, trail runner or so much more, there’s a place for you in the competition. If you’re ready to step up and be part of the action, we’d love to have you compete! Go ahead and register.

To enter the Glen challenge or the Achmony hill race, please visit the dedicated page of each event.

You can download from here our prize money document.

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