The Northern Meeting Piping competitions are back in Inverness after a three year break – this year for the first time, the Gold Medal and Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel competitions can be viewed via Livestreaming
More than 100 of the world’s top pipers have gathered once again in Inverness for The Northern Meeting Piping competitions.
It was held at Eden Court Theatre and participants have travelled from as far afield as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, Switzerland, and the USA.
This year for the first time, the Gold Medal and Former Winners March, Strathspey and Reel competitions can be viewed via Livestreaming and will be available throughout September.
Alan Forbes, convener of the competitions said that he hoped that, over time, this will attract more piping enthusiasts to come to Inverness and experience this very special event first hand for themselves.
He also expressed his gratitude to The Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming who have provided a contingent of the school’s instructors led by Major Gordon Rowan to act as stewards alongside local volunteers.
Provost Glynis Campbell-Sinclair welcomed competitors and officials to Inverness at a reception in the Townhouse last night.
Guests were treated to a pipe medley by the 2019 Gold Medal winner, Connor Sinclair from Crieff. Visitors also enjoyed a sunset performance on the High Street by the Pipes and Drums of the Queen’s Own Highlanders Regimental Association.
