There are a variety of solo classes to cater for all levels including beginner, intermediate, open and “seasoned” (older players). Playing with other instruments, duets, pipe and song and new composition categories also have a place on this day where the focus is on participation and enjoyment rather than the competitive aspects. Inevitably, as there are prizes, there have to be rules which follow below. Please check carefully the time limits and criteria for the class(es) you intend to enter.
Entry forms will be available online in the month prior to the event for pre-entry. The competition is open to non members. Non players and others are encourage to attend as audience members.
Full details of the classes in the competition, of general rules and of class-specific rule are available here
LBPS Annual Competition 2022 – The Results
The LBPS Annual Competition 2022 was held in Linlithgow on Saturday, 9th April 2022.
It was the first time the Society had been to this historic town. The town's old municipal building, the Burgh Halls proved to be a superb venue and was only a five-minute walk from the railway station. The town itself is conveniently situated roughly halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
At the Burgh Halls (built in 1670) we pretty much had the running of the place. The acoustics were superb. Due to the ease of getting there plus the superb facilities, the committee is considering returning there for the 2023 competition.
At lunchtime, a dozen or so competitors played on the veranda for an Easter event the town held for local children ... and, naturally, the town tune, The Roke was given an airing.
The Linlithgow Burgh Halls Rona Dawson playing in the Open Solo
The results are shown below. The videos of the winning entries can be seen on the Lowland & Border Pipers' Society Official YouTube channel. Please follow the link to enjoy the tunes.
Seasoned Pipers – Nigel Richards Trophy
Judge – Neil Clark
1st Brian Mulhearn – Mulinders Hymn, MacCrimmon’s Wedding, Lenny’s Bus (Hornpipe), Rowan Martin
2nd David Hannay – The Mill, Corn Riggs with variations
3rd John Kelly – Mary Scott, Flower of Yarrow, Mrs Hamilton of Pentcaitland
Intermediate – Julian Goodacre Trophy
Judge – Neil Clark
1st Robert Porter – She Moved Through The Fair, Ae’ Fond Kiss, part of The Black and The Grey, (Dixon)
2nd Matt Mochar – Bonnie Lass O’ Fyvie O, The Braes of Killiekrankie, The Roses of Prince Charlie, Flett From Flotta
3rd John Kelly – Wals Voor Polle By Wim Poesen, Arr. By Ian Kinnear; Le Canal en Octobre - (Frédéric Paris) Arr. by Malin Lewis & Pasacaglia de Pontevedra (Galician March) Trad. Arr. By Gary West
Novice - Heriot & Allan Quaich
No candidates
Duet for Piper and Singer – Judy Barker Trophy
Judge – Neil Clark
1st Peter McAllister and Robert Porter – The Mountains of Mourne
Skeely Piper Trophy (tunes associated with Perthshire)
Judge – Neil Clark
1st Stuart Letford – MacGregor of Rora, Mrs Jane Kennedy of St Annes, The High Drive, (Gordon Duncan),The Straloch Turkeys, (Gordon Duncan)
2nd Alexander Scott – The Hills of Perth (alternate 4th part by Andrew MacIntyre) The Pitlochry High-school Centenary
3rd Matt Seattle – An Ye Had Been Whaur I Hae Been, Ye Wad Nae Been Sae Cantie, (arr. Matt Seattle), Forteviot (Matt Seattle)
Open Solo for Scottish Smallpipes – Colin Ross Trophy
Judge – Lee Moore
1st Rona Dawson – Duke of Fife's Welcome to Deeside, Kirsteen's Jig, The Ring, Dark Lowers the Night, Sleepy Maggie.
2nd Alexander Scott – The Last Cradle Song, Go To Berwick Johnny, Arlitrach (1885 William Ross setting)
3rd Norman MacLeod – Soutars of Selkirk (Dixon)
Duet for Pipes – Mains Castle Medal
Judge – Lee Moore
1st Peter McAllister and Robert Porter – Jack Lattin (Dixon)
2nd Stuart Letford and Bill Bennett – The Rose of Allendale, Corn Riggs, (arr. Matt Seattle), Cuddy's Wedding, (arr. Matt Seattle)
3rd Norman MacLeod and Matt Mochar – Muntanyes del Canigo, Kilworth Hills
Solo Pipe and Song – Jimmy Wilson Memorial Cup
Judge – Lee Moore
1st Matt Mochar – Rose of Allandale
Duet for pipes and other instrument – Dunfermline Tassie
Judge – Lee Moore
1st Neil Clark and Kathryn Grainger – Lindisfarne, (Matt Seattle), The Rolling Hills Of The Border, (Matt McGinn)
Open solo for Lowland and Border Pipes – Hamish Moore Cup
Judge – Lee Moore
1st Ian Gelston – Dorrington Lads, (John Rook setting), Andrew Carr, Lairds of Ryton aka Over The Border
2nd Stuart Letford - Over The Dyke And Till Her Laddie, Lasses Bushes Brawly, (Dixon settings), I'll Gang Nae Mair to Yon Toun (setting by Matt Seattle)
3rd Matt Seattle - The Fair Maid of Perth, (Matt Seattle), Rock and a Wee Pickle Tow, The Kelpies, (Matt Seattle)
Martin Lowe Trophy - Awarded by the Judges only for the greatest contribution to the performance
of Lowland and Border music on the day of the competition
Norman MacLeod
Overseas Performance Class
Judge – John Saunders
1st Jeremy Kingsbury – Strike the Bell (Vickers), Little Wee Winking Thing (Dixon)
2nd Phil Tillman – Kilt Thy Coat Maggie and Dance with Me, Silly Bit Chicken, Deil's Awa wi' the Exciseman
3rd Paul Connolly – House in St Peters (Allan MacDonald), Eilean Fhianan (Charlie MacFarlane), Gun'San T’Aparan (Gown and Apron) - Trad
LBPS Annual Competition 2022 – Saturday 9th April 2022
Linlithgow Burgh Halls
The committee of the LBPS are looking forward to welcoming members to the first full live LBPS competition since 2019. We encourage you to come and have a go at competing, whatever stage you are at in your small-piping/ Border piping “career”. It’s a supportive atmosphere where you will meet great people, have a chance to listen to a wide range of playing and get constructive feedback on your performance.
Entry fees:
Members: £2.50 per class
Non-members: £5.00 per class
Spectators: Free
The booking form is available below.
The venue will be Linlithgow Burgh Halls which is an interesting historic venue with a small museum in the centre of the town, close to the railway station (on the main Glasgow to Edinburgh line).
Full address for the venue:
Linlithgow Burgh Halls, The Cross, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 7AH
LBPS Annual Competition – Saturday 27th March 2021
We are pleased to announce the results of this year's annual competition, held via Zoom:
RESULTS OF THE LBPS ANNUAL COMPETITION 2021
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SEASONED PIPERS CLASS (Judge: Lee Moore) |
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1st |
Pete Stewart |
Wo Betyd Thy Wearie Bodie (Skene, MS, 1615) An Old Man Is a Bed of Bones (Playford 1651 arr Stewart) I Am a Silly Old Man (Balcarres MS as ‘Gin the kirk would let me be 1695) |
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2nd |
John Kelly |
Mary Scott the Flower of Yarrow Linkcumdoddie |
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3rd |
Jody Lynch |
Teddy o Neill (Air) The Clare jig and The Nora Crionna hornpipe The Wonky Table |
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INTERMEDIATE CLASS (Judge: Iain MacInnes) |
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1st |
Alexander Sime-Scott |
The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow, Lassie Gae Milk on My Cow Hill |
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2nd |
Ruari Black |
The Rose of Allendale / Knucklehead Johnny the Tree Wrecker |
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3rd |
Caroline Barden |
Wee Totum Fogg Pawkie Adam Glen |
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PIPE AND SONG CLASS (Judge: Iain MacInnes) |
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1st |
Ian Crane |
Tha Mi Sgith |
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2nd |
Pete Stewart |
The Ballad of Jock Elliot |
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SCOTTISH SMALL PIPES CLASS (Judge: Hamish Moore) |
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1st |
Stuart Letford |
John Anderson My Jo / Jack Latin (from Dixon) Lassies o’ Melrose |
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Joint 2nd |
Norman Macleod |
Dark Lowers the Night (3/4 Retreat), Hacky Honey (9/4 from Dixon, tune #4) |
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John Charles Bauschatz |
Shuidh Mi air Cnocan an t-Siùil A Bhean Ud A-staigh Hì Rì a Bho Horo Hug Gur e an Latha He Mo Leannan, Ho Mo Leannan Clo Mhicllemhiceil |
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3rd |
Bill Bennett |
My Home Town, Scarce of Tatties, Drops of Brandy Aye Walkin O |
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LOWLAND & BORDER PIPES CLASS (Judge: Gordon Mooney) |
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1st |
Stuart Letford |
Rowan Tree (arrangement by Mark Stewart, Crieff) The Lasses Bushes Brawly (from Dixon; the first four parts only) Dixon’s Highland Laddie (from Dixon but I shall miss our parts 6 and 7 due to time constraints). |
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2nd |
David Faulkner |
Joyful Days Will Come (David Faulkner) Dorrington Lads (Rook manuscript) |
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3rd |
Ian Crane |
Wat Ye What I Got Late Yestreen Kiss'd Her Under the Coverlet |
Ian Crane Stuart Letford
David Faulkner
Videos of the prize-winning entries and others have now been uploaded onto the LBPS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowlandBorderPipersSocietyOfficial
LBPS Annual Competition 2020
The LBPS Annual Competition will not be going ahead as planned on Saturday March 28th.
It is with great regret that we have taken this decision as a result of the impact of Coronavirus and in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of our members. We plan to consider future possible dates for this event, but obviously this will depend on the length of time it takes to restore normal activity in the country.
Please keep an eye on our Face Book, Twitter and website for further updates.
