Piping

We are delighted that the National Piping Centre is working with us to bring you The Gathering 2009 Invitational Piping Competition.

Solo Piping in association with RG Hardie

We are delighted that the National Piping Centre is working with us to bring you The Gathering 2009 Invitational Piping Competition.

On Sunday, eight of the world's best solo pipers will perform in Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey and Reel, Hornpipe and Jig. The competitors will be invited on the strength of their performances in 2008's elite competitions, such as The Glenfiddich Solo Champion, the Piping Live! Masters' Solo competition, The Silver Chanter and the Bratach Gorm.

Younger talent will have their chance to shine in Pipe Idol, the prestigious invitational premier youth piping competition, also on the Sunday of the The Gathering 2009. The players will perform a March, Strathspey and Reel set, one Hornpipe and Jig and a tune of their own selection for ‘hidden' judges who are in the audience.

On Saturday, spectators will be entertained by a piping exhibition.

For more information about The National Piping Centre please visit www.thepipingcentre.co.uk

Pipe Bands 

Of course, no Highland Games would be complete without the sounds of the pipes and drums and we look forward to welcoming bands from around the world to join the celebrations.

Applications for Pipe Bands to participate in The Gathering 2009 has now closed.

Part of the Highland Games and Scottish Festival weekend of events. Admittance to this event is with a Gathering 2009 Passport or a Highland Games ticket only.