Strathclyde Police Pipe Band held its inaugural Junior Solo Piping Competition last Saturday 24th February. The event was conveniently held at Smithycroft School, Glasgow, just a stone's throw from Barlinnie Prison. As ever, Kintyre Schools were well represented with 11 young pipers from Campbeltown making the trip. On this occasion the young pipers were supported and tuned up on the day by tutor, John Brown, Kintyre's own Strathclyde Police Band member.
As expected, the contest was superbly well organised and administered by the Police, who had a huge entry of young pipers from all over Scotland and Ireland to contend with.
Top spot for Kintyre on Saturday went to 14 years old Keith Cowie who played a great Strathspey & Reel to win the under 15 years event. Keith was up against 55 other entrants in that particular event.
Fiona Mitchell, in her under 15 years swan-song, showed a pleasing return to form by being placed 5th in the March and 3rd in the Strathspey & Reel.
Fiona moves into the 15 years and over section in her next contest which will be the Dumbarton & District Solos on Saturday 3rd March..
Elsewhere Abbie Semple took 2nd place in the Chanter and Lewis Anderson was placed 4th in the Novice Bagpipes
