Solo Pipers head for Barlinnie

[Kintyre Forum News]

Strathclyde Police held their annual junior solo piping competition at Smithycroft School, Glasgow, just next to Barlinnie Prison, last Saturday 23rd February.

A small contingent of Kintyre's young soloists, supported by Pipe Major Ian McKerral, made the trip. With upwards of 50 competitors from Scotland and Ireland in most events, it was going to be a tough contest and, despite a string of strong performances, there were no Kintyre trophy winners on this occasion.

However, Sarah Muir was well to the fore with 2nd place in the Strathspey & Reel and a 3rd place in the Jig, both under 18 years section. In the same section, Fiona Mitchell was on form with 3rd in the March and 4th in the Strathspey & Reel. In the younger age group (under 15 years), the judges were impressed with Stephanie Brodie's Piobaireachd and placed her 3rd.

On the Chanter, Cameron Wylie, in his first ever competitive appearance, came 3rd in the Under 10 years section - Molly Semple was 4th. In the Under 12 years Section, Donnie McKerral was placed 6th.

[EileenH]

Well done to all the pipers involved, and to Ian Mckerral too!