South Uist Star Steals The Show at Donald MacLeod Piping Competition

Donald MacLeod Memorial Report – Piping Press

The Pipe Major Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition took place on the last weekend in March and was hailed a great success with piping fans travelling from far and wide to listen to eight of the world’s best pipers playing the music of the legendary piper and composer from Stornoway. By Katie Laing Long-time competitor Angus MacColl took the top honours in the invitational senior competition on Friday, March 28, and...More Donald MacLeod Memorial…

South Uist Star Steals The Show at Donald MacLeod Piping Competition

A teenage piper from South Uist has taken centre stage at one of the most revered piping events in the country. Seventeen-year-old Micheal Maclellan, from Cille Pheadair, was the clear standout in the junior section of the prestigious Pipe Major Donald MacLeod Memorial Competition held in Stornoway. Representing the Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band as its Pipe Major, Micheal dominated the field, sweeping four of the top prizes. He won the Piobaireachd…