A fantastic Claidheamhor and Targe solo piping contest was held in Palmerston North on 22nd May 2021. An invitational contest organised by the Manawatu Scottish Society and hosted by the Celtic Inn, it featured NZ’s top solo pipers.

The Claidheamhor was won by Stuart Easton and the Targe by Greg Wilson.

Full results:

Claidheamhor (MSR,HJ)
1st Stuart Easton
2nd Scott Armstrong
3rd Campbell Wilson

Targe (piobaireachd)
1st Greg Wilson
2nd Stuart Easton
3rd Campbell Wilson

Tu pipers Willie Rowe, Martin McPhee, Sebastian George and Callum Carn all performed with distinction. Both events were judged by Brendon Eade and Marion Horsburgh.