50th Glenfiddich Piping Championship: See how to get tickets

Tickets are now available for the 50th edition of the Glenfiddich Piping Championship, scheduled for Saturday, October 28, at Blair Castle, Perthshire. The event, starting at 10 am in the castle's Victorian ballroom, will feature 10 renowned pipers competing in Piobaireachd and March, Strathspey and Reel categories to determine the winner.

Glenfiddich Piping Championship: History

Willie McCallum, a nine-time winner, clinched the Glenfiddich trophy last year. Established in 1974, the championship is organized by the National Piping Centre, funded by the William Grant Foundation.


Director of Piping at the National Piping Centre, Finlay MacDonald, said, "It's a fantastic celebration of the best pipers in the world, showcasing legendary competitors and winners over the last five decades."

50th Glenfiddich Piping Championship: Tickets

Due to limited availability on the event day, tickets are recommended to be purchased online beforehand at £20 per person or £15 for concessions. The competition will also be streamed online for a fee of £15, accessible for seven days after its conclusion. Attendees will receive a complimentary program, and a £5 commemorative booklet detailing the competition's history will be available for purchase. MacDonald mentioned, "We have some exciting new additions planned for this year's event to mark this significant milestone."

In celebration of the championship's 50th anniversary, the annual Pipers Celidh will take place at the Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry after the event. These tickets, priced at an additional £60, have limited availability. Tickets for the Glenfiddich Piping Championship 2023 can be bought at www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/glenfiddich.

FAQs

When and where is the 50th Glenfiddich Piping Championship taking place?
The championship is scheduled for Saturday, October 28, at Blair Castle, Perthshire, starting at 10 am in the lavish Victorian ballroom.

How can I purchase tickets for the Glenfiddich Piping Championship?
Tickets can be bought online before the event day at £20 per person or £15 for concessions. Additionally, the competition will be streamed online for £15, available for seven days after its conclusion.