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The Glenfiddich.
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The Glenfiddich Piping Championship
The Glenfiddich Piping Championship was established in 1974 to inspire the world’s finest individual pipers and to seek the best overall exponents of ceòl mòr or piobaireachd (the great music) and ceòl beag or light music (the little music).
Each year, 10 competitors qualify to play at this prestigious event through placing in one of a series of qualifying events throughout the season.
Glenfiddich 2025
The National Piping Centre and William Grant Foundation are delighted to present the 52nd Annual Glenfiddich Piping Championship at 10am on Saturday 25th October 2025. Tickets will go on sale later this year.
Qualifiers confirmed:
Callum Beaumont – 2024 Glenfiddich Champion
Alasdair Henderson – 2024 SPSL Annual Competition Overall Winner
Finlay Johnston – 2024 Bratach Gorm Winner
The Balvenie Award For Services To Piping
First awarded in 1985, the award recognises those who have made an exceptional contribution to the study, performance and appreciation of the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe, and have helped sustain and promote piping as a thriving cultural tradition.
With one annual recipient, the medal is awarded to those whose contribution has extended over a long period of service to piping and the piping community in Scotland or elsewhere.
Nominations for the Balvenie Award should be made by email using the link below. The annual nomination period is from the 1st February – 31st March. Once the window has closed, a committee comprising representatives from the William Grant Foundation, the National Piping Centre and two external members of the piping community will then consider all the nominations and determine the recipient of the award.
Livestream
Can’t make it in person this year?
Make sure you don’t miss so much as a gracenote with our Glenfiddich Livestream and re-watch, tickets available below.
Whether organising a watch party with friends or just enjoying the competition from the comfort of your own home, our livestream and re-watch allows you to pause, rewind or watch later. With bonus interviews and commentary, if you can’t make it in person this is the next best thing!
