Timetable

The closing date for registration to the Northern Meeting piping competitions is 31st JANUARY 2026
The date for the meeting of the joint eligibility committee, consisting of representatives from the Northern Meeting, Argyllshire Gathering, the Competing Pipers Association and judges, is expected end of February/early March 2026
Emails accepting or refusing eligibility will be sent out by the end of March 2026
The closing date for receipt of entry forms giving tunes is 31st MAY 2026
Entry fees for 2026: Seniors – £30 for one, £50 for 2 or more competitions. Juniors – £15.
Entry fees to be with the piping secretary by 31st May 2026.
The closing date for changing tunes is 1st August 2026
Dates of the competitions for Seniors are 3rd & 4th September 2026
Date of the competitions for Juniors is 4th September 2026