The Professional Competition which we have held every year since 1920, with the exception of the war years.
The Juvenile Amateur Competition which was held twice every year from 1920 to 1982. Since 1983 this is held annually in the autumn.
The adult Amateur Competition which is held annually in the Spring.
The Veterans Competition which is held on the same day as the Adult Amateurs.
The Knockout Competition started in 1963, which is held on average at three yearly intervals. This involves eight invited pipers and consists of four first round heats, two semi-finals and a final held at monthly intervals, with the results decided by audience votes.
Club Nights which are currently held on the first Friday each month in the College of Piping.
The Juvenile Amateur Competition which was held twice every year from 1920 to 1982. Since 1983 this is held annually in the autumn.
The adult Amateur Competition which is held annually in the Spring.
The Veterans Competition which is held on the same day as the Adult Amateurs.
The Knockout Competition started in 1963, which is held on average at three yearly intervals. This involves eight invited pipers and consists of four first round heats, two semi-finals and a final held at monthly intervals, with the results decided by audience votes.
Club Nights which are currently held on the first Friday each month in the College of Piping.
Listed below are the annual events organized and run by The Scottish Pipers Association. In addition to these long established events the association periodically runs and organizes Composition events and other activities. Please check the News section regularly for details of forthcoming events.
Below are some Historic Photographs of Some Association Events please click on an image to enlarge it.
Scottish Pipers Association 1935
Scottish Pipers Association 1933
Scottish pipers 1936
Amateurs Competition Trophies
SPA Juvenile Winners 2009
Composing Recital 2008
Knockout final 2009
John Patrick Douglas Murray
John Patrick Douglas Murray
SPA Competition President J MacIvor, Committee and winners
Scottish Pipers Association Competition Poster 1957
Scottish Pipers Competition 1920
SPA comp. c1926 GS MacLennan, J MacDonald, A Campbell, J.McIvor, P Melville, J MacG Murray, Alex MacDonald, R. Reid
