The world class 2018 Cruinneachadh Loch Abar, the annual Lochaber Gathering Festival of Piping, will take place at the Nevis Centre in Fort William, on Saturday August 4. Starting at 9am, the event will see competitions running until late afternoon.
Large numbers of pipers will compete to an expected high standard for awards which are acknowledged as among the most beautiful on the circuit.
At Premier and A Grade, the world’s top pipers will play for the much coveted Tuagh Oir (Gold Axe) in piobaireachd, and for the Lochaber Gathering Medal for March, Strathspey and Reel.