The Angus Strathspey and Reel Society held it’s 51st Traditional Fiddle Festival on Saturday 10 November at St Andrews Parish Church, Kirriemuir.
The society was joined by the Edinburgh Reel and Strathspey Society, along with the Shetland Fiddlers.
Poor weather delayed the Shetland ferry, postponing the competitions start time by 90
minutes.
Douglas Lawrence from Glasgow, a Kirrie champion and accomplished fiddler acted as adjudicator, while Joan Blue, was the accompanist.
Young competitors from Angus, Deeside, Perth and Edinburgh also took part.
The winners were:
Competition 1 (9 yrs and under) 1st: Ellie Nicolson, Shetland
2nd: Kirstie Williamson, Shetland
3rd: Julia Pojda, Perth
Competition 2 (Age 10 to 12 yrs) 1st: Charlotte Slater, Ellon
2nd: Holly Stephen, Shetland
3rd: Murray Todd, Shetland
Competition 3 ( Age 13 to 16 yrs) 1st: Calum Shepherd, Portlethen
2nd: Rhiann Matthew, Tarland
3rd: Emma Leask, Shetland
Competition 4 (Composition) 1st: Yla Steven, Blackford
2nd: Charles MacPherson, Bishopton
3rd: Sandy Ingram, Glamis
Competition 5 ( Slow Air) 1st: Maggie Adamson, Shetland
2nd: Anne Mitchell, Inverurie
3rd: George Davidson, Tarves
Competition 6 (Sen March, Strathspey & Reel) 1st: Kit Storm, Carnoustie
Competition 7 ( Hornpipe) 1st: Maggie Adamson, Shetland
2nd: George Davidson, Tarves
3rd: Anne Mitchell, Inverurie
Competition 8 ( Championship) 1st: Maggie Adamson, Shetland
2nd: George Davidson, Tarves
3rd: Anne Mitchell, Inverurie
Competition 9 (Quartet) 1st: The Deeside Loons & Quines Quartet
Competition 10 (Orchestra) 1st: Edinburgh Reel & Strathspey Society
Anyone interested in joining the society can attend a rehearsal in the social area of the East and Old Parish Church in East High St, Forfar on Mondays from 7.30pm till 9pm. All players welcome.
