Argyll Piping Trust

The Trust

The Trust seeks to advance the education of the public in the art of Highland bagpipes, Scottish dancing, folk music and Scottish heritage.

The Trust sponsors the Oban Games and Piping Competition and funds piping tuition in primary schools across Argyll in partnership with Argyll and Bute Council.

Find out more about the work of the Trust here>

Oban Games

Oban Games

We organise the Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games which are held every year on the fourth Thursday of August. The Games are a highlight of the summer for Gathering Members, the people of Oban and visitors from around the world.

​Visit the Games website obangames.com

Piping Competition

Piping Competition

We run the world's foremost solo Piping Competition. Held annually in Oban alongside the Oban Games, international pipers compete for prizes including the prestigious Gold and Silver Medals.

​Visit the competition website pipingcompetition.com