The year 2024 has been eventful and challenging for me in my aspiring career. I would like to thank ‘The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust’ for their continued support with my piping.

This year I have progressed to my final year at ‘The Royal Conservatoire’ in Glasgow. B Mus (Traditional Music-piping) degree.

I am also continuing to take lessons from my long term tutor, Willie Morrison.

This year in competition I was successful in winning many prizes. The pinnacle was winning the ‘Pipe Idol’ competition in the ‘Piping Centre’, Glasgow, in August.

Bobby Allen
Bobby Allen (left) with Fred Morrison, accepting his Reelpipes after winning the 2024 Pipe Idol championship.
Submitted by: Bobby Allen
Year of award:  2024