Maitland City Pipe Band's 11-year-old member Charlie Wilson won this year's best junior Drum Major Trophy at last weekend's Aberdeen Highland Games.
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This particular competition is open to drum major's under the age of 16 years and Charlie was thrilled to take home the trophy.
Held every year on the first Saturday in July, the Aberdeen Highland Games have become, Aberdeen's most spectacular event, drawing thousands of people to the township every year to enjoy the festivities.
The Games begin with a spectacular parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain's Address that officially opens the day. The event offers fun for all the whole family, including Highland and country dancing and music, Pipe Band displays, Strong man events with the Tartan Warriors, as well as tug-of-war, egg tosses, three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash.
A multitude of stalls offering all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, as well as a variety of food and drinks are also available. The Aberdeen Highland Games is followed by a traditional Ceilidh in the evening.
McMullen Shield
Traditional Piping & Drumming
1st Place
United Mine Workers Pipe Band - Kurri Kurri
SAHC Perpetual Trophy
Traditional Piping & Drumming
2nd Place
Moree Caledonian Pipe Band
Celtic Warrior Sword
Traditional Piping & Drumming
3rd Place
St Mary's Pipe Band Club
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual Trophy
Display Band
1st Place
Lithgow Highland Pipe Band
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual Trophy
Display Band
Runner up
Sydney Thistle Pipe Band
Best Drum Major of the Day - Senior
1st Place
Chloe Van De Velde
Manly Warringah Pipe Band
Best Drum Major of the Day - Junior
1st Place
Charlie Wilson
Maitland City Pipe Band
The Drum Majors Competition was conducted for the first time, at the same time of The Pipes & Drums Competition.
