A hole in the shelf of the trophy case

I’ve posted before about how great a piper is Willie McCallum; to say that he’s good just doesn’t do it justice. As mentioned, when I saw him do a recital at the National Piping Centre in 2006 he was introduced as “The World Hoover” because he goes all over the world and sucks up the major prizes.

I was surprised to learn today that he has not, in fact, won all of the top prizes. An article at pipes|drums heralds the Northern Meeting competition in Inverness this week, and it states that the Clasp, the piobaireachd competition for former winners of the gold medals, is the only major prize that Willie hasn’t won.

I’m rooting for Willie since I read that, and I really hope he has a good day. Best of luck to all competitors of course, but I’m rooting for Willie. He is certainly deserving of this prize!