Each band performs multiple routines on the day competing for The McMullin Shield, the Scottish Australian Heritage Council Trophy and the Celtic Warriors Ceremonial Sword. These awards are presented to the pipe bands with the best display at the Aberdeen Highland Games.

McMullin Shield

The McMullin Shield is awarded to the band with the best display at the games. This award is presented by the Fraser family of St Aubins, Scone.

Scottish Australian Heritage Council Trophy

The Scottish Australian Heritage Council Trophy will be presented to the band coming second.

Celtic Warriors Ceremonial Sword

The Celtic Warriors Ceremonial Sword is presented by the Celtic Warriors shop for the band in third place on the day.

President’s Perpetual Trophy

The President’s Perpetual Trophy for the best display band on the day. 1st and 2nd place awarded.

President’s Drum Major Awards

This award, instigated by DM Joe Royston, commenced in 2019 with the trophies being kindly presented by the Maitland Pipe Band. The trophy plus $50.00 to be presented to the Best Drum Major on the day in both Senior and Junior divisions.

2025 Results

Presentation of Trophies

 

TrophyDescriptionBottlesWinner
McMullin ShieldWinning Band in traditional piping & drummingPerpetual Trophy12United Mine Workers Pipe Band
Scottish Australian Heritage Council Trophy Runner up Band in traditional piping & drummingPerpetual Trophy plus miniature from SAHC.4Sydney Thistle Pipe Band
Celtic Warriors Sword Band in third (3rd) place for traditional piping & drummingPerpetual Trophy2Newcastle RSL Pipe Band
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual Trophy Best display band (most entertaining)Perpetual Trophy plus $200.00 cash.3Lithgow Highland Pipe Band
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual Trophy (Runner Up)Best display band (most entertaining)Perpetual Trophy plus $150.00 cash.2Newcastle RSL Pipe Band
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual Trophy Senior Drum MajorPerpetual Trophy plus $50.00 cash.Lachlan Watts
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual TrophyJunior Drum MajorPerpetual Trophy plus $50.00 cash.N/A
Aberdeen Highland Games Perpetual TrophyWinning window displayPerpetual TrophyAberdeen Library
Craig Reid Perpetual TrophyTo the overall winner of the Heavy Events.Perpetual TrophyLuke Reynolds
The President’s Perpetual Trophy for Caber TossTo the winner of the Caber Toss.Perpetual TrophySean Poole

Piping Judge: Graham Hardy
Dress & Drill Judge: Dave Walker

For any additional information please contact:

Garth Belford
Games Secretary
Mobile: 0418 206 707
Email: secretary@aberdeenhighlandgames.com