July 6, 2026
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It had to be the hottest Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games on record but that didn't deter hundreds of people from gathering in downtown Kincardine to hear the sound of the pipes and drums, watch the Clan Parade, and enjoy the pipe band competition.
The day began with the solo piping and drumming competitions at various locations on the streets surrounding Victoria Park. There was also a Piobaireach (Great Music) piping competition at Kincardine United Church.
A massive crowd filled Queen Street for the Clan Parade which marched from the Kincardine Legion through downtown Kincardine to Victoria Park. Leading the parade, were the Kincardine Legion Colour Party and the Kincardine Air Cadets, followed by the Teeswater Highlanders, the dignitaries and about a dozen competitive bands.
The Clan Parade marches through downtown Kincardine, Saturday
The afternoon featured a display of Highland Dancing by the Guthrie School of Dance of Toronto, as well as the pipe band competition.
Once again, the piping circle was in front of the main stage and each band, from Grade 5 to Grade 2, marched in and performed, before the judges. There were 12 pipe bands competing, as well as numerous pipers and drummers in the solo competitions.
The final results were as follows:
Grade 2:
Guelph Pipe Band
Peel Regional Police Pipe Band - best drums, and best bass and tenor
Toronto Police Pipe Band - best pipes
The Guelph Pipe Band competes at the Kincardine Scottish Festival; video by David Dadson
The Peel Regional Police Pipe Band competes at the Kincardine Scottish Festival; video by David Dadson
Grade 3:
Peel Regional Police Pipe Band - best pipes and best bass and tenor
Durham Regional Police Pipe Band - best drums
Guelph Pipe Band
Grade 4:
Durham Regional Police Pipe Band - best pipes, drums, and bass and tenor
Cabar Feidh Pipes and Drums of Royal Oak, Michigan
Dundas Pipes and Drums
The Cabar Feidh Pipe Band of Royal Oak, Michigan, competes at the festival; video by David Dadson
The Dundas Pipes and Drums competes at the festival; video by David Dadson
Grade 5:
Peel Regional Police Pipe Band - best pipes, and best bass and tenor
Spirit of Ontario Pipe Band of Mississauga - best drums
The Spirit of Ontario Pipe Band of Mississauga competes at the festival; video by David Dadson
In solo results:
Professional Piper of the Day – Sean McKeown
Amateur Piper of the Day – Greg Bowen
For complete pipe band, and solo piping and drumming competition results, check the website at ppbso.org/kincardine-2026.
The Toronto Police Pipe Band competes at the festival; video by David Dadson
At the end of the competition, all the bands gathered in the piping circle for an incredible Massed Band performance, including a stirring rendition of "Amazing Grace."
The pipers and drummers form up for the Massed Band performance at the Kincardine Scottish Festival
The Massed Band performs “Amazing Grace” at the Kincardine Scottish Festival
Stay tuned for more coverage of the Kincardine Scottish Festival and Highland Games on the Kincardine Record.
Written ByLiz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.
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