Scottish Fire Competitions
In North America, S.FIRE Scottish Fiddling competitions are excellent opportunities to meet and play with fellow Scottish fiddlers; learn from judges who are recognized experts in the field through workshops and written, personalized competition comments;and a chance to perform in friendly, relaxed environments.
US National Scottish Fiddle Championships
September 5 & 6, 2025
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 5, 2025
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges and forms will be updated shortly
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
September 5 & 6, 2025
Regional Qualifier, Sept. 5, 2025
PennWest Edinboro, Edinboro PA
Judges and forms will be updated shortly
Registration forms can be found on the website below. Deadline is Sept 1st.
https://www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php
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2022 Colonial Highland games - May 21; Judge, David Gardner
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
Open
1st Place - Curt Hoganson
2nd place ~ Elyse Wiszneaukas
New Competition!!
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Chicago Scots Highland Games & Scottish Festival - Judge, Meredith Hopkins
June 17th, 2023
Open
1st - Paula Johannesen(recommended to Nationals),Best March
2nd - Anna Perkins (recommended to Nationals) ,Best Air
3rd - Michael Nicholsen, Best Strathspey
4th - Lori Sundbergh
Novice
1st - Jeanne Johannesen, Best Reel
2nd - Aileen Murphy
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Regional Fiddle Competition ~ 2023
Judge - John Turner
Open:
1st place: Lily Harwell -Best Reel(recommended for Nationals)
2nd place: Josephine Walker (recommended for Nationals)
3rd: Katherine Wiley - Best Air
Junior
1st: Orson Cornett
Novice
1st: Macy Stevens
2nd: Morgen Cockman
Judge - John Turner
Open:
1st place: Lily Harwell -Best Reel(recommended for Nationals)
2nd place: Josephine Walker (recommended for Nationals)
3rd: Katherine Wiley - Best Air
Junior
1st: Orson Cornett
Novice
1st: Macy Stevens
2nd: Morgen Cockman
2023 Ohio Scottish Games and Festival of the Arts.
June 22.2024 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Dan Carney
3rd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Ava Bolton (Nationals)
2nd Place - James Nowling
June 22.2024 -
Regional Scottish Fiddle Competition Results.
Judge, Elke Baker
Open
1st Place - Haylie Ryan (nationals)
2nd Place - Dan Carney
3rd Place - Michael Nicholsen
Junior
1st Place - Ava Bolton (Nationals)
2nd Place - James Nowling
Columbia Pacific Scottish Fiddle Competition- Portland OR
July 20, 2019. Judge, Colyn Fischer
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior
1st place - Emma Rodrigous
2nd place - Mikaili Floyd
July 20, 2019. Judge, Colyn Fischer
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior
1st place - Emma Rodrigous
2nd place - Mikaili Floyd
NE Florida competition Results
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
Feb. 27, 1016
Open Category:
1st Place – Connor Civatte
2nd Place – Katie Geringer
3rd Place – Claudia Edwards
No other categories had competitors.
Portland Highland games , August 2, 2019
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior -
1st Place - Emma Rodriguis
2nd Place - Mikaili Floyd
Open
1st Place - Tessa Brown
Junior -
1st Place - Emma Rodriguis
2nd Place - Mikaili Floyd
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2024 Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival Regional Qualifier fiddle competition
Judge ~ John Turner Open 1st Place - Maureen Fortner 2nd Place - Monica Backstrom Novice 1st Place - Elinor Morgan Dix 2nd Place - Chris DeCrease US National Scottish Fiddle Championship - Sept.7 2024
Junior 1st ~ Haylie Ryan 2nd ~ Beck Welling 3rd ~ Ava Bolton Open 1st ~ Paula Desimone 2nd ~ Margaret Young - outstanding reel 3rd ~ Isabel Oliart - outstanding reel Best air - Anna Perkins |
2022 New Hampshire Highland Games Fiddle Competition results
OPEN
1st Place - Allison McKnight best strathspey (Neil Gow Quaich)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholson (William Marshall Quaich)
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emma Balega (Nathaniel Gow Quaich)
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November 2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place - Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place - Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 14,2022 ~ Judge, Elke Baker
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award, Best March, Strathspey, and reel
2nd place ~ Lydia Leong
JUNIOR
1st place Cara Boyle
OPEN
1st Place - Allison McKnight best strathspey (Neil Gow Quaich)
2nd Place - Michael Nicholson (William Marshall Quaich)
JUNIOR
1st Place - Emma Balega (Nathaniel Gow Quaich)
Charleston Scottish Games Highland Gathering
November 2, 2019 ~ Judge Dr. Melinda Crawford
Open
1st Place - Connor Civatte
2nd Place - Colin MacLeod
3rd Place - Blake Brewington
Junior
1st Place - Colin McGlynn
2nd Place - Robina Josephine Walker
3rd Place - Rosemary Walker
Novice
1st place - Emelie Thomas
Potomac Valley Scottish Fiddle Competition Sept. 14,2022 ~ Judge, Elke Baker
* recommended to National's
OPEN
1st place - Catherine McLain - Paul Brockman Award, Best March, Strathspey, and reel
2nd place ~ Lydia Leong
JUNIOR
1st place Cara Boyle
Ligonier Highland Games ~ 2021, Judge - David Gardner
Open
1st place - Emma Dorman-Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Allison McNight
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place - Brianna Cobbey(nationals)
2nd Place - Haylie Ryan
Novice
1st place - Karen Shamir
2nd place - Michael Nicholson
3rd place - Emma Balega
Open
1st place - Emma Dorman-Fiddler of the Day
2nd Place - Allison McNight
3rd Place Jerry Agin
Junior
1st Place - Brianna Cobbey(nationals)
2nd Place - Haylie Ryan
Novice
1st place - Karen Shamir
2nd place - Michael Nicholson
3rd place - Emma Balega
Seaside Games - Oct. 8, 2022 - Judge, Jan Tappan
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup
Open
1st Place - Elizabeth Ingber
Junior
1st Place - Mary Margaret Hattrup