Calum Piobaire's Prize Bagpipe
Inverness 1866
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Malcolm Macpherson was considered one of the last links to the MacCrimmons of Skye. Malcolm was taught
by his father Angus, who was taught by John MacKay, Raasay, who had been taught by the MacCrimmons.
In time, Malcolm would be regarded as a great piper and teacher and known to the piping world as Calum
Piobaire or Calum the piper.
In 1866 Malcolm Macpherson won the Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting
in Inverness. He was awarded the Prize Pipe. This prize pipe, along with other important documents and
manuscripts, would remain in his family for over 100 years before finally passing to his great great
grandson, Keith Theobald. Keith is a piper in the Ottawa Police Pipe Band and an officer with the Ottawa
Police Services.
This prize bagpipe is thought to have been made by Donald Henderson, Peter's
father. Although it has been reported that the prize pipe awarded in 1866 was made by Alexander Glen,
there is strong corroborating evidence that this bagpipe was indeed the Prize Pipe awarded to Calum Piobaire.
We are very fortunate to bring you these important pictures of Calum Piobaire's Prize Pipe. We will
be posting further pictures and information when available.
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