Oban, Scotland — August 27, 2025 — At the iconic Argyllshire Gathering held in Oban, the Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal competition culminated in an exceptional performance by Brendon Eade of Hamilton, New Zealand. Brendon delivered a stirring rendition of “The Prince’s Salute,” cementing his place among the elite competitors. The winner was Steven Leask, performing “The MacLeans' March.”

 

Full Prize List — Gold Medal, Oban 2025:

1st: Steven Leask — “The MacLeans' March”

2nd: Brendon Eade — “The Prince’s Salute” 

3rd: Sean McKeown — “The Young Laird of Dungallon’s Salute” 

4th: Callum Brown — “Lament for Ronald MacDonald of Morar” 

5th: Chris Armstrong — “Lament for the Departure of King James” 

 

The competition was judged by Alan Forbes, Murray Henderson, and Bill Wotherspoon