Watching the Band by cessna152towser, on Flickr
A highlight for Gabrielle and Martina was the Odenwald Pipes and Drums. The band wears the MacLeod of Harris tartan. Odenwald in Germany is twinned with Falkirk in central Scotland.

Final Tuning Up by cessna152towser, on Flickr
Odenwald Pipes and Drums reached the Grade 4b finals where they finished sixth. Here they have a final tune up prior to their performance in the Grade 4b finals.

Ready to March In by cessna152towser, on Flickr

Odenwald Pipes and Drums by cessna152towser, on Flickr

Odenwald Pipes and Drums by cessna152towser, on Flickr

Stunning Backdrop by cessna152towser, on Flickr
A superb setting for the Grade 4b finals, with the Templeton Business Centre in the background. Originally designed as a carpet factory by architect William Leiper and completed in 1889, the building has an Italian Venetian inspiration and is known locally as The Doge's Palace.

Chatting to a Bandsman by cessna152towser, on Flickr
Gabrielle chats with one of Odenwald's pipers after their performance.

The People's Palace by cessna152towser, on Flickr
All too soon it was time to go home and we conclude with The People's Palace in the background of this view. The People's Palace is a winter garden and museum, completed in 1898. A craft fair is held in the winter garden in conjunction with the pipe band championships.