Pipers to be banned in Edinburgh

**McClef** · 12th June 08, 03:42 PM

I had to check the date to make sure it wasn't April 1!

Too often the sight of a kilted piper is all that visitors to Edinburgh will get of a man in a kilt out in the streets.

One would think that the police would have better things to do than persecute people who are actually helping the tourist industry,buskers or not.

Its not like they are playing late at night keeping folk awake.

**Roan Carter** · 12th June 08, 04:33 PM

If you don't like pipes, gtho of Scotland.

But on the flipside, there are a number of styles of bagpipes that are very soft and pleasant. Some of them you can even sleep next to. There are many options here. But the police state of the old empire probably won't hear it.

**johnnym** · 12th June 08, 04:52 PM

Although I wear kilts, I do not play the pipes. I wish I could. My musical talent is about nil. Some have it, some don't. I admire those that can play any instrument, not just the pipes. My niece has played with the Chicago Symphony, but has a hard time putting gas in her car. I restore antique cars and listen to the pipes on the boom box.

**Nick the DSM** · 15th June 08, 03:59 PM

well, when i first saw the title i was shocked and thinking to myself - FUBAR! but then i thought about and it might be for the best.

**mbhandy** · 15th June 08, 05:10 PM

No Pipes in Edinburgh? That would be like banning Tea in England? What is the world coming to? Really Sad....

MrBill

**McClef** · 16th June 08, 03:24 AM

It was on the news this morning that someone in an English village had put in complaint about the church bell ringers practicing on a Sunday afternoon.

A tradition that has been going strong for 400 years...

And if the complainant gets their way it might lead to another tradition being banned.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...ay-locals.html

**george7** · 16th June 08, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

No Pipes in Edinburgh? That would be like banning Tea in England? What is the world coming to? Really Sad....

MrBill

Banning tea in England? Now THAT'S a good idea!

**Jock Scot** · 16th June 08, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Banning tea in England? Now THAT'S a good idea!

Er,no it's not!

**Coemgen** · 16th June 08, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Originally Posted by georgeblack7

Originally Posted by mbhandy

No Pipes in Edinburgh? That would be like banning Tea in England? What is the world coming to? Really Sad....

MrBill

Banning tea in England? Now THAT'S a good idea!

Er,no it's not!

Sir, banning tea anywhere is bad! I get very cranky when I don't get my tea …

**JS Sanders** · 16th June 08, 02:59 PM

For many it may come somewhat as a shock, but tea is just as popular in Scotland as it is in England.

And the Scots have some outstanding confections to accompany them.

Slainte yall,
steve