Scottish Pipe Band Championships

**David Dalglish** · 20th May 07, 10:29 AM

I recorded this on my moble phone, a very short video

The weather was not good be Alex photo's are superb

**David Dalglish** · 20th May 07, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Warhoover

Such fine Scottish weather! I too wish I could have been there. Would have been amazing to see such well known names perform like that. Especially to see them dealing with the bad weather and the tuning issues you encounter in situations like that. I saw on the RSPBA site that they decided not to try and record it due to gale force winds, I am sure all they would have gotten was wind noise in the mics. I see Strathclyde Police took it this year, Shotts and Dykehead second , and FMM third in Grd 1. One of these years I am going to get over there for this and the worlds! Any of you "locals" going to the worlds?

I am going to the worlds.

**cessna152towser** · 20th May 07, 12:11 PM

Brandy wrote:-

Seen the buildings on top of Dumbarton Rock do people live up there ?What are those buildings looks old.

The rock and castle, including the governor's house, are now a visitor attraction. I'd imagine the only person to live up there nowadays might be the caretaker! More information on Dumbarton Rock here:-
http://www.rampantscotland.com/visit...tdumbarton.htm

**Warhoover** · 20th May 07, 05:52 PM

Wonderful David! I am so jealous! Wish I could be there. I have heard it is an experience! I hope there will be, and look forward to exclusive piccies from our "on the spot" reporters

. Thanks for the photos from this event guys. Wonderful as always concidering the conditions.

**Deil the Yin** · 20th May 07, 07:20 PM

Did yall happen to see a MacGregor Pipe Band at the competition? I know they've done quite well and moved up grades quite rapidly for such a young band... I think they're a grade 2 now, but not certain.

Just curious,
Wesley

**gangreenfootball** · 21st May 07, 04:39 AM

Great pictures as usual

**cessna152towser** · 21st May 07, 08:15 AM

Did yall happen to see a MacGregor Pipe Band at the competition? I know they've done quite well and moved up grades quite rapidly for such a young band... I think they're a grade 2 now, but not certain.

There was a band called Killeen playing in Grade 2 in McGregor tartan. With between 150 and 200 bands taking part, and performances taking part in four arenas simultaneously it just wasn't possible to hear and photograph them all.