1,000 Bagepipes

Pipe Band

We spent the day at the UK Pipe Band Championships. "Pipe" is the word for "bagpipes." The championships were held at the Royal Highland Center in Edinburgh; just a short bus ride from the city center.

Bands from all over the UK competed. In total, there were 1,000 bagpipes, 350 snare drums, 250 tenor drums, and 60 bass drums. Tartan was everywhere. Wonderful sights and sounds.

Although the musical instruments were quite different, this event reminded us of the many High School marching band championships we attended when William was Drum major.