Glasgow world band piping championships

[David Dalglish]

My wife & I attended the Glasgow world piping championships yesterday (Sat 12thAug). What an atmosphere it was electric, Pipe bands from everywhere, Canada, Pakistan,Spain, Ireland & of course Scotland. There where also the highland games, where were to see a world record set by the Russian athlete of 19ft over the high bar( thats as high as the bar would go ). we had a great day we talked to lots of people, also bought a couple of new kilt pins for my new kilt soon to arrive.
Here are some pictures we took.
Band tuning up

Marching band

Band in arena

Spanish band

Some of the costumes were beautiful

[David Dalglish]

Some of the photos of the games

the world record attempt-sucessful at weight over the bar

tossing the caber

Two of the band from Pakistan

My wife studing the needlework on the Spanish girls dress

You just got to have one of me

Hope you enjoy the pics

[Hamish]

David,

Fabulous pictures. I am really jealous! It has long been my dream to attend the World Pipe Band Championships but the distance from home for such a short event always seems to deter me. I have a DVD of last year's Championships which I am constantly playing - that's as close as I've managed to get - yet!

[David Dalglish]

David,

Fabulous pictures. I am really jealous! It has long been my dream to attend the World Pipe Band Championships but the distance from home for such a short event always seems to deter me. I have a DVD of last year's Championships which I am constantly playing - that's as close as I've managed to get - yet!

Hamish you must go to Glasgow for a weeks holiday as there is events on all week long at various venues in Glasgow

[Robin]

Great pictures!

Thanks David

[Hamish]

Hamish you must go to Glasgow for a weeks holiday as there is events on all week long at various venues in Glasgow

That's what I was just thinking, David. I've just been looking at several of the WPBC websites - there is a great promotional video clip at
http://www.gotoglasgow.com/index.htm which is well worth a look.

Perhaps we could have an X Marks gathering there next year!! Whilst I have been to Edinburgh countless times (I just adore the place), I have never visited Glasgow. Yes, I AM ashamed, but maybe can rectify the situation next August.

[Robin]

I was just wondering about that also...all those Xmarkers travelling through Scotland and all those lovely wee meetings. We really must be able to plan something bigger....well in advance. This event or whatever other event.

I was thinking of next year's Burns Supper myself

[David Dalglish]

That's what I was just thinking, David. I've just been looking at several of the WPBC websites - there is a great promotional video clip at
http://www.gotoglasgow.com/index.htm which is well worth a look.

Perhaps we could have an X Marks gathering there next year!! Whilst I have been to Edinburgh countless times (I just adore the place), I have never visited Glasgow. Yes, I AM ashamed, but maybe can rectify the situation next August.

I have been on that web site many times, If we organize a getogether next year I will attend, as I will be going anyway

[Blu (Ontario)]

... but the distance from home for such a short event always seems to deter me....

At least you're on the right side of the big pond!

What is it?... about 450 miles from your place to Glasgow?

[Hamish]

At least you're on the right side of the big pond!

What is it?... about 450 miles from your place to Glasgow?

Hi Blu,

Yes that's true!

Hmmmn, closer to 500 miles I'd think. I know that sort of distance is nothing to you guys over there, but it is to me! I know I could break the journey each way, were I to drive, but that would add another two days to the trip. Besides, I don't like driving THAT much - I'd be a physical wreck on arrival. Perhaps I'll save a few AirMiles and fly to Glasgow from Gatwick - if ever we are able to fly again!!!!!!