Posted on Sep 8, 2005

About 40,000 spectators gathered on the 13th of August at Glasgow Green to watch the biggest bagpiping spectacle since Bonnie Prince Charlie marched into the city. 230 bands comprising some 8500 players came from Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Canada, Australia, France, America, Japan, Oman, Rome and Spain. Bands formed impromptu circles wherever they could find a space to rehearse before they took one of the many arenas to battle out for the prize. Ian Embleton, the chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association was more than happy: "We are absolutely astonished and delighted at the response of the public ... You just have to look around you to see how successful it has been." The House of Edgar - Shotts and Dykehead followed up its earlier British Championship win by taking victory in both the best bass and best drum corps contest. The band was formed in 1910 by Pipe Major Dugald MacFarlane and practiced in the small kitchen of his home. By 1948 it was world champion, a title it has won 14 times since. The band is proud to be sponsored by The House of Edgar and wears a re-make of the McLean of Duart tartan especially commissioned by the House of Edgar. The home victory was a fitting way to celebrate the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association's 75th anniversary and is a great success for Scotland. For more information about the Band please visit their webpage: www.sdcpb.com. About 40,000 spectators gathered on the 13th of August at Glasgow Green to watch the biggest bagpiping spectacle since Bonnie Prince Charlie marched into the city. 230 bands comprising some 8500 players came from Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Canada, Australia, France, America, Japan, Oman, Rome and Spain. Bands formed impromptu circles wherever they could find a space to rehearse before they took one of the many arenas to battle out for the prize. Ian Embleton, the chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association was more than happy: "We are absolutely astonished and delighted at the response of the public ... You just have to look around you to see how successful it has been." The House of Edgar - Shotts and Dykehead followed up its earlier British Championship win by taking victory in both the best bass and best drum corps contest. The band was formed in 1910 by Pipe Major Dugald MacFarlane and practiced in the small kitchen of his home. By 1948 it was world champion, a title it has won 14 times since. The band is proud to be sponsored by The House of Edgar and wears a re-make of the McLean of Duart tartan especially commissioned by the House of Edgar. The home victory was a fitting way to celebrate the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association's 75th anniversary and is a great success for Scotland. For more information about the Band please visit their webpage: www.sdcpb.com.