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Pipers
Milngavie Pipe Band
Milngavie Pipe Band was formed in 1966 as a community band
and wears the distinctive Buchanan tartan in honour of the Provost of
the time, John Buchanan, who was influential in securing a home for the
band, Corbie Ha' which is still used as a practice hall and social
club. The band competes in grade 3 around the Highland games circuit
during the summer and over the years has won prizes at every major
championship. Scott Montague has just taken over as pipe major and is
keen to take the band to the next level in the coming season. There is
a commitment to teaching local young people to play both pipes and
drums, with structured classes which feed the Novice Juvenile band led
by P/M Peter Maxwell. Both bands have been commended for the community
and charity work they have done over recent years with a presence at
events run by the Prince and Princess of Wales Trust, Christian Aid,
Cancer Research and St Margaret's Hospice among others. The band has
performed at functions as diverse as Moffat gala day to a traditional
street festival in Verona or the annual Breton extravaganza in Lorient
and is pleased to welcome guest players from several nations including
Switzerland and Denmark.
IMPORTANT: The price will be based on a typical weekend
fee in this act's local area. Where the act is required to travel the
fee will be higher.
Rona Dawson
Rona Dawson has been playing pipes for more than 25 years,
taught initially by Johnnie Morrison and then by Angus J MacLellan of
Strathclyde Police for many years. She worked in the College of Piping
for five years and has played in 3 bands, Milngavie, Strathendrick and
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue and is currently back at Milngavie. She
also plays Hamish Moore Scottish Smallpipes and enjoys (attempting) to
play with other musicians at folk nights and sessions. She is committed
to teaching young people and currently has 6 pupils.
IMPORTANT: The price will be based on a typical weekend
fee in this act's local area. Where the act is required to travel the
fee will be higher.
Craig McFarlane
Craig McFarlane..highland piper for 28 years..he has played
with 7 pipe bands including 5 years in the world famous 2ND BTN SCOTS
GUARDS regiment. Ex solo competitor before joining the army, winning
places in 7 solo competions before joining the army. Craig plays every
style of piping including "piobaireachd", the ancient classical, and
only true original form of Highland piping. Craig has played at
numerous funerals, weddings and other engagementa through the years,
and dresses in full ancient MacFarlane clan reggalia for all functions.
A high standard is guaranteed for all events.