I was side drummer in the base pipe band and played at Nova Scotia Tattoo ‘84 as part of Air Command. THE most exhilarating experience!! I can only imaginr being at the original in Edinburgh, my dream.
And I defy anyone to keep a dry eye during Lone Piper’s Lament. Must now look up the history of that particular.
I watched the Queen mother’s funeral in 2002 I think, and the pipers played a lament when they pulled her coffin on a gun carriage. I cannot say I wasn’t moved to tears. There is something about the bagpipes that is deeply moving.
Totally agree! Our culture involves pageantry, it’s what brings us together. I cannot imagine this country without it. I don’t want to imagine a country with a presidential system. Apart from the cost, it’s wide open to corruption. Very interesting article thanks.
Yes! I am of the Thomson clan. The last time I was in Edinburgh, I bought a kilt made with the formal Thomson plaid. The Thomson's are part of the Campbell clan. My family was from the Glasgow area before they immigrated to the United States and Canada.
That will take some hunting to find it. :) It is wool and I live in East Texas where it is hotter than hot! However, when the time comes, the pic will be posted! In fact, if I go in my archives I might already have one… I’ll check for one. I know I wore it the last time I was in Scotland.
Fascinating stuff Vulkan. Thank you. And I agree. Very happy we spend money on this type of thing. There should be more celebration of our culture and history.
They're Labour-Lite. It's why I voted Reform and helped get Penny Mourdant out. (I personally thought she might be safe as the media seem to love her plus all her bits in the recent ceremonies holding the sword etc.)
Shame about Penny. A couple of her early speeches were great. But she just seemed to lose her way. Or maybe that was just her all along. Not sure the Tories can find a way back. At least not in this parliament.
Love it, thanks for the history!
I was side drummer in the base pipe band and played at Nova Scotia Tattoo ‘84 as part of Air Command. THE most exhilarating experience!! I can only imaginr being at the original in Edinburgh, my dream.
And I defy anyone to keep a dry eye during Lone Piper’s Lament. Must now look up the history of that particular.
Well here’s hoping you get to watch this years one!!
Sadly only if it’s on youtube or rumble.
If I remember I’ll send you the link to this years show
Thank you! That would be grand.
I watched the Queen mother’s funeral in 2002 I think, and the pipers played a lament when they pulled her coffin on a gun carriage. I cannot say I wasn’t moved to tears. There is something about the bagpipes that is deeply moving.
Totally agree! Our culture involves pageantry, it’s what brings us together. I cannot imagine this country without it. I don’t want to imagine a country with a presidential system. Apart from the cost, it’s wide open to corruption. Very interesting article thanks.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
My name is Muirhead. I think there are a few of us in Scotland.
Thanks, Vulkan, for this interesting and entertaining post.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Amazing videos! I attended the Edinburgh Tattoo years ago and this inspired me to consider attending it again.
Do it!! If it wasn’t for my knee I would have been there!
The Scottish heritage in me is calling my name…
Well Sassenach I think you need to don your clan colours and attend!!
Yes! I am of the Thomson clan. The last time I was in Edinburgh, I bought a kilt made with the formal Thomson plaid. The Thomson's are part of the Campbell clan. My family was from the Glasgow area before they immigrated to the United States and Canada.
You’ll have to post a pic of your kilt!!
That will take some hunting to find it. :) It is wool and I live in East Texas where it is hotter than hot! However, when the time comes, the pic will be posted! In fact, if I go in my archives I might already have one… I’ll check for one. I know I wore it the last time I was in Scotland.
Fascinating stuff Vulkan. Thank you. And I agree. Very happy we spend money on this type of thing. There should be more celebration of our culture and history.
There should be. I doubt it will happen with Labour in charge though.
Yes. Though I think there Tories were just as bad TBH
They're Labour-Lite. It's why I voted Reform and helped get Penny Mourdant out. (I personally thought she might be safe as the media seem to love her plus all her bits in the recent ceremonies holding the sword etc.)
Shame about Penny. A couple of her early speeches were great. But she just seemed to lose her way. Or maybe that was just her all along. Not sure the Tories can find a way back. At least not in this parliament.
It has been on our bucket list for a number of years. Time to get it done!!
Do it Shirlee!!!
It was a great history read. Thanks for writing it!
If you like the history aspects I've also written about HMS Hood and HMS Victory as well. I hope you read and enjoy!!. Have a great week!!
What you’re saying is Drunken Dutch soldiers invented civilization
As opposed to
The Irish?
😗🎵
By accident of course
Hmmmmmm maybe 😂😂