The sight and sound of a Highland pipe band is a beautiful and wondrous event to behold.

Watch the pipers’ fingers as they dance across their chanters, playing notes through the gorgeous pipes and drones, to form tunes such as jigs, reels, and strathspeys.  Listen to the complementary cadence of the snare drum and the melodic beatings of the tenors held together by the booming bass drum.

Take a stroll through the competition area in the morning to see the solo performances of both pipers and drummers, or walk past the Cherrydale mansion to the band tents to hear the Grade 3-5 bands preparing for competitions later in the day.

Be sure you are at the Main Field when the massed bands assemble for our legendary Military Salute at 11am sharp!