The Scottish Pipe Band Championships
Set on the banks of the River Clyde, Dumbarton is home to the Scottish Pipe Band Championships. With Dumbarton Rock as a dramatic backdrop, this fantastic day of colour, spectacle, fun and music is the first of the year's championship-ranked piping events and is staged at Levengrove Park. The day starts at 9.00 a.m., building up to the march past of the bands and ending with the prize giving, performed by the championship chieftan.
This event is one of the five ranking championships staged annually by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Attracting over 140 pipe bands from Britain, from Europe and further afield, this spectacular event celebrates iconic Scottish culture and tradition. With funfairs, village stalls and many other attractions which makes it a great family fun day out.
Where and When
Start Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
End Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Address:
Levengrove Park, Dumbarton
Postcode:
G82 4BG
Local Authority Area:
West Dunbartonshire
Region:
West Central Scotland
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