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Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Thousands attend Pipe Band Championships in Dumbarton
Taking place in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, on Saturday, July 26, the event saw 127 pipe bands from across the world come together to compete. West Dunbartonshire's Provost, Karen Murray Conaghan, was the chieftain of this year's event. She said: "It was a magnificent day at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships. "I am delighted that this event, hosted in partnership with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, has been another outstanding success. "As well as intense competition, there was rich tradition, fun, excitement, and camaraderie among the bands and the spectators. "I know I had a thoroughly enjoyable time, and I am sure the thousands who attended will also have had a great day. "The Championships are an integral part of the events calendar here in West Dunbartonshire and are a wonderful family day out. "It always shows Levengrove Park in excellent light, showcasing what West Dunbartonshire has to offer. "I'd like to thank all of the bands, and a special mention to those who travelled far, for putting on such a spectacular show." Read more: Dates of free fun days at parks in West Dunbartonshire cancelled (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) Read more: Family-friendly water safety event set to return to Loch Lomond After a day of "intense competition", the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland was crowned the Grade 1 Champions. The band was presented the winner's trophy before they led the field to finish off the event. Colin Mulhern, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: "This was another excellent year for the Scottish Championships with high standards across the board. "It is no wonder that bands come here from across the globe and challenge themselves against the best bands across the United Kingdom. "It always makes for a joyous day. "Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part for making this event such a success."
Glasgow Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
9 amazing pictures of the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition
Pipers and drummers gathered in the park on July 19 for the Renfrew Pipe Band Competition, a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, inflatables, funfair rides, and stalls. The event was organised by [[Renfrew]]shire Council in partnership with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA). Read more: Have your little one's first day at school feature in the Renfrewshire Gazette The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) The event was held in Robertson Park on July 19 (Image: Renfrewshire Council) It featured bands from across Scotland with Johnstone, Kilbarchan, Paisley and District RBL, and [[Renfrew]]shire Schools pipe bands representing the area across different grades. There was also international representation with the Royal Army of Oman Pipe Band, who competed in the Grade 3 and Grade 2 categories.
The National
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Global groups join Pipe Band Championships in Scotland
Taking place in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, on Saturday, July 26, the event saw 127 pipe bands from across the world come together to compete. West Dunbartonshire's Provost, Karen Murray Conaghan, was the chieftain of this year's event. She said: "It was a magnificent day at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships. "I am delighted that this event, hosted in partnership with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, has been another outstanding success. "As well as intense competition, there was rich tradition, fun, excitement, and camaraderie among the bands and the spectators. "I know I had a thoroughly enjoyable time, and I am sure the thousands who attended will also have had a great day." After a day of "intense competition", the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland was crowned the Grade 1 Champions. The band was presented the winner's trophy before they led the field to finish off the event. (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) (Image: West Dunbartonshire Council) Colin Mulhern, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: "This was another excellent year for the Scottish Championships with high standards across the board. "It is no wonder that bands come here from across the globe and challenge themselves against the best bands across the United Kingdom. "It always makes for a joyous day. "Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part for making this event such a success." Conaghan added: "The championships are an integral part of the events calendar here in West Dunbartonshire and are a wonderful family day out. "It always shows Levengrove Park in excellent light, showcasing what West Dunbartonshire has to offer. "I'd like to thank all of the bands, and a special mention to those who travelled far, for putting on such a spectacular show."
Observer
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Observer
RAO band achieves advanced rankings
EDINBURGH: The Royal Army of Oman (RAO) music band has achieved advanced rankings in the initial stages of its participation in the (3B) category of the Scottish musical competitions, in preparation for the World Championship in Glasgow. The band secured fifth place in its classification. Additionally, Warrant Officer Mohammed bin Khamis al Amri earned fourth place, and Sergeant Tariq bin Naseeb al Amri achieved sixth place in the Mace Bearer competition, among dozens of participants from various countries. The band's performances are distributed across several Scottish cities, including Renfrew, Dumbarton, Dundonald, Bridge of Allan and Perth, culminating in Glasgow. This participation comes at the invitation of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, with over 200 bands represented by more than 7,000 musicians from around the world. Colonel Ahmed bin Salim al Shukairi, Director of Royal Army of Oman music band, stated that this participation is an opportunity to highlight Oman's cultural diversity and civilised image in a global forum that includes thousands of musicians from 200 bands worldwide. Lorraine Cameron, Provost of Renfrewshire, expressed her delight at the band's presence, commending their performance and the audience's interaction with them. - ONA
Times of Oman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Royal Army of Oman band achieves advanced rankings in Scotland
Edinburgh: The Royal Army of Oman Music band has achieved advanced rankings in the initial stages of its participation in the (3B) category of the Scottish musical competitions, in preparation for the World Championship in Glasgow. The band secured fifth place in its classification. Additionally, Warrant Officer Mohammed Khamis Al Amri earned fourth place, and Sergeant Tariq Nassib Al Amri achieved sixth place in the Mace Bearer competition, among dozens of participants from various countries. The band's performances are distributed across several Scottish cities, including Renfrew, Dumbarton, Dundonald, Bridge of Allan, and Perth, culminating in Glasgow. This participation comes at the invitation of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, with over 200 bands represented by more than 7,000 musicians from around the world. Colonel Ahmed bin Salim Al Shukairy, Director of Royal Army of Oman Band, stated that this participation is an opportunity to highlight Oman's cultural diversity and civilized image in a global forum that includes thousands of musicians from 200 bands worldwide.
