History made by PM Richard Parkes as Field Marshal Montgomery win the Worlds

Many words have been, and will be, written about the achievement of Pipe Major Richard Parkes and his record breaking 13 World Championship Grade 1 wins as leader of Field Marshal Montgomery. But for now, have a look at the pictures and see what it means to the band celebrating their win today on Glasgow Green, a win which breaks the long-standing record held by Pipe Major Ian MacLellan BEM.

Photos: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news

Results

Grade 1

1. Field Marshal Montgomery
2. Inveraray and District
3. Scottish Power
4. St Laurence O’Toole
5. Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia
6. Simon Fraser University

Grade 2

1. Buchan Peterson
2. Ravara
3. Uddingston
4. Royal Burgh of Annan
5. City of Edinburgh
6. Manorcunningham

Grade 3a

1. Johnstone
2. Deeside Caledonia
3. Matt Boyd Memorial
4. Coalburn I.O.R.
5. Tullylagan
6. Clogher and District

Grade 3b

1. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes and Drums
2. Edradour Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
3. Major Sinclair Memorial
4. Augharan
5. Methil and District
6. Cullybackey

Grade 4a

1. Kildoag
2. Gransha
3. Brisbane Boys’ College Pipe Band
4. Lower Clyde Pipes and Drums
5. Durham Regional Police
6. Uddingston Strathclyde

Grade 4b

1. Syerla and District
2. 1st Troon Boys Brigade
3. Kilbarchan
4. Black Raven
5. City of Discovery
6. Brisbane Boys College Pipe Band

Juvenile

1. Dollar Academy
2. George Watson’s College
3. St Thomas Episcopal School
4. Preston Lodge High School

Novice Juvenile A

1. Dollar Academy
2. West Lothian Schools
3. George Heriot’s School
4. George Watson’s College
5. Stirling and District Schools

Novice Juvenile B

1. High School of Dundee
2. North Lanarkshire Schools
3. St Columba’s School
4. Renfrewshire Schools
5. Oban High School
6. Lochgelly High School