Celtic Connections: Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band & National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland

•Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band celebrate their Grade 1 Worlds win in 2023. Photo: JohnSlavin@designfolk.com/Bagpipe.news Highlighting concerts at Celtic Connections 2024 featuring bagpipes or piping-related music.  The Celtic Connection website says about the concert: “Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia are the reigning RSPBA World Pipe Band Champions. One of the most storied pipe bands in history, they have enjoyed success performing in the concert and competition arenas across the globe for over fifty years. Led by Pipe Major Ross Harvey and Leading Drummer Kerr McQuillan, their exciting band of home grown talent is sure to entertain.

 

“The National Piping Centre’s, National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland Senior Band brings together some of the country’s elite young players to broaden their experience and explore what is possible in a concert pipe band ensemble. This band is made up of talented musicians who have played in some of the best adult bands in the world, as well as being members of local community bands. They come together in a space where they are free from any affiliations and can enjoy making innovative new music in professional concert settings.”