In response to a number of enquiries we have received recently regarding rumours of the imminent closure of Fort George, we can confirm that the UK government’s Ministry of Defence has reiterated its confirmation to us that any proposed changes to its continued usage of the site is unlikely to […]
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The Black Watch remembers / Uddingston Strathclyde’s winning scores / Photos identified
Among many tributes pipers around the world took part in yesterday to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day was the one that took place at Balhouse Castle in Perth, Scotland. The ceremony carried a pognant air for those assembled as the regiment’s 2nd Battalion didn’t return from Burma until […]
Stories of the Tunes: The Green Hills of Tyrol
The Green Hills of Tyrol is a ubiquitous tune, learnt by virtually all pipers at an early stage. In 1961, the famous Scottish singer Andy Stewart put words to the tune and his song, A Scottish Soldier reached the No. 1 pop chart spot in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. […]