Tag: VJ Day

Last call for VJ Day pipers / Black Watch piper in Burma

Last call for VJ Day pipers / Black Watch piper in Burma

Pipers around the world are preparing to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day at sunrise tomorrow (06:00) at locations of their choice. Held on what would have been Day Two of the World Pipe Band Championships, pipers that have confirmed their participation include many in the […]

VE Day 75 date change / ‘Pipes up!’ on Thursday

VE Day 75 date change / ‘Pipes up!’ on Thursday

Organisers of VE Day 75, which was to have taken place on May 8-10, hope to re-schedule the event for the weekend of August 14-15 – the same weekend as the World Pipe Band Championships. Gourock Highland Games had been set to play a leading role in VE Day 75, […]