Tiree Pipe Band’s annual participation in Strathaven’s Gala Day was more successful than usual this June – as they won the Strathaven Gala Shield in competition with Strathaven and East Kilbride Bands. While it was a pleasant surprise to win the Shield, to most of the Band it came as a complete shock, as few were even aware that there was a trophy up for grabs – hence, perhaps, the total absence of nerves as they marched and played their way through the streets. It’s also a safe bet that the Band will be invited back to Stathaven in 2010.
The success of the Band is certainly reward for all the hard practice put in over the winter months. For those who like a historical flavour in among the news, it’s exactly 40 years since Tiree Pipe Band last competed at the World Championships in 1969.
