A reader who is also a member of a Grade 1 band competing at the Worlds has written to Piping Press: ‘I’m contacting you regarding tickets for the Worlds. Grade 1 players from bands who fail to qualify will be expected to pay to enter on the Saturday.  ‘These tickets will cost £13 in advance and £16 on the gate. I believe there is a caveat in that anyone in…

His wellies and cape kept out the water…MacStig was our man was on the scene over the weekend The East Lothian town of North Berwick saw sunshine, moderate cloud and cool breeze. Greying over by late afternoon. The arenas were busy and the  dancers, dogs, tug o’ war and ‘heavies’ kept the wider public entertained. The three ring set up was useful given the sheer volume of performances, although it meant…

With the 78th Frasers, Manawatu and Boghall & Bathgate as centre bands for the march past, the remaining crowd and bands watched as the announcement was made that Scottish Power had swept the honours in Grade 1, writes MacStig In a lively Grade 2, with mixed competitions, several pointers to next weekend were given. With approaching 100 performances, and some bands performing up to three times, it was a full…