11 Pipe Bands Unite to Play ‘Scotland the Brave’ in Moray
Under the leadership of Drum Major Nick Stables from Dufftown & District Pipe Band, 11 pipe bands came together to perform 'Scotland the Brave' in Moray. The massed group marched through Dufftown, ending at the renowned Clock Tower after the 2019 Dufftown Highland Games in Moray, Scotland.
The other bands participating in this stirring event included Arberlour Community & District Pipe Band, Ballater & District Pipe Band, Buckie & District Pipe Band, Ellon & District RBL Pipe band, Forres & District Pipe Band, Huntly & District Pipe Band, Kintore Pipe Band, Lonach Pipe Band, Strathisla Pipe Band and Towie & District Pipe Band. This unified performance proved to be a memorable sight for the residents of Dufftown.
The patriotic, prideful, and camaraderie-filled rendition of 'Scotland the Brave' by the Massed Bands echoed through the air as they paraded through town, concluding with a galvanizing finish at the Clock Tower. Onlookers crowded the streets to express their support and admiration for the Pipe Bands, who marched with pride through Dufftown.
It was an apt homage to all participants of the 2019 Highland Games. The memory of the Massed Bands' march following the 2019 Dufftown Highland Games in Moray, Scotland will linger for many years among those who witnessed it. The potent, inspiring music and the sight of 11 Pipe Bands marching in sync will forever be etched in their memories.
