An emotional final parade and farewell for Drum Major David Rae at 2019 Tomintoul Highland Games

Drum Major David Rae, after being presented with a bottle of Whisky by the Tomintoul Games Chieftain Jim Fraser. leads the combined pipe bands back through Tomintoul in Moray Scotland at the conclusion of the 2019 Tomintoul Highland Games. David Rae is with Ellon & District RBL Pipe Band, and after many years of being involved in these Games, this was his last visit as a Drum Major, hence the honour of leading Drum Major for the march.
The pipe bands taking part are Huntly & District Pipe Band and Ballater & District Pipe Band, playing the tune "Cock o' the North" and "Bonnie Dundee" on the march back from the Games into Tomintoul. The other Drum Majors are Derek Dean, Ian Esson, Bill Barclay, Ronnie Rennie and Bert Summers.

[@cedenullis5906]

I, as a true Englishman really enjoy Scotish military music. Bloody marvellous.

[@shresthadinesh4369]

Scottish army music band has a great influence on Nepalese army band.We got those frocks and the bagpipes from them.Cheers.

[@mickvarley3139]

All the best from yorkshire

[@stockmaster6620]

Scotland is the true English soul

[@Zackislivid]

This isnt millitary music this is entertainment and we don't march into battle that would be idiotic

[@milanafunduk2205]

@Windsor & Epstein Babysitting Services 👎👎👎

[@neil5615]

The pipes gets the feet tapping and the blood going well done lads an honour to watch

[@saeedgul1423]

Salute for great great tradition, IT KEEPS UP OUR MORAL HIGH WHEN LISTING THIS BAND, LOT OF RESPECT HONOUR FOR SCOTLAND, FROM PAKISTAN.

[@monicarodriguez7866]

Hello....A special greeting from CHILE SouthAmerica, to all of you... Great Pipe Band....Congratulations to Sir ....

[@magnuswalker7957]

Wow,, years of history and commitment in all the "mature" drum majors.

[@irenebritz8643]

I grew up in Toronto, Ontario with parents from Glasgow. Often times we would wake up to bag pipe music such as Black Watch or such. To this day I love the music and often brings tears to my eyes as I think of mom dad. My mom often at Christmas gave us a highland fling. Such great and fun memories. 🙋‍♀️🎶

[@markl2322]

That's the hardest part about doing something you love so very much. At some point in time, you have to say good bye. God bless and keep you, Drum Major Rae.

[@iamhop]

That was emotional. Things like this make me extremely proud of my Scottish blood. I always get chills when I hear the bagpipes. Well done

[@MBen-qf7mc]

Congratulation to Mr. David Rae from the Czech Republic! Beautiful scottish pride!

[@antonyhobbs1144]

I'm an Englishman and I love the sound of the pipes

[@DChristina]

Congratulations to a most regal Drum Major David Rae! 💕

[@enyabroc1624]

God bless you sir! Scotland forever! 💗

[@nancyhobson9710]

Thanks for posting. All looking grand. This is what makes Britain great!

[@N6032X]

I recognized all the DMs! The best to David Rae. Thanks for all you have done!

[@gideonhorwitz9434]

A good drum major is a hard thing to come by even harder to replace.

[@frankgibson7953]

As an American many generations separated from my Scottish heritage, the sound of the pipes still thrill me. I have to think there is some hereditary marker in the DNA of descendants of the Scots that carry an abiding love for the sound of pipes. God bless Scotland!

[@lindaheflin3191]

I thought I was alone with that thought. I tear up at the sound, like it hurts my heart. Harrd to explain but I feel the sound.

[@jamieleepescini2675]

Linda Heflin That unexplainable feeling is called being Proud.

[@anna27446]

I’m from the US(Minnesota). Tears and goosebumps consumed me throughout this video-absolutely beautiful. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@MrThuggery]

Ah the Pipes......They have always sent a chill up my spine and a swell of pride.....and I'm not Scottish! Or maybe I was in another life time eh laddie?

[@dondrysdale9480]

It doesn’t get better than this! Great job and Congratulations to Drum Major David Rae!

[@NewYorkerSaif]

Thanks Major Rae.

[@c.browne999]

Absolutely wonderful! Thanks very much for the post! Slàinte! 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrPossumeyes]

After all the discipline of the march it's really nice to see the fellows take their bearskins off and give each other a pat and a "nicely done". By hokey, that's a way to finish a pipes march-past!

[@wus6680]

Very beautiful. My heart will go on.

[@briancampbell3038]

The Bagpipes play on your nervous system you feel a swell of pride in our once proud nation Alba Gu braith 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Thank you for your service Respect

[@grahamyoung2128]

Wha beautiful town and a beautiful sound!

[@zuzannasri552]

This guy is a star. I like his walk so much.

[@alicemilne1444]

Great video. And as someome who grew up with family from the Northeast, the local accents at the end twanged at my heartstrings.

[@doubledutch4821]

Just fabulous , im an Englishman and the pipes and drums in full flow always send a massive shiver down my spine . Thank you Drum Major !!

[@greldaiselachavezvelez9460]

Keep Faithful to your Countries Traditions ❤️

[@kampfoppa9961]

I love the Sound of the Pipes & Drums and the Commands . Thanks for the Great Service Sir !

[@BraemarMedia]

Our pleasure!

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Well done Major! Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@fbtd2456]

Bag pipes and drums give me goose bumps. Love it.

[@mudbuggie90]

Hearing this in the distance, slowly growing louder as they march towards the frontlines to battle for freedom. Gotta put the goosebumps on any enemy.

[@michaelwhitehead6310]

Amazing

[@TheTigersbay]

Major David Rae 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . God bless

[@Ronald7077]

Looking at one medal he served in the Middle East I think - wow - must be hard leaving all that ceremony behind in retirement - stay well my friend ❤️👍🇬🇧

[@DrCrabfingers]

I bet a few drams were enjoyed that day.....good on you Sir! Best wishes from south of the border....

[@davidsewellclarke4997]

I love the sound of the Bagpipes . I hope you enjoy your Retirement and the Whisky, me I'll drink a Wee Dram for your Service .

[@WootTootZoot]

I like them too, when they're properly tuned.

[@jean-pierreboulesteix9707]

Que d'émotions ! Merci !

[@los.proutos]

Big hugs to all my Scottish rugby friends... And a wee tear... From France.

[@johnbutler3654]

that man has some medals good luck pipe major

[@parkersain500]

Love bagpipes people in Scotland seem just like u.s. love the way they talk.

[@ariadams3290]

I'm not from the Kingdom but I absolutely love the sounds bagpipes and drums...maybe it's just me Welsh heritage; it gives me chills

[@reicherosterreicher3486]

Ein dreifaches "Hurra" aus der Steiermark/ Österreich. Congratulations from Austria . Well done old Soldier , enjoy your ret. 🇦🇹🇩🇪🎗👍🎗🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🙋🏼‍♂️

[@websitesthatneedanem]

Wonderful !

[@Tashibt123]

I love this music ... its so at ease and tunefull and salute u sir david

[@bayoubengal1961]

As an American, pipes and drums speak to my soul even though I'm of German and Scandinavian heritage. There's just something about it!

[@daveching]

love the sound of pipes and playing drums in unison soothing sounds.

[@alessandroraposodealmeida6013]

Respect . God bless you Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alainlellig3713]

Bravo MAJOR respect à vous et tous ces hommes amitiés de FRANCE :)

[@NOK2014_Corfu_Activities]

Just saw many of your videos. Loved the parades, the stoned houses, the trees and the nature. Greetings from Corfu.

[@brian.7966]

That's the greatest sound ever, and I am from the South

[@robinellison6708]

Thank you Major David Rae! I love the bagpipes! I'm part Scot on my Daddy's side.

[@angelscraftycrap]

Lovely Video .. hello from Wichita Falls, Texas

[@oldnwise8123]

Tahnk you for being England's greatest supporters and friends

[@Smee86]

Beautiful Fairwell.

[@martinroberts6978]

Absolutely wonderful

[@mikegross6107]

Listening to bagpipe music is a learned experience; as witnessed by that sweet, little girl plugging her ears as they went by. Thank you for sharing this bit of humanity with us (not the girl but the award ceremony)!

[@TheTigersbay]

Great to see and hear this . God bless

[@eaccristo]

Very touching...enjoy your retirement

[@waffen45eric57]

Long Live OLd Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AlstonENewball]

Congratulations David.

[@Pierpaolo-ge4vt]

God bless you Sir.

[@ycul21]

Great band, very well turned out and a grand send off.

[@steveraman4562]

you gave the very best

[@williamhenrywebb9621]

I am so proud of this and I am English.

[@christmar67]

Longue vie à l'Ecosse et à tous ceux qui maintiennent les traditions ! Vive l'Ecosse !

[@morgandeclercque4608]

Scots-Irish through my Mother....bagpipes stir my soul. Alba gu braugh!!

[@kerrimoresi1312]

I love this. One day I'll see this myself 😊

[@alexxlify]

Long live Scotland !!!

[@hillerymagrobi8990]

Beautiful

[@looperlogdroid6457]

Amei,que lindo,que elegancia,que respeito,parabèns👏👏

[@goddam9925]

Wow wonderful!

[@MacKenziePoet]

There not a more noble people on earth than the Scots!

[@user-rq7gy1xf3m]

Aye, no one like us

[@BagpipesMelody]

Wow. ,,,. Very nice Performance

[@grahamliddell1220]

amazing well done to all involved

[@jean-louisbondois2504]

Magnifique splendide un grand bravos admiration jean -louis

[@London1064]

Great video and god bless Scotland 👍

[@ciclosvida]

Scotland the Brave! Love you Scottish people! Greetings from Brazil!

[@jameswilson3991]

thank you linda in scotland

[@victorhoe2321]

T R A D I T I O N !! Love it.

[@danilopingoy7959]

I have fraction of spanish portuguese blood meaning Celtic.I like the sound of the bagpipes.

[@riff2072]

Now, that was a cool video.

[@Michaelbos]

Love this.

[@vian1969]

Love it, just love it.

[@fritzreiss2921]

Me, as a German, I rallye like Scottish Military Music!

[@retsdon]

Wonderful! Come midnight I'd guess there wasn't much left in that bottle...

[@katieleneutre7890]

J'adore, la cornemuse, Et le kilt. 😉

[@militaryevents107]

Amazing.

[@retsdon]

In a completely different field I'm also about to retire. I can just imagine what's going through his head as he leads that march for the last time. Not easy... If you're out there Davey, my transition will be easier than yours - but we're all just boats going down the river to the sea. Here's to you.

[@TERMINATORSPAIN]

Congratulations !!!

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Good to watch,

[@SirSparrowHawk]

another beautiful grey day in Scotland

[@robertryan2542]

God speed. From Ireland.

[@alexxlify]

why am i shivering

[@billy4072]

Spot on.

[@kennethforsythe8182]

Good to you.. enjoy the best time now..

[@paulleitch8671]

Legend

[@thealchemistdaughter3405]

Hip Hip Davie Rae.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stover14]

As soothing as this might sound to us, the very sound of these songs would of sent fear into the hearts of their enemies knowing what was coming.