Villagers React To Scotland Military Pipes & Drums ! Tribal People React To Scottish Military Band

[@Retrospective.]

As a proud Scotsman myself, this makes my heart swell with pride :)

[@ForgottenHonor0]

Almost all cultures have their own version of the bagpipes, but for us Scots it hits different with how intrinsically they're woven into our culture.

[@margareteraab7725]

My dream to go to Scotland and see this for myself. Stirs my heart.

[@stathispapailias634]

The Black Watch is no joke.

[@fenellainnis7216]

Same here

[@lonewarrior6633]

As a proud Englishman, and Ex Royal Signaller, this makes me proud for my fellow Scots!! Just recently returned from the Isle of Barra, such a beautiful place!! Ignoring the news and media, us English have nothing but respect for the Scottish, Welsh & Irish. We’re united, by freedom! Still need to get my hands on a Scotch Pie though!!!

[@annabuckley-white4836]

My Grandad was the oldest drum major in the UK when he passed away he was still marching with the black watch association pipe band stoke on trent branch aged 90!

[@lesley4807]

God bless him.

[@lilhazey1128]

🤝❤️ a real man

[@grizzlysteele3199]

❤❤

[@TheHrb1234]

As a Yorkshire man, there is nothing better than seeing and hearing my friends to the north

[@jonathanbacon916]

You’re the type that would have supported Adolf.

[@nadiablack4797]

​@@jonathanbacon916why do you say that?

[@gray3553]

@@jonathanbacon916 You twat, harmless comment and you have to say crap like that, muppet.

[@thatsthat2612]

​@@jonathanbacon916 careful, you'll be late for the nearest football riot

[@jonathanbacon916]

@@thatsthat2612 that makes no sense. But I hope you learn the English language soon. Good luck.

[@margaretsy1855]

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland the queens crown (in the maroon car) was being taken from the castle which IS very old, 900 years old to be a bit more precise to Holyrood. It happens each year. Please tell them that.

[@mala3isity]

Thank you for that. I was wondering if it was a Scottish funeral rite for her.

[@TallisKeeton]

oh, I was just wondering about why the crown is taken by car somewhere :) I never heard of this custom of UK. thanks :)

[@donaldsinclair7762]

​@@TallisKeeton it's the Scottish crown that's in the car with the Scots Guards as the queen's crown escort not the English crown. Video was 2021.

[@jankrusat2150]

@@TallisKeeton It is the annual opening of the Scottish parliament. The crown is normally kept in Edinburgh castle, but for the opening of the parliament it is transferred to the Scottish parliament.

[@TallisKeeton]

@@jankrusat2150 ah, thanks :)

[@prbasset6371]

There is nothing better than a Scottish Military piped band. It’s simply the best sound in the world, and wow that uniform.

[@melvinpenman1102]

the only problem is that butchers apron.

[@sueKay]

I'm so glad they enjoyed watching the pipe bands and the guards! If they enjoyed this, they'll love seeing videos of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. It takes place in Scotland every year and it features military bands from all over the world, usually including India!

[@bukketkid2567]

That was really cool to see, thx for the suggest

[@Cool.Breeze99]

I would love to see that, is there any way you could film it and post it?

[@anneg5720]

And dancers. I danced at military tattoo 3 years in a row 💖

[@bobb6342]

@@Cool.Breeze99 there’s plenty off videos on KZbin of the tattoo

[@Cool.Breeze99]

@@bobb6342 ill check it out as I love the music.

[@DeeSevenSeven]

Another great video! I would love to see more reactions to Scotland and it's culture. Much love from Scotland!

[@lucetteketley9114]

Yeah, if they can find a video about the Scottish Enlightenment that would be great.

[@venomgeach9690]

from? respect from florida 🇺🇸!

[@monicapdx]

Yay bagpipes! I love them. I'll bet they'd like to see a Highland Games competition, too. I'm glad they enjoyed them, and I notice no one complained about the sounds the pipes produced. Good on them. I think it's a magnificent sound.

[@mairiconnell6282]

That is because they are being played by proper musicians.

[@monicapdx]

@@mairiconnell6282 I've heard a lot of pipes, mostly via videos, or radio in ye olden dayes, but also in local parades. All were played by experienced musicians. People have still groaned in protest when it was at parades. Disliking the pipes doesn't mean it's from bad performance. Some people simply dislike the sound. I'm not too keen on xylophones, myself. Or electric organs.

[@Cool.Breeze99]

Love, love, love the bagpipes!!!

[@spacelab777]

A thing us Scots share with you is a love of Indian cuisine. Glasgow is one the curry capitals of Europe.

[@sebastianliebmann6014]

I wonder why that is

[@stevetaylor7403]

No. Think Bradistan aka Bradford.

[@jsemplefelton5348]

​@@stevetaylor7403- or Londistan

[@nonilogical4752]

The guy who invented chicken tikka masala died just this year or last I believe

[@jonathanbacon916]

Yes that, bad driving and a terrible grasp of the English language.

[@alicemilne1444]

Great stuff. I really enjoyed this. The three guys here made some very astute observations. The whole time I was reading the subtitles of their reactions and watching them I was smiing as I was thinking of my father (a Scotsman) who spent six years in India back in WW2, who learnt local languages, and who made so many cine films at that time and told us children so many stories about India and its various peoples. If you get the chance, please convey my warm greetings to the villagers.

[@loosilu]

"Big officer has arrived" - that was King Charles! oh yeah, they understood it all. God bless your Dad.

[@donaldsinclair7762]

​​@@loosilu ​@Lucie Melahn that wasn't king Charles it was the Duke of Hamilton that one was in 2021 it was someone in the place of Queen Elizabeth at the time was already at the palace of holyroodhouse I believe while the queen's escort to the crown the Scots Guards of which I was one years before I watch all of Jim Ramsay's videos. But it was not Charles was at the 2022 opening of the Scottish Government and next time though if in country and not on a foreign visit where one of his deputies will take place, Deffo was the Duke of Hamilton in the Bentley with the Crown dear. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💂

[@AlpineTerrier]

This is the amazing thing about such videos on KZbin, they not only share culture and history, but also can connect people across those cultures, geography, history / time. It warms my heart that you had such a nice experience from this video.

[@sherylpedersen2587]

My State University System has had a Scotland study abroad program just outside Edinburgh for almost 40 years, and I spent the best semester of college there many years ago. I loved seeing the march down the Royal Mile through this group of gentlemen's eyes for the first time, without pre-conceived notions. I especially loved the observations they were making, in that most pointed out variations on what they see in their own culture. There are really so many ways we are all alike, and it's a blessing to appreciate the way another culture does the same basic things. Love it!

[@lizroberts1569]

I’m be if my relatives of 18 was a Gordon Highlander in WW1 who died just after his 18th birthday at the Battle of Mons. He wrote a very moving letter to his Mother 2 weeks before he died, which I have kept. I always find the massed bands very moving.

[@jordan8223]

Love from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@Geralt_harvey3784]

To quickly explain a few things. for 2:20, the cape worn by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are called feathered bonnets. They look like hair because they are actually made out of Ostrich feathers. They are mainly worn by drummers and pipers. For 4:44, the skirts are called kilts, and yes they are wearing stuff underneath (but in ancient times they wore nothing underneath 😉). The Kilt is a symbol of honor and pride in Scotland and it was used to identify which clan you belonged to (similar to a knights crest adorned on his shield). In Scotland, Kilts were favored over trousers because Scotland is known for its rainy weather and muddy terrain. Ancient forms of trousers would have been useless and did little to protect wearers from the cold and rain. Kilts allowed better freedom of movement and since they were made of wool, they acted as a good barrier against rain and mud. Additionally, during night time, the kilt could be unwrapped to be used as a blanket. Today, the tradition of wearing kilts has become a national symbol of Scotland. Note: Never call it a skirt, or else a Scottish man or woman will get angry at you or even strike you with their fist. For 9:56, The caps worn by the Queens Royal Guard (the soldiers in red) are made from black bear belts, specifically Canadian black bears. The caps can weigh between 4-8 pounds or 2-4 kilograms, which puts a lot of stress on the guards shoulders (This is why you never mess with the Queens guard since they literally have to carry around a 4-8 pound weight on their head). The caps are a symbol of the British victory over Napoleon during the battle of Waterloo in 1815. The French military under Napoleon wore these bearskin caps as a badge of status and to look more intimidating in battle. After the battle, the British captured these hats and adopted them to show that they had beaten the French. Today, the Queens Guard continue to wear bearskin caps in remembrance of that victory. To any Scotsman, Scotswoman, or Brit in the comments, I apologize if I got anything wrong and please feel free to comment on anything.

[@pinki6162]

And the bandsmen and women are not always military

[@RushfanUK]

Kilts didn't appear until the end of the 16th Century, they would have worn trousers before that, hence the Scottish word trews.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

​@@RushfanUK yes.. and no. The modern Kilt, know as the philabeg or 'Small Kilt' was developed in the 17th C. This replaced the Great Kilt which is essentially a 25 yard wool cloth that is wound around the body and over the shoulder ( not unlike a toga) and secured with a belt and pin. As you say, developed in the 16th C as the Clan system became more formalised. However, the wearing of naturally waterproof woolen cloaks in this way goes back as far as you like. There's a bit of a debate about the etymology of the word, some claim it is derived from the Norse, others that it is a brittonic word and appears in both branches of that language, I.e. in both Welsh and Scots Gaelic. Who knows... given the cross culture between the peoples of Britain the norse who settled in the islands and North East, the word may have originated with any one of these people.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

Guards: they are not known as the 'Royal Queen's (now King's) Guard in Britain. They may be named as such when carrying out a detail duty.. like Guarding the Queen. The Foot Guards comprise five Regiments in order of precedence: The Grenadier Guards, The Scots Guards, The Welsh Guards, The Irish Guards, The Coldstream Guards. In addition there are the two mounted Household Guards Regiments: The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. And the Dragoon Guards (Toyal Armoured Corps) Of the The King's Dragoon Guards; The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiners & Greys (you'll recall the Scots Greys from their charge at Waterloo)) and the Royal Dragoon Guards. These are the successor Regiments of the Household and Heavy Cavalry and in the 19th C formed the Union Brigade (Union meaning the Union of the nations of Britain and Ireland) Pipe bands; the Scots Guards, Irish Guards, and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards all have Pipe Bands. Now, as to the Guards marching here, I couldn't identify the regiment (its the spacing of the buttons and the colour of their cockade that shows this) but it's probably the Scots Guards, but sometimes Foot Guards are paraded by the Royal Scots Fragoon Guards Pipes and Drums. It's definitely a Guards Pipe Band because of the Red Doublets and the Tudor yellow dress uniform of the Drum Major. Contrary to some misconceptions, these are not ceremonial soldiers. They are all, including the bandsmen, front line soldiers who have ceremonial duties. Bandsmen usually double up as medics but Scots and Irish Infantry Regiments will frequently be led into battle, even these days, by the pipes.

[@jsemplefelton5348]

The headgear is called a Busby or a Bearskin. Not a feathered cap.

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

The guy on the left wearing white said he’s seen similar buildings in Mumbai. Of course, it was formerly called Bombay, where from 1858 to 1947 the British Raj ruled India. The British empire then included India, Singapore, Malaya and Hong Kong in South Asia. Scottish highland regiments with their marching bands were part of the British military that fought and were stationed there. The British army also recruited Indians and Gurkhas in their army.

[@xenotbbbeats7209]

God, I love the sound of bagpipes. I get a lump in my throat.

[@billstill1794]

🤣🤣🤣

[@donaldsinclair7762]

Shouldn't be swallowing them then. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Valhalla88888]

Greetings from Scotland to our Indian friends!

[@VeryCherryCherry]

I have Scottish ancestry! My last name is very Scottish. Gosh I love the bagpipes. I really really do. During the pandemic lockdowns, there was a bagpiper wandering the neighbourhoods of my city alone, playing his pipes, to give everyone a little bit of cheer. 😊👍

[@erikm8372]

Was he in trouble for being outside? Lol

[@jonathanbacon916]

Fingers crossed you have English heritage. Aim high.

[@donaldsinclair7762]

​@@jonathanbacon916 this is why the world hates the English with their arrogance and there thinking of self indulgence and should have all the colonies back. Yet everyone loves the Scots, go on holiday say your British you'll get looked down on and not allowed to many of the best tourist spots same if say English but say your Scottish and you'll get all the welcoming mats rolled out for you everywhere you go as with Irish and Welsh sooner we're out of this unequal union the better. You depende on us for your resources. Your UK government suppressed the McCrea report because they knew it would support the cause for Scots indy and that was decades ago. The day of our Independence day will come then you will beg for our assistance. You go on like we're a burden but can't afford to let us go our own way. Feckin Sassanach mug

[@kathywinn6869]

I love this! Look at all the redheads on the sidelines! Love it!

[@WF2U]

I'm surprised that they didn't identify the bagpipes. The Indian Army also uses bagpipes in some of their bands. They can be seen/heard in all their military parades.

[@garymcatear822]

Those Indian pipe regiments wear tartan too.

[@erikm8372]

I believe these men are from Pakistan. They do play traditional pipe instruments in both India and Pakistan, not only in military settings, so I'm surprised too.

[@WF2U]

@@erikm8372 these men are from India. But you're right in that both the Indian and the Pakistani armies use bagpipes and tartans in their bagpipe music sections of their military bands, as well as bagoipes are used in civilian bands as well . Both armies grew from the same British military traditions and kept many of these traditions.

[@rocky7173]

Love the way they think the Bearskins on their heads is their Hair !! Humanity doesn't matter what the language MUSIC FEELS OUR SOULS Love and strength FROM IRELAND xxx

[@alisong826]

Guddu ji, i love you you recognize that although solders are very strong, they’re also human; playing the bagpipes takes a lot of breath control. Glad y’all enjoyed this bc I enjoy watching y’all see this 😸 7:50

[@silverkitty2503]

They are so cultured they notice the architecture and everything.

[@traitoR142]

My sister was in a couple pipe bands growing up, Sprigs O'Heather and the White hackle, i remember the family taking her to SPBA summer school at Fort San, i was never in so much awe at the skilled pipers and drummers, my sister won many awards, she could play bag pipes crazy good, at the end of every summer school they would have a mass march of all the students on the beautiful grounds outside, i still remember and am blown away by the memories, literally gave you chills to see that many marching and playing in unison. Captivated me as a young child of maybe 13 or so.

[@robanderson473]

That was great! The lad on the end saying their heads are long, under their hats 🤣 Good stuff!

[@JCLeSinge]

Bagpipes. The "Bagpiper" (just called a "piper") is the bloke playing the bagpipes.

[@tomz1daful]

A joyous and long life to the three of you, sirs! You are entertaining and Infor.

[@johnnymcnulty6229]

Being a Scotsman myself the sound of bagpipe gives me goosebumps, the sense of pride a Scot has is unmatched. Love watching these videos, you guys should react to Scottish snacks/food (Irn Bru, shortbread, teacakes, haggis etc)

[@jonathanbacon916]

The only time the bagpipes were affective is when you joined the English.

[@johnnymcnulty6229]

@@jonathanbacon916 or when we beat them

[@donaldsinclair7762]

​@@johnnymcnulty6229 feck that silly brexiteering Tory mug off. He's just jealous that all English regiments prefer marching to the sound of the pipes and drums to any other military band. Fact

[@MegaDeansy]

And it all took place 2 streets away from my hoose (house !) - love it when the bands play !

[@albrussell7184]

Once I was in a kilt, prince charlie jacket, sporran etc close to the Royal Mile where that was filmed and a load of tourists started taking photos of me. I really had to resist the temptation to turn around and moon them.

[@wendyryder2708]

I just read your comment and couldn’t stop laughing! Thank you! Took me away from all my worries for a few minutes! Peace and Blessings from Australia.

Aye but are you Scottish

[@terrylynn9984]

I enjoyed thus my great grandmother is of Scottish origin her maiden name was Straughan, her side came to Canada in the 1830s, hearing bagpipes is music to my soul. Thank you

[@araceli2827]

I'm not Scottish but Galizian, we also have bagpipes here but the Scottish bagpipe sounds more awesome and full because they have 3 "ronquetas" (I don't know the word in English) and Galizian bagpipes only have one. Bagpipes are common in places that had celtic roots

[@davidmacgregor5193]

The three pipes are called drones because they make the background droning sound. The tube that plays the melody is known as the chanter, it is played using the fingers, similar to a recorder.

[@araceli2827]

@@davidmacgregor5193 Oh thank you! It is very informative :) As a musician, I always like to learn about different instruments

[@KoreanMeatball]

I never knew the Iberian peninsula had bagpipes. (I figure calling you Spanish would be offensive)

[@araceli2827]

@@KoreanMeatball Oh, Don't worry!! I'm Spanish too but different of what the typical Spanish because I live in a different area. In Galicia we have celtic roots mixed with other tribes, romans, etc... that is why we also have bagpipes and the music is pretty similiar. Also our mithology talking about good witches and souls. I recommend you to listen to the folk group Milladoiro and to Luar na Lubre :)

[@livvymunro1929]

The "fort" in the background is Edinburgh Castle which dates from 12th century. In the car was the ancient crown of Scotland which was being taken from the Castle where it is kept to be presented to the Queen at the state opening of the Scottish parliament.

[@paulbromley6687]

Proud to see a brilliantly turned out military band showing how it’s done. Stirring stuff.

[@GrandmaLoves2Scuba]

Lol, I was wondering how long it would take for them to realize they weren't wearing pants.

[@billstill1794]

It could get awkward on a windy day!

[@alicemilne1444]

They were! In the UK pants are underwear.

[@magdalenabozyk1798]

Few people know, but versions of bagpipes are allover Europe wherever there are mountains (almost wherever). But Scotts are the most famous and proud of that instrument. I wish more nations were as proud of theirs.

[@miriamepage6991]

They are also in India: there are bagpiper bands and their military also has several regiments that comprise bagpipers and some wear tartan.

[@keithewright]

The bagpipe as a basic instrument is found all over the world. The Great Highland Bagpipe is our Scottish version and is unique to itself

[@iMertin]

celtic nations

[@valkyrie1066]

LOL Those are HATS! Hairy hats. There is a bag, to which the "flute" end and a "breath" end are attached, with several more on the top to control air/sound? Piping is hard, but some of the breath is stored in the bag to continue the tune. Pants are not part of the uniform, as they wear traditional men's skirts called Kilts. (that furry piece in front is a sporran, or purse of sorts) The bagpipes are used in many places as a "call to battle" Many military men have bagpipes played at their funerals.

[@ericsainte290]

If I am not mistaken the guard and music escort the crown to the session of the Scottish Parliament in Edimburgh. The flag and different uniforms mean different units. And the sloped Road is the famed Edinburgh mall (length is about a mile If I am not mistaken too). This is something I hope I can be one day able to see myself...

[@margaretmckay-os1sz]

The road is THE ROYAL MILE. Not mall.

[@bayareathrasher666]

My Mum was stationed at The Castle 1949-1951, then the Royal Army shipped her off to Singapore, where she met my father on a blind date and married him and move to the States. I have walked everywhere these guys are walking! Love Edinburgh!

[@AJ-hi9fd]

In battle the Scottish regiments were historically called ‘the ladies from hell’ ladies because they wore wool skirts called kilts.

[@pprey6599]

Everyone comments on the sound of the pipes but to me it´s the sound of the drums that stands out, the sharp crack is achieved by the use of double snares.

[@SpeiderSchneider]

"The bagpipes look like hookahs." I love the joy and wonder of discovery.

[@azgal663]

The guy in red was so funny when he noticed the Scotsmen in kilts (no pants), and the bagpipes were like hookahs!! Bahaha (I am Scottish descendent, by the way)

[@alanatolstad4824]

Edinburgh has a magical quality to it. I'm not Scottish, but I get a thump in my throat when I hear the bagpipes.

[@carolynmurtaza1180]

That fort is Edinburgh Castle and still have an active Army base to day with up to 600 soldiers and where the Honours of Scotland crown Jewels are kept and are the oldest crown jewels in Britain.

[@chab1rd155]

I love bagpipes!!! So cool! 🙌

[@russetmantle1]

I'm from Scotland and would like to thank the gentleman on the right for pointing out how much the bagpipe blowstick looks like a hookah. It absolutely does! And I can't unsee that now. 🤣 It's so great to see my own culture seen by somebody from the outside like this. And they were very nice about it. Many thanks for this great vid. ☺

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

I love this. People seeing other people, cultures, seeing new things, sharing, relating, respecting. Makes my heart sing. The way people should be.

[@ianevans2917]

The young man in the car is the escort to the Crown. The Crown usually resides in Edinburgh Castle alongside the other Crown Jewels of Scotland. Whenever the Monarch arrives in Scotland, either to the Scottish Parliament or to Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, the Crown is sent to her/him under escort and is only returned to the Castle oin the departure of the Monarch.

[@lonesomevalkyrie]

Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 16th Duke of Hamilton

[@ychaps]

How could anyone NOT be impressed...just love Scottish pipe bands

[@GreatestCornholio]

It would be great to see the gang react to a video of the Edinburgh military Tattoo, it is a show with military bands and acts from all over the world. I’m sure you will find one with an Indian band playing at it, if you look around 🙂

[@ChrisAndCats]

That's a good idea. Or parts of the Festival of Remembrance. One part I loved as a child was the transport and reassembly of the gun carriage over the obstacles.

[@donaldsinclair7762]

​@@ChrisAndCats pity they stopped that a good few years ago I did hear they were bringing it back and so they should.

[@ChrisAndCats]

@Donald Sinclair yes, they definitely should. The Royal British Legion is showing tickets for 2023 so fingers crossed.

[@chrisspere4836]

The Scottish soldiers always show strength and look ready to protect their country. I'm so glad to have them as our neighbouring country. If they had independence I hope they still consider England as friends.

[@kimwatson9000]

We do now and will continue we only have a problem with Westminster not England

[@Belisarius536]

@@kimwatson9000 agreed.

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Fit are ye spikin' aboot. We Scots cry the English the Auld Enemy.

[@differous01]

Tunes like Athol Highlanders [1:00] are part of the 'Ceol mor' ('Big Music' of military bands) AND 'Ceolbeg' ('Little Music' of the pub session) traditions: the latter is played in a "simple way" [13:10] across Britain, Ireland and beyond, and in a semi-formal way at weddings and other events where there's "a fire in the bosom" [14:10]

[@FUBAR1986]

I actually play the snare drum in a drum and bagpipe band…. These gentlemen don’t really understand how loud a bagpipe really is.These types of bands have been marching in the United States for over 60 years❤✌🏽☮️🤲🙏🥁

[@Belisarius536]

They are way older than that.

[@williamwebb8908]

I'm Australian but nothing lifts my spirits like bagpipes.

[@luciaennocenti9710]

Is there a clip where Scots reenact their ancient/ traditional fighting whilst wearing their kilts or skirt-type garments? I want these gentlemen to see how amazingly ferocious they defended their lands. Love from the U S.

[@alicemilne1444]

Look up Fandabidozi's KZbin channel. He has several videos showing traditional Highland fighting skills using a staff or a sword. However, up until the the 1700s, when the Scots Highlanders went into battle, they actually shed their belted plaids (the "great kilt") and fought in a battle shirt called a lèine. It was a kind of padded tunic that came down to the knee. They also had leather jerkins. Reenactments won't give you a real sense of what these battles were like. Also, back in the Middle Ages, the Scots who defended their lands were dressed more like troops all over Europe. They were armed with a short Scottish bow, a targe (round shield), a sword and a knife. From the 17th century onwards they would also have had firearms.

[@mairireid554]

Try looking up The Battle of Killiecrankie. They often have re-enactments.

[@Shadowkey392]

Been to Scotland twice. Lovely land.

[@MaddatMatt]

Love the spontaneous serenade at close of video! God speed fellow travelers. And you are alive today and that makes you and today special!

[@gefrinjim6803]

Really interesting. They are observing so much, and describing in their own terms. I can imagine these guys layed up on a hillside in days gone by then relaying to their villages of the spectacle they had witnessed .

[@molly1117]

That was fun--I really enjoyed this video. These guys were great! Love bagpipes.

[@Dee-JayW]

How about a video of The Royal Gurkhas?

[@Alba52warrior]

So good to see these guys enjoying our pipes and drums enjoy boys ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@rain7bow437]

Cool video ❤ My grandmothers family made bagpipes for a living. The Sinclair pipes. Thanks for reacting 😁 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@diane9247]

These young guys are so funny and full of life! The older gentleman is also amused by them. It was nice to see them all enjoy the pipers.

[@kellie6048]

The force of air in bagpipes is unique. They simply blow air into a bag that is under their arm. And they press the bag with their elbow causing air to be forced through a reed. So it doesn't take as much force with the mouth as it seems. That's why it's called a bagpipe. The Irish use a similar one in their traditional music called uilleann pipes. Literally meaning elbow pipe in Irish.

[@victorwaddell6530]

And Irish flutes are called Pin Illin . Spider Stacy of The Pogues is an excellent piper .

[@manichairdo9265]

Glad you enjoyed this. My dad was a piper Greetings from Scotland. You were great fun. 🎉Shukria.

[@leewalsh2428]

The British Army, Love them

[@anniebygrave9300]

The shawl is part of the kilt (the skirt). It is all one large piece of cloth. It had many functions in the distant past when the Scottish people worked and travelled outside their homes. You can make a large bag hung across the body to carry essential things in (food, blanket, firewood, ropes etc). It can also be used to wrap around the body to keep you warm at night, or hung over a frame from tree branches to make a shelter. The big hats are made from the skin of a black bear with the fur on the outside and are a traditional style of hat for Scottish regiments.

[@Ady-t3u]

Your looking at the best troops in the world, very brave soldiers who have gained the respect from every foe they've faced over hundreds of years of active military campaigns all over the world. Napoleon feared them as did the Germans in the first world war. I'm actually English and most of my family have served in the British armed forces, all great troops from across the UK but the Scots are for me anyway the most impressive. Big respect to all the lads up at blackwatch and every other serviceman in our armed forces who fight to keep this great nation and it's people safe 🇬🇧

[@grahamrobertson0659]

Hello from Bonnie Scotland, I just happened to come across your videos on u-tube and I can't get enough of your videos , just loved your reaction to hearing the pipes and drums that was the crown going from Edinburgh Castle to Hollywood palace were Queen Elizabeth 2nd stays when opening the Scottish Parliament, any was fantastic video and can I just say Scottish men don't wear skirts we wear Kilts 😀 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 never say to a Scots man you like his skirt or you'd be in big trouble 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@northernlight2598]

The hats are ostrich feather bonnetts.

[@gran7984]

I live in Edinburgh and this is wonderful to see each year, love the bagpipes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@williamralph8396]

This means nothing without context!!! They are wearing Kilts not skirts and NO UNDERWEAR!!!!! It's not a part of the uniform and they can be disciplined if caught wearing any!! It's to help toughen you up!! They are called Bagpipes and the men and women who play are Bagpipers and they do many different songs. Bagpipers were considered SACRED at one time from the OLD KEPPERS of Clan and out of Clan Knowledge they eventually became part of the military regiments. The different coloured Kilts were used to identify the different regiments on the field of battle.

[@JCLeSinge]

It's great that the guys are enjoying the music. Bagpipes in England have a bad reputation going back centuries, most people here will say they don't like them at all. It's a cultural thing; we fought a lot of wars with Scotland down the ages. At one time, bagpipes were not considered a musical instrument, but a weapon of war.

[@PaulEcosse]

How did I miss this 1 month ago? Your first reaction to my country. 👏👏👏

[@athenkosimakeleni7362]

Saw them once here in south Africa in Port Elizabeth it was like I'm dreaming wow so magical

[@thomasbedford1258]

the hat is called a bearskin your welcome

[@alicemilne1444]

The Scots regiment doesn't wear bearskins. The hats are made with ostrich feathers.

[@caiotefu9856]

Love it.... Well done for the lovely words. What a great old fashioned uniform. Much love from Wales!

[@tech9auto223]

Imagine sleeping out all night in cold weather to wake with no breakfast and at dawn you hear the sound of marching enemy have to watch as the enemy Calvary enter the field of battle and you have none people start to waver and leave others are debating that no army could stand a Calvery charge your just about to head home until you hear the pipes coming from behind you and with each beat of the drums your courage returns the cold is forgotten the hunger leaves you and all you want now is to close with the enemy at the head of your clan as long as the pipes play the Scots battle on it's a morale booster like no other courage swells in your heart and fleeing the battle is now a distant memory all you can do now is advance to the cry of onwards the BRAVE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@shawkorror]

Literally went past my house. Every time I hear the old tunes my heart swells.

[@ArchimandritePhilip]

Three really lovely men.

[@IamNoone67]

I just watched my cousin march past playing the pipes. Brilliant.

[@marilynmcnaughton7375]

I really enjoyed watching this with your reactions.

[@anthonywilson4873]

In battle they where known as Devils in Skirts because they fight so well!

[@patricialaureano9217]

I’m not Scottish but I LOVE listening to the playing of bagpipes ❤️Watching and listening to this touches the heart

[@dochubbell]

Let your villagers know, (if its not been mentioned by now here), the acrual tradidion is that anyone, (espically a Scotsman), do not owear underwear under their kilts, (skirts). They are butt naked and open to the breeze as it were. lol Love the sound of the bagpipes which are not as easy to learn as other instraments. I am not sure about the bagpipe players headress but, Those kinds of head dress are made from animal skin and hair. Most often bear fur. I watched how the English Queen's ,(now King), guards bear skin hats were made. They are expensive and last for years and years.

[@katw3070]

Obviously, the bears didn’t.

[@dochubbell]

@@katw3070 lol

[@alicemilne1444]

The Scots troops do not wear bearskins. They wear feather bonnets, usually made of ostrich feathers.

[@dochubbell]

@@alicemilne1444 well, I truly did not claim to know what their pipers hats were made of. I just knew what the English guards/horsemen etc. wore. I would bet those ostrich feathers were expensive to turn those bonnets into headwear. Regardless, they are attractive and it's nice to see the tradition carries on.

[@DNW28]

Who is this English Queen ( now King) ? 🤔 History and Geography teachers could make fortunes in USA by learning them the correct names of everything .

[@nezbit8989]

This must be so alien to them and it’s so funny seeing their opinion and the innocence. It’s very impressive to watch when you’re accustomed to the Scottish culture but it must be a real eye opener to these fellows😀

[@williamwallace5857]

The 'device' (musical instrument) is the bagpipes and not the 'bagpiper'. The person who PLAYS the bagpipes can be called a 'bagpiper' or 'piper'.

[@suidelikeson21]

I'm a German and absolutely love the sound of bagpipes and the drums. I've never been privileged enough to hear a bagpipe with my own ears though. I hope to hear them live before I die

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

I like the checks on the garrison caps, too. Pipers often play in the funeral processions of firefighters and police officers in the US. A lamentable, beautiful cry in a bid to say farewell to the loved. Take care, gentlemen, Best.

[@Asa...S]

😂 I love how he thought their fur hats were their hair! 🤣

[@JenniferSteil28]

If you want to show them a different type of marching band, I suggest the Fightin Texas Aggie Band, specifically the four way cross formation. They are a precision military style drum and bugle corps. 400+ performers on the field, many more when they make the final T with the entire Corps of Cadets.

[@michaelmisczuk1188]

You might be interested in bushcraft videos. One man does it in the style of the Scot Highlander. The shawl is really a blanket, even a lean-to covering.

[@Dutch3DMaster]

And even if there was a sound made behind the pipers and the drums, little chance of hearing it: bagpipes are really REALLY loud. And without proper microphones they easily overwhelm any recording device. If I am not mistaking, there are many different versions of bagpipes, among some that are more common in countries like Pakistan and India. Their sound is distinctly different from these types of bagpipes (hence the name "Scottish bagpipes"). They tend to also work different, the Uilean pipes (I am probably misspelling the name right now) for instance, are an Irish style of bagpipes that require so much air pressure that you can't get that from just lung-pressure alone: you blow air into the bag and compress it with your arm to push it through the fiddle-like part. There can also be bagpipes that do not have what are called drones (the low humming ground-tones of a Scottish bagpipe). A regular Scottish bagpipe already takes tremendous good lung health to play, let alone play it while walking for such extended periods of time (My dad played one for quite some time, and had to practice on holidays because of otherwise losing his lung-strength).

[@MrOx85]

Cracks me up when he says they are wearing a frock.The Germans in WW1 were terrified of the Scots and Canadians wearing "dresses".They called them "devil ladies", when they heard the pipes their butt tightiened.😂

[@bjdefilippo447]

It would help them to understand what they watching if you explained about the history of these groups, Scottish clans, kilts, the bagpipes, roles played in the military, etc. IIRC, this march comes prior to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo (an amazing experience to behold live), which I'm sure they would also love to see. IIRC, there's a version of the bagpipe which is native to India, s perhaps that could be a cultural link for them, especially as they didn't realize that sound is produced both by the chanters and pressure on the bag. They might also like to see a KZbin video of three female pipers, one Indian, one American, and one Scottish playing the "Don't Stop Believing", but taped from their homelands. it's beautiful both musically and visually. I think the channel was the Snake Charmer.

[@Punch8721]

Best comments from Aman: They all have the same hair(style). They are not wearing pants. but skirts😅😅

[@slowstang88]

They might be wearing a smock, but these tough boys will make you respect them

[@dewithistle910]

I feel so proud and privileged to have been born a Scot! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Bagpipes stir the soul and heart like no other sound! 💙

[@rosaliehagart1888]

As a Scottish woman so proud