Massed Pipes & Drums parade through Deeside town to start the Ballater Highland Games 2018

The massed pipes & drums march through Ballater in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to start the 2018 Ballater Highland Games.
The parade is led by Drum Major Ian Esson and the bands were Ballater & District Pipe Band, Towie Pipe Band, Ellon & District RBL Pipe Band, Kintore Pipe Band and Dalhousie Pipe Band from Switzerland. (2 others to be confirmed) Drum Majors included Bert Summers, Bill Barclay, Derek Dean, Roland Stewart, Robert Brownfield, Fiona Glennie...
After the parade through the town to Monaltrie Park, Ballater, the flag is raised and the Drum Majors salute the games committee.

[@Leviwosc]

My grandfather told me that his home town, Tilburg in the Netherlands, was liberated by the Scottish. The first thing they heard in November 1944 was a bagpipes in the far distance a very soft humming sound that came nearer. He told me that everybody went outside to see where the sound was coming from. There the Scottish arrived to officially liberate the city. My grandfather always held very dear memories to the Scots who liberated him, his family, his community, the city where I live. We're still very grateful and associate the bagpipes with liberation and freedom.

[@shycharlieace]

Beautiful story ,lest we forget the brave men and woman who fought for the freedom we have now

[@niceone550]

Great story

[@legenDjagGer]

Truly moving story. It creates a beautiful image and somehow gives me joy. Best wishes from Germany.

[@silverkitty2503]

wow

[@chezzyr]

Wow

[@tiger5551]

I’m not even Scottish but I would rise up and fight to this song

[@terencelangdon1063]

Flight the English and free themselves from the union.

[@absolutfreeman1033]

@@terencelangdon1063 that's a coup

[@user-mq2gg5mt2y]

Same

[@edwardvickers5506]

Leave the union to join another one(EU) Don't make sense to me,stay with us!

[@qustnblyred3047]

@@edwardvickers5506 Scottish deserve independence, If they wanna join the 4th reich then so be it.

[@corin9038]

I‘m German and the Scottish culture has a special place in my heart, I love the kilts, the bagpipes, the Highland Games and the scenery. It is all so incredibly beautiful. Hats off to all the Scottish lads who keep that wonderful tradition alive and appreciate their culture in such a wonderful way.

[@princebleu6875]

ZSL

[@paulduncan1045]

A word feudalism

[@dieterkopp]

Ich bin Deutscher Offizier a.D. - -liebe Großbritannien - but fist the Scotch People

[@northscot9862]

SLAINTE

[@finlaymcpherson7949]

here in scotland we love frankfurt for 2022 uel final

[@BadGuyTyler]

I'm an American with Scottish roots and all I can think of is how much of an honor and a privilege it would be just to see this in person. I'm moved in so many ways

[@abwigim]

Same here.

[@ReaperLove74210]

Get over here - get some whisky in you and feel the crack of the drums and the drone of the pipes electrify those ancient Scottish genes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@annmichaelis9984]

Same. Maybe we should consider some kind of your group

[@TalorcMacAllan-ow8ph]

aye.... I'm a Scot but yer right

[@meliztify]

I don't know why, but bagpipes always makes me really emotional.

[@jhulianvonabarquezorcajada606]

Its what they use in funerals

[@The518Playa]

I always picture charging the field like the final scene in BRAVEHEART 💪😎

[@roselenalaferte1036]

I always feel emotional whenever I hear the pipes.

[@callumhanson5041]

1314

[@krussellgal]

Me too! Here I am today with tears brimming in my eyes and a smile on my face. I'm a Texan.... so this is strange for me to be crying.

[@martygardajr2455]

As they say: "When you hear the pipes approaching, help or death is on you."

[@essen00cat]

Or helping you to your death 💀

[@lea6555]

Love it 😆👍

[@ShodaiGojira-xn3xk]

The Germans or Axis perspective : Scheiße The British or Allied perspective :

[@georgehenes3808]

Englishman here: can confirm.

[@lynndvorak9236]

This is the 1st time I ever heard that

[@sf495x]

Bagpipes have always given me goosebumps. I love them. I’m Mexican American.

[@archiemitchell8426]

Welcome.

[@JuanCabrera-xq1uu]

I am also Mexican American.

[@slowstang88]

They make you feel like fighting or fornicating. Maybe both at the same time 😂

[@alexanderfrings1979]

I am German - I have them too, especially on St. Patricks Day ;)

[@gsbealer]

I’m English/Welsh and the pipes and drums stir something deep within me. My Welsh Mum often said that although she and my Dad had travelled to 42 countries she never felt closer to god than when she was in Scotland. This brings tears to my eyes.

[@jrutt2675]

Yes, the bagpipes make me feel so close to GOD. As an American I can say thank you Scotland. Whenever I was in the presence of bagpipes, it was proceeded by a gust of wind. This means our heavenly father loves the bagpipes!

[@simonecoria7627]

O just love the the pipes of Scotland they are the best from simone from the uk

[@TalorcMacAllan-ow8ph]

god bless yer welsh ma, top lass

[@gsbealer]

She was!!!

[@TalorcMacAllan-ow8ph]

our time grows closer wales .....an Bhreatain Bheag

[@cyrgh2019]

I’m not Scottish but bagpipes have always moved me in an incredible way, ever since I was a child and heard them for the first time, long life to this music!

[@slawomirzdebiak1972]

Ekstra muzyka

[@manfredfalsarella6050]

I‘m german. And I bow to you. Let us never again fight against. (Pardon my bad english, but you know, what I mean)

[@pulltheotherone5035]

Oh me too what is it about this marching music?? I love it and go to our local Highland Games every year....the massed pipes and drums are there from a over Ontario it is an amazing site. It brings me to tears when they March past.

[@sassegranny4700]

Ditto, I feel the same. I freeze at the sound. Nothing like this music and all it stands for.

[@JRamoscmaia]

Me too, whit that music and the magical sound of bagpipes! I was very young, too.

[@jacquizzlemons1980]

My granddad was born and raised in Glasgow. He died 3 years ago and today is his birthday. Drinking scotch and listening to this in his honor

[@georgerichardson7728]

Hi from Glasgow, here's to the great man !

[@christinagiannaros9817]

@@georgerichardson7728 My grandad was from East Wemyss. He has been gone 34 yrs I still miss him. Slainte to Scottish grandfathers.

[@georgerichardson7728]

@@christinagiannaros9817 Hi Christina, its a nice wee place, I'm sure you have happy memories of him, all the best for 2020

[@bigblair3793]

George Richardson what is the tune called at the start

[@georgerichardson7728]

@@bigblair3793 "Scotland the Brave"

[@annevans1619]

I am scottish and my dad was a piper all his life .Passed away 3 years ago ...i miss him everday .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤💙❤ thank you pipers ♡♡

[@lochfitty]

My father was also a piper I love the bagpipes remember him playing in the tattoo he passed away 7 years ago still miss the old rogue 🙂

[@TalorcMacAllan-ow8ph]

Aye we hit ye hard and true......im not sure now 50 years later

[@hejnye]

I miss my dad also. So thankful to have known him. That is their gift to us. We always have it.

[@That0neScottishGuy]

This sends a shiver down my spine every time, proud tae be scottish, Scotland forever!

[@SomeInternetThings]

Dumb question. Mum's Irish, dad's a Scot. I'm born in England. Is this allowed to move me the way it does?

[@That0neScottishGuy]

@Paul L of course, just because you were born in England doesn't exclude the fact that your families heritage is celtic

[@josiahwashington2530]

@@That0neScottishGuywhat about me I’m black American but have Scottish roots and I shed a tear to this

[@That0neScottishGuy]

@@josiahwashington2530 that's absolutely fine, if your scottish, your scottish, no matter the colour if yer skin or yer family tree

[@domcampbell9428]

@@SomeInternetThingsof course pal. A dog born in a stable doesn’t make it a horse. Scottish DNA is Scottish. Welcome to the party 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@redondotech]

Two days ago I was walking my dog in Redondo Beach, California and was stunned to encounter a lone bagpiper playing away alongside the bicycle path. I was awed! It was beautiful!

[@maronisdiyslps7273]

Yes, i totally agree! As a german its a very rare experience to meet a bagpipe musician and i had the luck to encounter one in our City playing in front of a book store. There is nothing that can replace the athmosphere, a good bagpiper could evoke

[@TattieTam]

Pleased for you. I hope he was playing The 79th's Farewell to Gibraltar 😉

[@kyiakrishna5662]

Name dropper!!...lol

[@harleypiper]

I'm in San Pedro..and there's a young lad with pipes playing alone at pt. Fermin park..in the fog.

[@sassegranny4700]

I would have froze in one spot if I encountered that one. I live in Southern Calif also. Been to Redondo Beach many times. Love that part of the county.

[@moneybus8975]

Please Scotland, never lose this. Look at the numbers of very disciplined and dedicated (and handsome) proud players. You are amazing. Thank you.

[@nancyhobson9710]

Yes, amazing altogether. If these lads were to bring out the angry and fighting spirit - watch out - there's be none better

[@user-rv1ey8pl7q]

ypaaaaa

[@cmmiller3029]

Yes exactly. And this is why we have to defeat Globalist multiculturalism within Europe because what will lose is the unique qualities of each European nation who are hated by non-Europeans who are displacing, robbing and killing them.

[@rmc2001]

@Canadian Mapping it's the U in United Kingdom. The rest is pure Scottish and Scottish only

[@ryanmackenzie7651]

@Canadian Mapping well that tradition is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo goddamn stupid and irritating for me. Every bloody time I hear bagpipes my ears bleed.

[@BrunoDias-nv7sn]

I am portuguese,living in England for the past 10y. And for some reason I get chills when I listen to this video or watch this video! Love Scotland culture. The bagpipes,are just amazing to listen to. 6:45 ...just unbelievably beautiful! Amazing Scotland and it's people!

[@mariadefatimabrandao8726]

Parabens, nobres sentimentos!

[@margielynch1465]

This is beautiful. I’m proud of my Scottish, Irish descent

[@1blondidea]

Me too!! Tracing my Maternal family roots back to the Scotish highlands several years ago made me VERY Proud!

[@thomastoland6789]

I am of Irish decent but I don't care the Bagpipes played correctly are beautiful. I love hearing the bagpipes

[@NelsonClick]

This is possibly the most powerful, haunting, delightful, intimidating, foreboding and reassuring human expressions in all the history of the world: an army of bagpipes and drums coming down a road. Friends stop to look and listen. Enemies run.

[@jeffharrison9185]

well said sir

[@davidbruce5524]

there is a reason why those magnificent regiments have been the tip of the spear for the British army for centuries - salute - from Texas

[@andrewdutoit9571]

My dear old Mom was half German and Scottish, when I hear a Pipe Band the Scottish in my Boer blood brings a lump in my throat and tears to my eyes....Salute from South Africa...

[@richardcombs2774]

Well said salute from the USA

[@johnscanlon7757]

Well said

[@Woo5ter]

There is pride in every nation, but nothing beats the rattle of the snare drum and the sound of the pipes!

[@alwyn.leanasmit5159]

Steve Dobson now you’re talking. I South African,but admire the Scottish tradition - one proud nation

[@loveforemadrid]

Amen brother

[@gato-grande]

EUROPE...THE GREAT GERMANY

[@gato-grande]

@@alwyn.leanasmit5159 The Commonwealth is destroying Scotland .

[@gato-grande]

@@loveforemadrid Amen sister...Londonistan .

[@johnferris3399]

My grandfather was a drummer in a pipe band when I was a kid and I remember going to Dunblane in the 80's and watching him and listening to him playing it was amazing I still love listening to the music to this day it takes me back to my childhood, oh they were the days I wish to go back and see it all again

[@mariadefatimabrandao8726]

I'm from Brazil, my soul has a lovely connection to the Scottish traditions. The sound of bagpipes makes me emotional, everytime. I appreciate from Sir Walter Scott to Haggis passing by great Alexander McCall Smith! One day I will go visit this land of wonders!

[@weemac4645]

This music could bring a tear to a glass eye.

[@johnscanlon7757]

Yea pretty sure it could bring the tear ducts are still there haha lol

[@seamuswbiggerarmalite3379]

donemahglass

[@Backs4more]

It’s not that bad, is it? ;)

[@steveduncan9256]

Can't see bugger all my glass eyes are seeking😭

[@stevebrindle1724]

As an Englishman who has travelled the world, I think Scotland is the most lovely place I have seen and the bagpipes moves my soul! I love Scotland and its friendly intelligent people

[@westaussie965]

You obviously haven’t lived there mate! Never met a more nasty, jealous, angry lot in my life! They hate the English with a passion. My husband is Scottish and he can’t stand them. Moved to the East Midlands, now there are some friendly people 😉

[@DrCrabfingers]

You've obviously never been to Glasgow. 😂

[@dzulkafleysamad3825]

@@DrCrabfingers i studied in Glasgow n its a perfect place to go for further education..just don't cross over to the southern side of River Clyde.

[@andyduhamel1925]

@@westaussie965 Jealous, of what England lets remeber the reasons some of this pent up anger exists!!

[@ericmcwilliams7629]

@@andyduhamel1925 Punctuition! Andy ya silly wee person that ye are . ( all one word 😉)

[@rvemx]

THATS THE MELODY THEY ALWAYS USED TO PLAY NEXT TO MY HOUSE. THIS AWAKENS SO MANY MEMORIES FROM MY CHILDHOOD. I LOVE IT SO MUCH

[@Caldara1]

I'm just an American that has never been outside her own country, but I do love the sound of pipes and drums.

[@scottie2636]

I'm a Scotsman who has been away from his beloved Scotland for too many years. Health reasons would not allow me to return now. But I do miss Scotland. I grew up near Edinborough, in a small village that as of about 20 years ago, hasn't changed.

[@duezi]

It’s not only for the ears, it’s also for the heart....

[@MoreSouthern]

It's to annoy my shitty roommate next door.

[@florianpierredumont4775]

*from the heart ;)

[@arane7197]

Why dae people say shite like this??

[@bobduvar]

And mainly for the soul !!

[@philhand5830]

TRUE THAT!!!

[@talesfromthescrypt]

I’m Scottish and every time I hear the pipes I feel this stirring within me. Tears usually follow, love em! Great team x

[@aquariumdude7829]

Independence for Scotland! Long live William Wallace and the Robert the Bruce! :)

[@manuellaslo1282]

i am not scottish, but this sound has the absolute same effect on me!

[@theresedoherty8603]

My mom's family were Scottish. They were all beautiful & proud & educated people. I love & miss them dearly!

[@zbigniewtokarek949]

@@theresedoherty8603 Szkoci zawsze byli uzależnieni o Brytoli!

[@dawtinsun1990]

@@manuellaslo1282 yyy

[@wilmavantrier2998]

I am Dutch but that’s not stopping me to love the Scottish they’re magnificent ❤❤❤

[@jonnnyren6245]

I have no idea as a Fil-Canadian but I am deeply mesmerized by bagpipes, especially Scottish bagpipes.

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

I'm in year 6, now in year 7, I'm the only kid in my class who listens to bagpipes in my spare time and I'm proud of that!

[@johnnypatrickhaus890]

Keep listening. Never forget your roots. If you get the chance check out uileann pipes as well. Vote for an independent Scotland too. 💚 from the wee County.

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasw.glasgow7449]

stay proud wee man , aye !

[@c.d.rstudios4691]

@@thomasw.glasgow7449 yeah!

[@joaqincastro5613]

You're going somewhere kid, don't change

[@francescostabile8886]

I can easily cry everytime i hear the bagpipe's sound.. and I'm italian. So emotional ❤

[@graceamerican3558]

They do tug at your heart don't they?

[@retrothingz]

Particularly if it's coming from the flat above yours Only joking It's a grund soond (grand sound as my grandfather wooda saird )

[@MrSakamotothecat]

I have always loved this song, very beautiful performance. You Scottish people are amazing, my love and respect for all of you.

[@TheIsemgrim]

i am dutch. one of my neighbours played the bagpipes(i had no idea). one day i went out camping in the backyard with a mate of mine and we said how epic it would be to be awoken by bagpipes in the morning. my bloody neighbour heared us and woke early that morning to awaken us with bagpipes. what a legend.

[@toucheturtle8815]

How can you not gets goosebumps every time you hear "Scotland the Brave" on the pipes! Love from 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Arbeedubya]

I'm of Scottish descent and love the sound of the pipes and even had a piper play at my dad's funeral in 1987, but I have to be honest and say "Scotland The Brave" is not one of my favorite tunes. Just my own tastes, of course. I'm perfectly fine with somebody else regarding it as one of their favorites.

[@thedukeofskull1383]

My family escaped to America in the 1750's, from the British, the sound of bag pipes brings tears to me also. It could be because of all those that died so my family could escape and live to someday return to Scotland. A lot of brave Scots gave their lives to protect my family, the Royal Stewart's of Scotland . I pray that soon Scotland will be free!

[@thedukeofskull1383]

@Old Luke Is this the Scottish version of " Love your enemies?" 😀

[@thedukeofskull1383]

@Talorc MacAllan , here is something that might give you a laugh. My daughter was doing research on our ancestors and came across the song, " MY BONNIE LIES OVER THE OCEAN." Now if this song was about Prince Charles Edward Stewart, why would it say, " My Bonnie lies over the ocean." He was exiled in Italy... NOW HERE IS THE FUNNY PART... My daughter suspects that the song is about one of our ancestors... One who was here in Kentucky by 1750', (Walter Stewart) and others came in the 1780's or the 1790's.I'm not so sure about this meaning of the song. Is it possible that they had "code songs"? Then again there's the ship captain named Cameron that supposedly snuck out Prince Charles Edward Stewarts son as a baby claiming the baby as his. IF you have any information on this it would be really interesting to find out the truth on the song. And to see if my daughter was right.She was before, in grade school, she said that Prince William and Prince Harry was cousins. Diana is a direct descendant of Mary Queen of Scots.

[@howardchambers9679]

@@thedukeofskull1383 the version I remember is... My bonnie lies over the ocean My bonnie lies over the sea My daddy lies over my mummy And that's how the fuckers got me. I'm not sure if that's the original version

[@stuartforbes4998]

I have just read this my late Dad was one of the pipers who liberated Tilburg he was Pipe Sgt Harry Forbes of the Highland Light Infantry (HLI ) he made many friends there and returned every year to play his pipes in the annual parade He loved the Dutch people and they loved him. I have visited Tilburg on a number of occasions and was in fact on a motorcycle tour of Scotland and watched this display on the day it happened. Great story thanks . Stuart Forbes

[@RodFleming-World]

Forbes? Fae Dundee?

[@ritaDas-xl4kz]

Well another comment mentioned their grandfather was the resident of tilburg ☺☺ so great to hear

[@alexmcadam1126]

You should reply to the comment of the person saying their grandfather was a resident mate.

[@donaldedgar1004]

The sound of the bagpipes in the wind is a wonderful thing to hear ❤

[@Rajko1978]

I love the Scots and the Irish, greetings from Croatia...Go Scots for your own independence...

[@vatsal7640]

Scots and irish are not the same . Also most scots don't want independence

[@MegaTRUTH007]

How did independence go for you ? If I’m not mistaken many Croats have to leave the country to go to western Europe to make a decent living!

[@DrCrabfingers]

For me this is the finest expression of any marching military force in the world. It just doesn't come any better than this in terms of spectacle and sheer heart and emotion....maybe the Scottish people take this for granted?...you shouldn't, this is very very special. Big love to Scotland from starchy old England.

[@jenniferayers5354]

None of us take this for granted love. These are are our people letting the world know we are still there.

[@simonecoria7627]

​@@jenniferayers5354the best pipers in

[@simonecoria7627]

​@@jenniferayers5354the best pipers in

[@dangerousdanmcgrew745]

The Scottish don’t take anything Scottish for granted!

[@myretail8526]

This beautiful sound has a universal draw. It calls all mankind to stand to attention in celebration of humanity, freedom and all that is worth cherishing. I am not Scottish and yet somehow this music is my beacon.

[@judieg.7945]

Those of us who are can honor the fact that you know when something has beauty and meaning.

[@antoniettasavastano2629]

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[@pegjohnson9790]

Doesn't matter what century, the pipes and the beautiful hills behind them are truly spirit moving!

[@lindayoung520]

Brings back my childhood for every Single Remberance Day marching with the thousands of men and women with my father, uncles and many, many friends. So much a part of me being of Scottish origin

[@radioold6812]

In 1950 , We koreans were surprise by their skirts of Scottish men at Pusan harbor. .now we deeply appreciate their sacrifice in Korean war.

[@BraemarMedia]

The kilt is traditional Scottish costume and is often mistaken for a skirt

[@sstritmatter2158]

It's the sound of Victory. Would love to march 'em through Pyongyang today if I had a say!

[@user-vn3mp7bl4f]

Thanks from S.korea

[@kvanoosten1491]

@@sstritmatter2158tv vu uu u

[@kvanoosten1491]

Bui c

[@sassegranny4700]

The sheer fact that these people can march in step, hold and play this difficult instrument and not miss a beat or step 🥰😍🤩is truly awesome and all the good words that one can think of to describe these awesome men women and children.

[@lynndvorak9236]

Der toifles Brigade (The Devil's Brigade)

[@scotygirl777]

I am Scottish in the US. I love Scotland and hope to visit again one day. Pipes give me goosebumps, especially Scotland the Brave! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇺🇸

[@zegumazim6107]

my pal Lyle is Scottish decent crazy nut and is a great drummer

[@josephtdi8764]

Instant tears in the eyes. So powerful

[@76oldboy]

The greatest battle hymn for freedom, absolute love and respect for the Scottish people from Italy ❤️✊

[@paulcrisp9861]

@@redsky106 the pipes and drums means everything to me. 🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧🙏 twenty twenty two

[@shaundempsy645]

Im an English ex service man, my Dad was an English ex service yet we both absolutely adore the pipes and m y Dad was piped out at his funeral . Respect to Scotland ,Ireland and Wales

[@greywolfb126]

what can you say about the battle of Balaklava?

[@gamergirlsakura69]

words cannot describe the amount of pride in my heart & soul!!!

[@rebeccabledsoe4550]

I am English but I love this song and moves me to tears very moving

[@1959Berre]

Greetings from Belgium. About half a mile from where I live, a group plays bagpipes once a week in the evening. Though I suffer from hearing loss, I still can hear them play from that distance. Amazing instrument.

[@BoarhideGaming]

Your hearing loss have anything to do with those bagpipers, by chance? Joking, but it is a powerful instrument. Absolutely astonishing

[@giovannigliddon6682]

@@BoarhideGaming Ypres?

[@BoarhideGaming]

@@giovannigliddon6682 Huh?

[@giovannigliddon6682]

@@BoarhideGaming a place in Belgium.

[@BoarhideGaming]

@@giovannigliddon6682 Yes, I am well aware. I do not understand why you brought it up in the first place though

[@tonytimpe7621]

I would stand at attention for this any time any where! One of the only songs/ group types that gives me instant chills every single time!

[@BBQ1953]

I’ve been told that the marshaling thrum and best of the drums matches the typical cadences of the adult human heart and can actually influence the heart to match the same time. Little wonder then that the peoples and Dems, in unison, Scots and sassenachs, in much the same way.

[@ashleygoggs5679]

I will always love the pipes, there isnt an instrument that can effortlessly make me misty eyed when played in absolute unison. Power to the scots, power to the UK. Forever brothers and sisters in arms.

[@mgraysonhay]

As a Canadian, I’m so thankful that Scottish tradition still plays a major part of our heritage as a country, and I still cherish every public ceremony for at which this powerful and majestic instrument is played. There are few instruments that can match the power and patriotism this instrument brings, especially when they join forces one with another. Long live Scotland, and long live the bagpipes! 🇨🇦❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@redwoods7370]

My wonderful grandmother was Scottish (American). She was not to be trifled with and we all feared and adored her. God bless her beautiful generous and very proud soul. I am who I am today because of her. She taught strength by example. She is so missed.

[@onlyhereforddebob8978]

God bless your wee granny. Never forget your roots mate.

[@benlaskowski357]

Great examples are to be prized. And remembered. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@peterbyrne973]

I remember marching behind a pipe band with full battle order for 26 miles with a 15 minute break at the halfway mark and enjoyed every mile happy days

[@vikramgamersingh2239]

R.l.q

[@jaramczerwone2270]

Serdeczne pozdrowienia dla Szkocji prosto od Polaków! Dwa pijackie, odważne narody! Chwała Szkocji. Dumnej Szkocji!

[@Dzianiska_8]

Polska strong?

[@ashsmith5522]

​@@Dzianiska_8Poland is now one of the strongest militaries in Europe mate. Don't doubt them

[@mrdoeverthing]

I am not Scottish but this brings me joy so much! I remember graduating ‘college and Remember this music going down the Isle

[@jazzmusictheorist]

I'm from Los Angeles where you don't hear this beautiful sound at all and I absolutely love it!

[@williespear8847]

A toast to all the Scottish Soldiers who fought and died for others Freedom.

[@truefalse207]

@s H Lmao where??? U talking about the Scottish government where one of their main driving ideologies is Scottish nationalism, and they've got Muslims in Scotland wearing tartan at weddings, etc.

[@truefalse207]

@s H Scotland is one of the most highly patriotic and nationalistic countries I know of, the fact you have brought Sinn Fein into this shows you have underlying grievances you'r not telling us. The SNP's main goal is to restore Scottish sovereignty and promote Scottish culture, they have reorganised the Scottish education system so children are taught proper Scots history and not rubbish like the tudors, normans, King Arthur, etc which is taught elsewhere in the UK. Everywhere you go now there is Gaelic on road signs, on police, fire and ambulance vehicles - this is the SNP pushing this. No one denied any made up services so made up spear throwers and sandal wearing bombers can get them first, you're just making stuff up to push your deluded agenda.

[@patriciariley5922]

Cheers.. From USA but Scot Irish all the way

[@mattmichniuk2727]

Lets remember all the brave men and women who gave such huge sacrifices.We all bow our heads and say a prayer for those fine people.

[@mattmichniuk2727]

@s H Don't worry until they ban such music.Then you know you have been over run.The real threat is from those who refuse to assimilate to the host countries culture,if they can't do that they do NOT belong there.God bless Scottland.

[@DonaldHudgens-ju5xu]

My ancestors are from Wales, some moved to the East Coast of the U.S. and were ship builders, I’m a drummer, love the drums and especially the pipes, Beautiful, I’m proud of my roots.

[@johnhudson4757]

Heard the bagpipes and drums at the Queens funeral ..Its when I think I took notice What an incredible sound ..Moving Haunting Ispirational Motivational .Im English but this sound would make me pound to be a Scotlander..

[@kbstudent]

My heart and whole being does strange things when I hear the pipes. Someday. Someday I'm going there. It's like they're calling me home.

[@Fire-Bound]

Yep, same here!!

[@heididepotter8136]

me to!

[@popculturedon]

I just started to cry. For some reason, the bagpipes always stir up such deep emotions in me. Thank you.

[@williamlane5776]

Me too, especially Amazing Grace

[@thegloomwalker6800]

I straight up cried to

[@yuko273]

Music is mostly, what gets us emotional

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Same for me as my father loved them and had great respect for BRITISH military and its history. He fought in the Bastogne for the US but had a passion for British military history.

[@paulwilton735]

I was born near Liverpool and me mum was from Glasgow. I cry like a baby when I hear bagpipes and don't understand exactly why. But I still cry like a baby. J

[@johnnycamp4806]

Soy de Paraguay, mi abuelo era de Gales,a los 12 años era el año de 1865 emigró a la Argentina y de ahí mi padre vino al Paraguay cuando los ferrocarriles estaban bajo la administración de los ingleses.Yo soy considerado ingles de 2da generación.Amo a mi país el Paraguay (Sudamérica)pero lo único que puedo decir es que cuando escucho las gaitas mis venas parecen que van a reventar y mi corazón late con más fuerza y como dice el dicho" la sangre no es agua".Tuve tíos que pelearon en la segunda guerra mundial específicamente en Dunquerque y lo único que les puedo decir es que los quiero mucho y arriba ese sonar de las gaitas que me ponen en unión con mis ancestros.Saludos desde Asunción-Paraguay (Corazón de América del Sur)

[@ronaldwilkin5662]

I’m English but my dad in the early 70s used to play this in the front room marching up and down while mum was at Bingo and I fell in love with the sound . My god it gives me goosebumps every time I hear it it’s in my blood for sure and it also bring tears to my eyes I don’t know why but it does

[@dortot1]

Maintaining tradition and customs with a splendid tribute to the heritage of the people. Beautiful.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

Sad to see it disappearing so quickly after hundreds of years of existence.

[@johnmarston4012]

Since when are bagpipes and Scottish culture disappearing

[@moneybus8975]

John Marston I hope not. Be nice.

[@callummcgregorenthusiast5545]

The Savage Wombat if anything it's grown in recent years with the popularity of Scottish nationalism

[@liamkatt6434]

My uncle Sgt Maurice Kelly MM was at El Alamein. His unit was caught under heavy German gunfire. Then they heard the sound of the bagpipes and saw the Scottish soldiers advance straight into a maelstrom of fire. They followed them. Amazing bravery. The Germans pulled back.

[@DctorSkillz1]

Is this a true story? Sounds made up, mate.

[@theresedoherty8603]

That's a beautiful story. Thank you, you warmed my heart. Hope it's true.

[@georgeyoung1487]

Fuck the Germans,nazi bastards

[@iangreen4572]

@@DctorSkillz1it's documented many times where the sound of the pipes has stirred the troops to fight and resulted in a win where before they were getting their asses ķicked

[@davidwallace4665]

Yes this is true, Scots don't fuk about and can punch way above our weight ! 👍

[@karinkruger5551]

Watching this from South Africa. There truly is somthing magical and majestic about the pipes! Go Scotland!

[@todei79]

Not Scottish but grew up going to many parades and and seeing these Scottish bands, the drums and bagpipes always brought a sense of joy to my heart. This is a very beautiful culture and something to be extremely proud of.

[@marionrobson9384]

Nothing stirs the blood like the drone and skirl o' the pipes!💕

[@mikecrawford3726]

Ever since I was as young as six years of age, Everytime I viewed a movie which featured a military unit accompanied by one of the Scottish Highlands Regiment Pipe and Drum Corp, especially when it was playing Scotland The Brave-but not only, I would begin tapping my right foot. My dad, upon seeing me do this, said, "Son, no doubt about it, you're Scottish"!!!!

[@evelynebrunner8146]

Je suis une chanteuse d'opéra mais je suis amoureuse de cette musique elle me met dans un état de joie et d'enthousiasme j'adore ces écossais et aussi leur ordte

[@Richard-tp1jp]

i still love the sound off the pipes and drums and the the pipe major as well richard

[@iang6635]

I’m second generation Australian but clearly the Scots blood runs through the veins. Gives me goose bumps every time I hear the pipes and drums.

[@patriciadechenier5740]

The same, and I'm 10th generation Acadian (US French) - but my ancestors' (Browne) blood stirs strongly on hearing the pipes and drums. It's uncommon to see a military or police funeral in a major US city without pipes to see the departed home.

[@tylermurray2172]

well if you ever come here dont talk about your scottidh heritage because we dont care

[@heididepotter8136]

I have Scottisch blood to I m Belgian

[@themangix357]

Why does this video have to be so beautiful. The rustic town, the forest on the background, and the band! Amazing.

[@frederikhyrup2871]

Even the Dogs are barking... Alba Gru Brath!!

[@pierretanneur6274]

The drum majors are proud, dignified, confident, traditional, very impressive. I love Scotland!

[@hassanisaac3340]

Much respect from Kenya. Uniqueness unparalleled. The accompanying bagpipes 👌

[@richo9911]

I'm not Scottish but I love Bagpipes, they always make me emotional. I could watch this all day, I love it.

[@soniahesketh3565]

Me Too English of scotch descendant This what makes us what we are and BRITISH Don't ever let any one make us loose our heritage and You know who I mean

[@MrPhotodoc]

Beautiful music and a beautiful country. Greetings from the USA.

[@bobbadley8347]

It's strange, I was just talking to my friend about Galicia in north-west Spain, which is also Celtic, and I told her that they also play the bagpipes there. She said that she doesn't like the sound and I play this video for her and I get goose bumps every time and the tears just run down my old man's cheeks. Apart from German Christmas songs as a child, nothing touches me as much as the sound of the bagpipes. Now she also says that it gets under her skin.

[@violadamore2-bu2ch]

I'm approaching my first "birthday" as an "adopted" Scotsman, February 16, 2023 when I bought my first kilt and started studying Scottish history and Gaelic. Pipes have never failed to lift my spirits, move my feet, nor water my eyes at their sounds.

[@leerichard994]

Since a child i always love the march of pipers, at 39 it is stilk a special thing to witness.. Legendary

[@ciri151]

This reminds me of my childhood. Bagpipes was the first instrument I played at age 13. I was in a bagpipes band like this. But my parents moved so I had to quit. Now i'm 25 and I play piano, electric guitar and violin. But bagpipes still hold a place in my heart :)

[@MegaTippy]

The leader of the march looks so heroic! The proud way he carries himself. Fierce and ready to lead his troupe to battle. I get goose bumps watching this.

[@darkjudge8786]

He's a band leader not a warrior. He square gaits the whole way, see how he's out of sync with the other leaders? You clearly never served in the military love, infantry are the warriors, we know how to march, he's just a musician in fancy dress.

[@dantheman9565]

@@darkjudge8786 Just let them enjoy it, good lad.

[@boudreux9318]

@@darkjudge8786 I was thinking the same thing watching this. The one guy that was completely out of step / off time,.. was the one in the front,.. "leading" them all. The man behind him was on spot.

[@sharonmullins1957]

@@darkjudge8786 Ir would be ice to just allow people to enjoy, and not be criticized.

[@TheDenisthemanace]

I walked the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way in Winter (250km), slept in my tent. It was such an intense experience. All the people i met on my way were so nice, the nature is just stunning. Since this experience, i feel connected to this beautiful country.

[@Tintoycar]

By far the coolest instrument on the planet.

[@chucklaneChuckylane]

My dad was the Pipe Sgt. of The San Francisco Highlanders in the early 1960's and then he became Pipe Mgr. of The Sierra Highlanders in Reno where he lived until his untimely passing in 1981. This grabs me from so far inside my heart words can't describe my inner feelings when i hear Scottish Pipes, when he died i got his skindo which was made by my grandfather whom i barely knew, it was stolen from me a short time later & to this day some year later as im now 63, he was 52 at the time of his death, but it still pisses me off to no end with a one of a kind in the world and gone in a minute.

[@mescko]

Skeendoo is a phonetic spelling, in Scots Gaelic it is Sgain dubh, 'black knife'.

[@andy1971williams]

im an english man living Scotland and i love all things Scottish , especially the pipes , they have a lot to be proud of !

[@ajrwilde14]

they were not invented in Scotland though, they were invented by celtic tribes who originated in central Europe, bagpipes are used in several European folk music traditions it's just the Scots who have used them the most

[@Retrospective.]

Nice one Andy, if you love Scotland, it will love you. :)

[@andy1971williams]

@@Retrospective. i wouldn't want to be anywhere else. thanks

[@annbeirne9583]

Not Scottish but really do love the pipes and drums. My dear Godfather, had a long playing record with pipes and drums and I asked him to play it at every from a very young age I loved the sound and still do💖

[@stevethompson1608]

What a beautiful sound .. I’m so very proud of my heritage ❤️

[@taruncorbett8942]

Pls name this song

[@TheOfficialDirtyDan]

@@taruncorbett8942 Scotland The Brave is the song

[@weemac4645]

@@taruncorbett8942 Songs called 'my granny put the cat through the mangle'.

[@taruncorbett8942]

@@weemac4645hahahhaahhahahahah

[@rhondamartin3575]

I love these so much! ❤🎉 My 6th Great Grandfather was Capt William Craig of Scotland. He was born and died at Palace of Holyrood House! ❤ I want to visit one day and to hear these beautiful instruments! Mary Queen of Scots was my 2nd cousin and Robert the Bruce was my 14th Great Grandfather, etc! Such a beautiful history! I'm very humbled and honored to have these and others in my bloodline! Amazing! Thank you for sharing!!!!🎉

[@lochfitty]

Greatest sound in the world is listening to a pipe band approaching 🥰

[@lbjlbj1]

I'm Scottish, Irish, English, Welsh, and Sioux Indian. I love the pipes, drums, penny whistle, fiddle, and the dance. This march gives me goose bumps. Love it. Scotland forever!

[@lazyles875]

Me too I'm Scottish Irish an English an Welsh what confusion.

[@ifyoureadthisurfatherless6579]

@@lazyles875 You two are the minority of the true british person, also english contains french in it

[@ihavenoname6708]

Someones ancestors where whores

[@samfree0824]

United

[@oni8845]

Bruh just pick one. What is it with americans.

[@DanielAlexVago]

you scotts must be VERY PROUD indeed of your history and music. greetings from Mexico

[@keithlordofalbascotland3371]

Daniel Alejandro hey dan greetings from Scotland FUCK TRUMP

[@BADBHOY03]

💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💚🍀

[@Tremens1]

Croat here, on my second journey all through the Scotland for few months. Dear Scots, I admire your history and what you have done for the modern world of today (just google Scottish inventions). Since I love history, I have studied and read books about what England was doing to you (not to mention what they did to Ireland), and I have to say that I love Scotland! From islands to highlands! Edinburgh is the most beautiful city in the world, for me. And I have travelled a lot, trust me. Beautiful country, beautiful people! I even love your food, even though I've been told that it's not good before I came over here. You and Irish got my deepest respect! Looking forward to better days ahead. Come to Croatia whenever, we got a lot of love for you! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇭🇷

[@fionastrong5107]

Hey Dad I miss you. Hearing that reminds me so much of you. We are Scottish to the end. Babie

[@Hexagonclayton]

this song getting tremendously louder in the distance as you await your foe on the battlefield. You feel what you think is the beating of your heart in your chest only for the bag pipes ringing in your ears to make you realize the pounding is the footsteps of the pride of Scotland, the drums ushering in their victory.

[@lordleonusa]

So proud to be British, the Scots are undeniably unbeatable! God bless every one of them.

[@MaxxHadlee]

2 YEARS later, my Spirit is still uplifted by this video.

[@glaughy]

Stirs the soul. Such dignity, such strength.

[@davidbaxter4334]

All the way from Thailand from a Brit but it brings tears to my eyes. I love the sound of a bagpipe band.

[@emeraldisle8406]

I have traveled to many places in this world, but by far, my favorite vacation was the British Isles. Scotland in particular. Could there be anything more soul stirring than listening to bagpipes? I plan to go back someday!! 🤞

[@jamesnelson6980]

As a Norwegian -German American, there is something in my soul, my inner core, that stirs and fills me with, although not a drop of Scottish blood in me, perhaps a wee bit of whiskey, though, don a kilt and march along. God bless Scotland!