PoppyScotland - Eastgate Shopping Centre 1st November 2015

Pipe Bands appear by surprise at Eastgate Shopping Centre - Sunday 1st November 2015. A brilliant performance from some fantastic pipers and drummers.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Blown away... Amazing.. Xxxxx

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for your comment. I hope they will put on another display soon!

[@barneygo2010]

Warmest thanks. I needed that cry (out of pride). 15 years in uniform and the Canadian Infantry; the bagpipes are dear to my heart. It’s one piece of kit the Scots got right. Talk about invoking emotions with the massed pipes and drums!! Big thanks again. Peace Be The Journey!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Belated thanks for your comment, much appreciated.

[@ow4148]

when i hear the scotlands pipe music...it stirs something deep within..sometimes i feel i want to cry...and sometimes it makes me ready for battle!!!!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

thanks for the feedback

[@traceyrose6099]

❤❤ this so wonderful to see tradition living on. Thank you all. Sincerely Tracey.

[@janeth8506]

Absolutely amazing and magical. It stopped everyone in their tracks. Thank you! And so wonderful to see so many of the younger generation participating and keeping thus tradition alive.

[@tomlucas4890]

Scotland is Scotland, some facts are often forgotten, The St Andrews Cross, also the patron saint of Russia and their National flag, Too many facts, and too many sacrifices made by Scotland, God bless the memory of the 51st Highland Division, HD.

[@djteako]

I've watched this multiple times over the last couple of years. Absolutely awesome. It is also very sad, knowing a bit of the story that goes with it, and I hope this video NEVER gets removed, as a life long tribute to N.R. may you rest in peace. And I hope your family knows that you are still bringing joy and happiness to many people around the world with your talent.

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Yes, it was an awesome event and I really enjoyed it.

[@BarbosaUral]

For 12 and a half minutes I forgot how screwed up the world is. Thank you all!!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - I agree, the pipes and drums can chill you out completely :)

[@stillyesglenrothessurround1680]

Fills my heart with pure pride to hear the pipes - especially played so well by younger generations! Scotland x

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - it was a great day and the young ones played so well and really enjoyed it.

[@juniorf2freestylersfootbal832]

Thats bc of the older genearation taught them how to play the drumes

[@paullefur6213]

Even as a Scott this just brought tears to my eyes, so so amazing. thank you for this vlog

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for the feedback. 5 years on since that day and I still really enjoy watching this time after tome 😀

[@andrewgjennings]

Quite a few kids playing. Good to see the younger generation keeping traditions alive!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment... kids are the future :)

[@bedemcconville6990]

I would run for mile just to see and hear this. I just love the sounds when all put together ❤️

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks very much for taking the time to comment. Although I filmed this 7 years ago, I still enjoy it just a much each time I watch it. Hopefully Poppy Scotland might arrange another similar event.

[@GarethYNWA]

This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@lesanderson2791]

Brave soloist and only just noticed she is a left handed player to respect to her lovely bit of work well done all of you me I’m still trying to master the Chanter

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Awesome sound pipes and drums

[@gingy1745]

when covid goes something like this needs to happen in inverness and all over the country :)

[@roddyrobertson2460]

I couldn't agree more¡

[@karelfelix2626]

This is fantastic i love it thanx for posting

[@roddyrobertson2460]

It certainly was fantastic, thanks 👍🏻

[@johnryan296]

Great Highland Cathedral!

[@rambler241]

Classic flashmob, superb performance - thank you.

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for the comment, sorry I took so long to reply.

[@breezya45]

Awesome. Great acoustics

[@la_old_salt2241]

Well played all! Beautifully tuned pipe, nice job.

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Told ya. A Scottish soldier....omg Xxxxxxxx 🦊💖💖💖💖

[@elisabethhatil5392]

Super la cornemuse j aime beaucoup. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😅😅

[@user-ex7zj3gg3r]

Beautiful

[@jurgenbehm482]

ich liebe diese Musik für alle Schottische und Engländer

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@odenthor7255]

From a swed,love it!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for sweending me your nice comment 😀

[@LINDATHRALL-pb8zu]

I LOVE HOW A SINGLE BAGPIPER STARTED TO PLAY A SONG ONE BY ONE THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SAME BAND STARTED POPPING OUT OF THE WOODWORK AND NOW YOU SEE THE ENTIRE BAND IS PLAYING TOGETHER

[@ericplaysbass]

Scotland The Brave!

[@warrenallen5404]

Love my history, blue blood forever strong

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for the comment, much appreciated.

[@mrdarklight]

I'm not crying. You're crying.

[@CaptainX2012]

What makes it even more sad is the child playing Highland Cathedral at the start apparently took her own life four years later. (According to this source: jukeboxtimemachine.com/tag/highland-cathedral/)

[@mrdarklight]

Great. Thanks for telling me that. @@CaptainX2012

[@irvsstella]

As Neil Diamond said, wotta beautiful noise.

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, yes a beautiful noise indeed :)

[@alanmaxwell4558]

Felt sorry for the girl starting.Great job!!!

[@jean-pierrepodik9638]

Hello! thanks for a very nice sound.

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thank you :)

[@jacquelinefox2632]

A Scottish soldier far away....

[@jacquelinefox2632]

I will stop traffic for this... 🦊

[@joserobert4581]

bonjour comment sapelle telle la demoiselle qui joue elle joue très bien

[@jamesstephen7350]

I love the solo rendition of Black Bear!! her finger work is priceless!!

[@roddyrobertson2460]

Thanks for your comment :)

[@rabnuds]

James Stephen The Black Bear isn't played in this entire video either solo or by the band.

[@jamesstephen7350]

@@rabnuds The girl at the very start is playing Black Bear!!

[@rabnuds]

James Stephen The tune played by the female soloist at the start of this video until 3.10 is Highland Cathedral. Black Bear is a retreat March usually played at 2/4. The tune she is playing is Highland Cathedral and is quite obviously not a march. Black Bear is NOT played at any point during this video.

[@JohnCampbell-rn8rz]

The young lass who started things off is something I've never seen, or at least noticed before, a left-handed piper. Good on ya, girl. Lefties will take over the world yet.

[@mkwanster07]

nice slow exit march

[@charlottepalazzo930]

Charlotte plasszzo

[@Ч.Сергей]

там опечатка? Puppy, а не Poppy? is there a typo? Puppy, not Poppy? or is it not written in English? ..

[@zrinkajelic6715]

It's poppy as in the red flower, not puppy as in a baby dog.

[@Ч.Сергей]

@@zrinkajelic6715 , Yes, English is difficult, it is not clear ...

[@theresamnsota3925]

Red poppies are worn in remembrance on and around November 11th (end of WWI). I don’t know about my fellow English speaking nations, but it’s a bit more confusing here in the States. November 11th for us is Veterans’ Day and many don’t make the WWI connection unless you’re a history buff. We then honor our fallen service members on the last Monday of May.

[@kd5tmu]

What are the names of the tunes?

[@gt350kr]

Highland Cathedral

[@roddyrobertson2460]

This was nearly 4 years ago and I am sorry I don't know the names of the tunes. I was just lucky to be there with my camera to record such a great event.

[@rabnuds]

kd5tmu - The set starts with the soloist playing Highland Cathedral and is followed at 3:10 with the Green Hills of Tyrol, 4:16 When the battle is o'er. This set repeats until 7:55 Scotland the brave (if that needed an introduction) 8:40 the Rowan Tree. The set then repeats until the end of the video. Hope that has been helpful.

[@zrinkajelic6715]

@@rabnuds @ 3:10 she changes from Highland Cathedral to Scottish Soldier and the rest of the bands join in.

[@rabnuds]

@@zrinkajelic6715 Scottish Soldier is the name of the song. The tune is called The Green Hills of Tyrol.

[@wireless9244]

Call me a cynical bastard (I am) but right at the end, a couple of kids walk out of a phone shop and barely see and/or hear what's in front of them. I'm wearing condoms from now on, 'cos I'd go mental if a sprog of mine had such blatant disregard. On a side note, good job people.