Scottish Pipe Band of the Year

[WC1]

Had a phone call from Iain McKerral to tell me that Kintyre Schools Pipe Band won the award for Scottish Pipe Band of the Year at the Traditional Music Awards in Fort William last night. Well done Iain and all the tutors and young folk in the bands and many thanks to all who voted for them.

[bill]

A fitting tribute for the pupils and all the support workers who put in so much time and effort.

Congratulations to all.

[Ship called Dignity]

Excellent news -well done to all involved in the Pipe Band from the tutors to the youngsters in the band who do Kintyre proud! Not to forget the superb committee the band have!

Here is a bit about the band

http://www.visitkintyre.info/Music/pipeband/

[abbey craig]

excellent news

[Annie]

Well done everyone!

Thank goodness I voted! I hope everyone else on here did too!

So when is the next concert? Are they going to record an album?

Hell, where is Sir Paul McCartney when you need him?

[Mary G]

This is great news, and well done to all involved. So deserved, and yet more recognition for all the hard work.

[Ship called Dignity]

So when is the next concert?

Perhaps the Council will hod a civic reception for the young pipe band and everyone involved. Perhaps in the Vic?

Remember Oban Saints getting a civic reception when they won the SAFL Premier Division One and Craig Brown presented the award etc - never happened when the Pupils won the Permier however in 2000.

[abbey craig]

I dont think the council could afford to hire the vic

[SPANNERMAN2]

congrats to all at KSPB well done on yet another award >a fitting end to 2006

[IainJ]

Congratulations to the band they have certainly done Kintyre proud again.

Unfortunately the Festival was not successful in the Best Event category, which was won by the World Pipe Band Championships

Iain

[petewick]

Well done everyone, a magnificent achievment.

petewick

[dgraves]

That is fantastic news!! Not that I didn't totally expect it
Maybe someday I'll hear them live. You must be very proud..I'm proud for you!!

[Mary G]

This site has lots of pictures from the event, including this one of the two band-members collecting their prize.

http://www.larrydeluxe.com/ScotsTradAwards2006/source/scotpipebandofyear-kintyre.htm

Clicking on the index link at the top of the page will let you see the other pictures from the whole awards ceremony, and the very good company that the Kintyre Schools Pipe Band are in. You can also see how fantastic the venue was, and what a special night it has been for all who took part - winners or not.

[Annie]

Photos are great. But where are the soundbites???>


Movie stars! All of them!

[mrn]

This site has lots of pictures from the event, including this one of the two band-members collecting their prize.

http://www.larrydeluxe.com/ScotsTradAwards2006/source/scotpipebandofyear-kintyre.htm

Clicking on the index link at the top of the page will let you see the other pictures from the whole awards ceremony, and the very good company that the Kintyre Schools Pipe Band are in. You can also see how fantastic the venue was, and what a special night it has been for all who took part - winners or not.

Excellent - well done to all!

Who are the two kids in the photos?