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I took pity on Paul not having a Band kilt, and throttled ........ errr!, asked Mark for a piece of cloth to get him kitted out properly as a member of the Band. Haven’t seen him in it yet though…………. He’d better wear it proper like!  More Number 1 kit has been purchased to replace some of the older bits of kit.  And there we need another heap of gigs! It’s essential to replace kit as it gets tired so’s we can stay at the forefront of those Bands getting booked for the prestigious events. For example, we were asked to play at a private function just south of Edinburgh, normally outside our ‘range’ due to the growing reputation of the Band for behaving and playing in a thoroughly professional manner. The gentleman that booked us was thoroughly complimentary re our performance and promised more engagements on the strength of that one performance. It was also said by another chap that books the Bands, that we are the first Band he tries as we are reliable and professional. It’s nice when hard nosed businessmen pay us compliments such as this! Don’t forget! If you’re coming over, ask Paul to factor in a contest into your vacation itinerary and he’ll get you in about, as we say. He has a full list of contests which we’ll be attending so he’ll have no bother matching you to one of them. Reminds me – it’s HIS round!               Slainté mhath n’ha Alba, Drummie

So! I send you a letter, you put it on your Web page and then you forget all about me! After chasing you all over the country last year too! I thought I'd better write and let you know what's been happening with the Band, seeing as how you've never asked! An extraordinary amount of hard work has been put in by the players, in both Bands, over the closed season. Both Pipe Majors, and players, are keyed up and wanting the season to start. The Grade 2 Band are hoping to consolidate their fine season last year by trying hard for Major prizes but realise they are up against some hard fighting outfits. Whilst we hope to get in the prize list, we won't be too disappointed if it doesn't happen. The commitment of these players is unbelievable! Two nights per week minimum throughout the winter! And it gets COLD here!!

The Grade 4 Band are really keen to get going. They want to improve on last year's excellent season by finishing in the Major prize list after gaining their first one at Cowal last year. These youngsters are a credit to themselves, their Pipe Major and to the organisation. When they gained their prize last year the Grade 2 were every bit as proud of them as they were, rightly, themselves! We're looking forward to seeing them get even more this year. Both Bands would like to thank all our supporters for there good wishes and say they look forward to meeting any of them that you manage to get to the contests. Oh aye!! ?????and you were spotted eating <GULP!> bacon rolls last year! You can cut that right out!  PIG.