Apparently the Iron Horse in question is actually a bar in Couer D’ Alene, Idaho, well known for selling a very strong punch drink named a Derailer. Rene was at North Berwick at the weekend and talked about the tune. They certainly have never looked better bedecked with the new Eagle Pipers’ Vanden Plas bag cover and cords.Įuan’s tunes included the outstanding 6/8, Bruce Gandy’s Farewell to the Iron Horse written by Rene Cusson. Tonight’s meeting, however, was very busy with a distinctly International flavour.Īs usual, the Hon P/M commenced the playing with his Sinclairs rarely sounding better. With London enjoying Olympic glory and Piping Live! consuming Glasgow, Edinburgh this week feels as popular as an aggrieved Lead Drummer on Facebook. Two people become fatigued/stale and need time to recharge the batteries and/or catch up with domestic bits and bobs? Perhaps a winter sabbatical is required?
#Picture of mackay bagpipe player full
One the piping calendar is now so full that from time to time the Tuesday evenings will clash with significant piping events elsewhere with the bulk of our local membership heading off to compete or indeed judge? This is of course very pleasing as it is great to see the famous tie doing the rounds on the boards. Perhaps a time to review our all year round policy as two things are inevitable? So while we warmed up the pipe and charmed the barmaid others were ensconced in the Tartan Tavern in Oban catching up on piping times and looking forward to the two days pipe fest. We thought we would have a job finishing the 6 pies on offer but Nick Keyden and Angus Lutton turned up to help us out. We had a tune, pie and pint, while the masses headed to Oban to hunt the big prizes. Last Tuesday Lachie Dick and my good self held the fort.
And then there were two-well not quite…….
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