In October 2001 a group of like minded friends decided to set up a pipe band which would be located in Balerno at the foot of the Pentland hills.
After discussion, and input from everyone, it was decided to create a social non competing band and call it Pentland Caledonia Pipe Band.
The band is currently under the direction of Pipe Major Gary Newton and Drum Sergeant Bill (Chalkie) White.
We are made up of enthusiastic people and has a family friendly atmosphere (probably becuase half the band IS family!) with a wide age range.
We wear the Scottish National tartan and enjoy taking part in gala days and other events in and around Scotland
We have played in various locations world wide including, on numerous occassions, the Tartan week parade in New York and were recently invited to Basle, Switzerland, playing along side the local Highlander band in the Fasnacht annual festival.
Some members of the band will once again be playing in the Tartan week parade in April 2012
2/4 + 4/4 - High road to Gairloch, Killiekrankie
4/4 - Roses o' Prince Charlie, Crags of m'nt Tumbledown
4/4 - Scotland the brave, Rowan tree
4/4 - 1976 Police tattoo, 51st Highland division
3/4 - P/M J.K Cairns, Heroes of Vittoria
3/4 - Green hills of Tyrol, When the battles O'er
3/4 - Balmoral, Kilworth hills
3/4 - Lochanside, My land
6/8 - Sweet maid of Mull, Lady Diana Spencers welcome
6/8 - Martin and Amanda's wedding, Pibroch o' Donald Dhu
6/8 - Steamboat, Atholl Highlanders
6/8 - Glendaruel Highlanders, Royal British legion
12/8 6/8 - Glasgow week in Hamburg, Farewell to the Legion
Slow air's - Highland Cathedral, Amazing Grace
Slow air's, Strathspeys and Reels - La Baum, Molly Connel, Macinirish, Circassian circle, Are we there yet
6/8 Jigs - Scarce o tatties, Minnie Hynd, Jacks jig
11th November, 2011 invited to play at a fund raising night for Hayely Titley in The George and Abbotsford Hotel, Melrose
Haley is looking to go on a 12 month placement in Guyana, North Africa, where she will be teaching Science and Maths to primary school children, this is arranged through the Project Trust which places Gap Year students around the world.
If you would like to donate to Hayley's fund please follow this link
Haley Titley donation
The band currently practices on a Friday evening from 7 pm until 9.30 pm in the community centre in Balerno.
New members off all abilities always welcome.
Practice chanter and sticks from 7-8pm
We then then have a short break while a buxom blonde will serve refreshments to the men and a George Clunie look alike will serve refreshment to the ladies, in the case that they are not available Maggie will step in and do the honours
Pipes and Drums start from 8.30ish to 9.30
We then stand around and talk for about 15-20 miutes before going home
Pipers:
Pipe Major: Gary Newton
Pipe Sargeant: Jackie Wishart
Piper: Bryan MacKay
Piper: Rachel Mackay
Piper: Dale Wishart
Piper: Stewart White
Piper: Hugh Laverty
Learner: Ben Donaldson
Drummers:
Leading Drummer: Chalky White
Side Drummer: Deeanne Newton
Side Drummer: Claire White
Side Drummer: Shawnisay Millar
Side Drummer (In training): Paul Murray
Tenor Drummer: Ann Marie Wishart
Tenor Drummer: Caitlan 'Clotted Cream' McCann
Tenor Drummer: Denise Conquer
Bass Drummer: Blair White
Committee:
Maggie Newton (Also standin for Buxom Blond)
Honorary Members:
Viki Carruthers (nee Newton) - Tenor Drummer
Rolf Osterwalder - Piper - Switzerland
Harry Koeppel - Piper - Switzerland
Roland Haerring - Piper - Switzerland
Boris - Pub Owner - Switzerland
John Pinch - Piper - USA
Pam Pinch - USA
For more information please contact the band secretary Deeanne Newton:
Click on the email Address: Dee20new_aol.com
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