The_Munchmaster Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Would love to be there. There's no other sound quite like the skirl o the pipes. Pipers arrive in Glasgow for competition Pipers from round the world will compete at the event 8,000 pipers and drummers from 16 nations are due to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow this weekend. Ahead of the competition, six of the bands will "beat the retreat" from Blythswood Square, marching to George Square. The event at Glasgow Green regularly attracts thousands of spectators. The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow for almost 70 years. Every year more than 200 bands bring thousands of people to Glasgow Green for the unique sights and sounds of the event which is affectionately known as "The Worlds". Alongside the bands, pipers and drummers, spectators will also see the Glasgow World Highland Games and Highland Dancing Competitions. The bands taking part in Beat the Retreat this year are: Sons of Scotland from Canada, St Andrews Society of Winnipeg, Pasadena Scottish from America, New Ross & District from Ireland, Gradlon Piping Society from France and UM Pipes & Drums of St Gallen from Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band crowned champions A band from Northern Ireland has won the World Pipe Band championships. More than 30,000 people gathered at Glasgow Green to watch 8,000 pipers take part in nine hours of fierce competition. The winners, Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, were runners-up at last year's championships and scooped the title in 2006 and 2007. The runners up were Simon Fraser University from Canada, with third place going to Scottish Power. The event, which has been held in Glasgow for more than 60 years, drew its audience from all over the world. This year 230 bands took part with performances starting early on Saturday morning. Chieftain of the event, Glasgow Lord Provost Bob Winter, said: "It was a great privilege to be chieftain and I've enjoyed many wonderful performances. "The Worlds are a major event for the city and so many people travelled here for these championships and they have enjoyed a day that will live long in the memory." Ian Embelton, from the organisers the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, added: "Every year the standard of competition is so high but this year we have seen something extra special. "Planning for next year is already under way but we are going to have to pull out all the stops to improve on these championships." The championships are organised by Glasgow Life on behalf of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and Glasgow City Council and are supported by EventScotland, Scottish Enterprise and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-yRIRx0WU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-yRIRx0WU Wow, that's hardcore music. I guess after Hardrock, Punk and Grunge this will be the next big trend in youth culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 They're rubbish BTW. Fecking murdering Amazing Grace so they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayjann Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 They're rubbish BTW. Fecking murdering Amazing Grace so they are. thai? men in skirts,where have i seen that before......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Scotland Win Football World Cup Scotland team in Homeless World Cup victory The Scotland team has won the final of the Homeless World Cup in Paris. The Scots secured the trophy with a 4-3 victory over Mexico, who had qualified for the final for the first time. The competition has brought together teams of homeless and marginalized players from 64 countries around the world. This was Scotland's second success in the competition, which was started in 2003. A team from Scotland were champions in 2007. Ally Dawson, the Scotland team manager, said: "What a wonderful result. The team has done themselves and Scotland proud and deserve every bit of credit they receive. "The team worked incredibly hard and have beaten the best teams in the world. The players are worthy winners." David Duke, the chief executive of Street Soccer Scotland, said: "The players went into the tournament determined to do Scotland proud and they have done exactly that. "There were teams that were technically better but Scotland's players showed a belief, spirit and heart that no other team could match and we are now the world champions. It is a brilliant feeling." The first Homeless World Cup first took place in Graz, Austria, in 2003. Mel Young, president and co-founder of the Homeless World Cup, said: "The Homeless World Cup exists to end homelessness. The impact of this competition is profound. "It has engaged over 100,000 homeless people since it started with participants changing their lives for the better." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 The Salvation Army has a team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Scotch whisky exports grew by over 20% in the first six months of the year, according to figures. Statistics released by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) show global shipments reached £1.8 billion between January and June this year, up from £1.47 billion in the same period of 2010. The USA remains the top export market by value, with shipments hitting £268 million, up from £233.7 million - an increase of around 14%. France, the second most valuable market, rose by 13% to £219.5 million. Emerging markets in Asia and South America also grew, with rises of 33% and 49% respectively. The statistics show Taiwan has now become a top-five market destination, with shipments growing to £70 million from £48 million. Shipments to Brazil rose by 56% to £44.8 million. SWA chief executive Gavin Hewitt said: "Scotch whisky producers can be proud of their continuing success. "Scotch whisky is a main driver for the UK and Scottish economies in building export markets. Recent breakthroughs in trade relations will help further. A free trade agreement with South Korea and better legal protection for Scotch whisky in India and Turkey give optimism for further growth." Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: "A rise in the value of whisky shipped abroad by almost a fifth in the first half of the year is a very strong economic performance. It secures jobs in the sector and puts the industry in an excellent position for growth in the rest of 2011. "Growth of UK exports are critical to the country's economic recovery and I am proud that Scotland's iconic product continues to perform so strongly worldwide." Top Ten Export Markets By Value (£m) USA 268 France 220 Singapore 149 Spain 97 Taiwan 70 South Korea 66 South Africa 66 Germany 62 Brazil 45 UAE 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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