Wednesday 3 June 2009


















Stay at the Argyll Hotel Glasgow 0141 337 3313 and enjoy the Pipe Band Championships.


The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow since 1948
and are a celebration of the very best of Scottish music, culture and dance. The event
on 15 August will see more than 8,000 pipers and drummers from across the globe
competing at Glasgow Green for the coveted title of World Champions 2009.
2009 Highlights:
• Bands from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Australia, USA, Pakistan and New
Zealand will compete to be World Pipe Band Champions 2009.
• Canada’s Simon Fraser University Pipe Band will return to defend their Grade 1
crown.
• Beat the Retreat – Get a flavour of the World Pipe Band Championships the day
before when ‘Beat the Retreat’ brings hundreds of pipers to the city centre in a
traditional parade from Blythswood Square to George Square.
• Spectators can enjoy Highland dancing displays by some of the very best
dancers from across the world.
• A popular highlight of the day is the fiercely contested Drum Major Competition
which will return again in 2009.
• The European Highland Games Heavy Events Championships will see athletes
compete in the ultimate display of strength to become the European champion.
Fast Facts:
• The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow since
1948.
• This year’s event is expected to attract 8,000 participants from 16 nations and
over 40,000 spectators from all over the world.
• Advance tickets start from only £7 and can be purchased online at
www.theworlds.co.uk or by calling +44 (0)141 564 4242.
• The event is jointly produced by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and
Culture and Sport Glasgow.
Stay at The Argyll Hotel Glasgow 0141 337 3313