The band made the anticipated trip to Dumbarton bright and breezy, and after a few good practices running up to the scottish championships, in quietly confident mood that we would do well.

We got there in good time, had a wander about for 15 or so minutes and had a quick chanter/pad and sticks practice.

Most of us made our way to watch the first 4 band in grade 1 (the women probably had a cup of tea or looked at shoes or whatever it is that women do).

We got back, and got out our pipes and with over 1 hour and a half to go we were prepared.... or so we thought. Having tuned up and making our way to another area of the park, we were almost late. After rushing on, everyone was a bit on edge, and the performance was a bit poop.

That was unfortunate, however, Deeside being Deeside, we still managed to have one heck of a party on the bus, with a few of us going back to young Amy's house for a party (Her parents were on holiday woo hoo) and I think we woke the neighbours by playing the pipes at 1 in the morning.
Better Luck next time