Thousands take part in British pipe band championships
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A young piper prepares for the British championships in Paisley
More than 4,000 pipers and drummers braved wet conditions to take part in the British Pipe Band Championships in Paisley.
The event, said to be only second in size to the World Pipe Band Championships, featured 123 bands.
Competitors faced a struggle to stay dry amid wet conditions at St James' Playing Fields
The weather failed to dampen the spirits of this piper
The competition attracted a large crowd to see pipers from as far afield as the USA, Belgium and Denmark.
Renfrewshire Council said the event is expected to generate more than £300,000 for the local economy.
- Published17 August 2018
