In times of great sadness, the haunting airs of Old Scotia can be a most appropriate and fitting way to say goodbye to a loved one. There seems to be a universal acceptance the world over, that such a signal salute with Scottish bagpipes at a funeral ceremony provide an outstanding and emphatic conclusion, conveyed with both love and respect for the deceased.

For centuries, the great highland bagpipes have been at the heart of Scottish traditional ceremonies. Whether it be in a military context or in a private one, the instrument is a most effective way to heighten both the ‘drama’ and importance of any occasion.

Pipe Major Waterton-Anderson, KSG, is no stranger to the quintessential ceremonies of Scotland, not least his broad experience with the traditional format of Burns’ Suppers.  His father-in-law was a past President of the ‘Worldwide Burns Federation’ and his love for the works of ‘The Bard’ is fundamental. Not only can the pipes be part of any Burns’ Supper, but when there is need for a strong speaker to say a ‘Selkirk Grace,’ a spirited ‘Address to the Haggis,’ or even the ‘Immortal Memory Toast,’ all these are part of the wide skills he possesses.

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