Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire Gallery: European Pipe Band Championships make glorious return to Aberdeen Check out our best photos from today's fun-filled event at Duthie Park. By Ellie Milne, Megan Avolio and Kenny Elrick June 24 2023, 5:02 pm June 24 2023, 5:02 pm Share Gallery: European Pipe Band Championships make glorious return to Aberdeen Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/5880601/gallery-european-piping-championships/ Copy Link More than 100 pipe bands and 25 drum majors gathered at Duthie Park on Saturday for the European Pipe Band Championships. The event is one of the largest competitions of its kind in the world and took place in Aberdeen for the first time since 1981. Pipers from all over the world put their talent on the display in categories which showcased their different music, skills and age groups. Thousands of people spent their day enjoying the entertainment, family activities and stalls on offer, as well as the glorious sunshine. Our photographer Kenny Elrick captured some of the best moments from the day. Pictures from the European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen Turriff and District warming up. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Theresa and John Buchan with Adam Murdoch, 6, Charlie Murdoch, 7, Harper Pritchard , 5, Miller Pritchard, 1. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson There was a big turn out for the European Pipe Band Championships. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Juvenile drum major final. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Deeside Caledonia. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Turriff and District warming up in the sun. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson The crowd was well entertained. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Bands played in the arena. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson City of Aberdeen Pipe Band had their turn. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Visitors were enjoying the sun and the music. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson City of Inverness put on a good show. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Crowds of people enjoyed the performances. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Highland dancers competed. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson City of Aberdeen Pipe Band. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Plenty of people came out to watch the championships. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Young Highland dancers took the stage. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Tom Newton from the George Hertion pipe band smiles for pictures at the European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Other pipe band members watch the other competitors. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson The Highland dancers put on a great performance for the crowd. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson This years European Pipe Band Championships were held at Duthie Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Visitors enjoy a drink in the sun. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Andrew Clouston and son Josh, 6 had some fun in a canoe. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Granite City Pipe Band warming up. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Spectators enjoying the day. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Granite City Pipe Band had their turn in the arena. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson People of all ages enjoyed the event. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson Jake Scott of Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
