Pipe Major Robert Blows Out On a High Note After 40 Years Service with Band ; Irish Take Crown As 55,000 Enjoy Event

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He was the Billy Elliot of bag-piping. A lad who rose from the ranks to become the leader of one of the most successful pipe bands in the world, and is today described even by his rivals the best pipe major in the world.

Yesterday, Robert Mathieson capped off an illustrious 40-year career by making his final appearance as the pipe major of The House of Edgar Shotts & Dykehead Pipe Band.

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Pipe Major Robert Blows Out On a High Note After 40 Years Service with Band ; Irish Take Crown As 55,000 Enjoy Event

He started piping when he was aged just 11 before leading his band to an unprecedented 39 major championship wins in 23 years.

Now aged 52, he led his band to a respectable fifth place at this year's Wo...

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