I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have just been formally notified that Her Majesty the Queen has granted City Status to Perth. It has been a particular focus for all of us for the whole of my term as Provost and I am thrilled that we have been successful in our campaign for [...]
Read more →The Perth Diamond Jubilee Celebration was officially launched today at Perth Concert Hall – with one very welcome guest Famous Grouse! On Saturday 2nd June, 1,000 Pipers and Drummers will march through Perth along Tay Street and into North Inch. To date 742 players have registered – we urge those who haven’t to consider taken [...]
Read more →One of Scotland’s most talented musical groups, The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland, will join the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Perth on 2nd June 2012. The group, a growing force in the pipe world will join 1,000 pipers and drummers from around the World. The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is a non-competing [...]
Read more →Bookmakers (William Hill) have placed Perth in the top two in the race for winning city status. Perth is one of 26 entrants in the Diamond Jubilee City Status Competition to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s ascension to the throne. A determined effort has been led by Provost John Hulbert of Perth and [...]
Read more →Event: Perth Diamond Jubilee Parade Date: 2 June, 2012 Online Registration Form Registered Players List Pipe bands are invited to join the carnival atmosphere at the Perth Diamond Jubilee Parade to be held in Perth on 2 June, 2012. This will be a fantastic day for all the family with a number of large free [...]
Read more →The second collection of pipe tunes has recently been launched on iTunes and features 100 great pipe tunes. All sheet music is embedded within the app – so only one download is required and the tunes can be instantly displayed. The app works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Pipefest 1: iTunes link Pipefest 2: iTunes [...]
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