Scotland’s most senior cavalry regiment has taken time out of operational duties, such as deployment in Afghanistan, Iraq and Northern Ireland, to show Wollongong the other side of the military – pipes and drums.
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are leaving Edinburgh Castle in full ceremonial uniform to perform at the WIN Entertainment Centre on October 23.
As all members of guards are fight soldiers first and musicians second, Captain Alexander Stewart said getting them together for a international multi-show tour doesn’t often happen.
He said while the regiment formed in the 1670’s, it wasn’t until the 1920’s when bagpipes and percussion were introduced.
Now they’re considered one of the most successful marching bands in the world.
“[We’re] the only cavalry regiment and we are based in Leuchars in Fife … there’s only a few units of Scottish regiments that are based in Scotland,” Captain Stewart said.
The regiment has recently re-rolled to light cavalry after 75 years in tanks and has also moved from Germany to Fife last year.
The 25-strong group, with dancers, will perform all their pipe and drum hits, including the chart-topping Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave and Going Home.
Captain Stewart said mastering the bagpipes was a skill that takes a lot of commitment and concentration.
The Pipes and Drums of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, WIN Entertainment Centre, Sunday October 23. www.ticketek.com.au