West Lothian pipe bands honoured
The achievements of two West Lothian pipe bands have been recognised at a special event in their honour.
Provost Cathy Muldoon hosted a Civic Reception for People's Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and West Lothian Schools Pipe Band recently.
People's Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band were crowned the best pipe band in the world for the first time in their 50-year history last year.
The band competed against the top pipe bands from across the world to win the highest trophy available in their field.
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band was formed in 2011, and achieved a superb second place in the Novice Juvenile A category for the third time in their history last year.
Both bands attended West Lothian Civic Centre for a Civic Reception, which celebrates remarkable accomplishments of both individuals and groups in West Lothian.
Invited guests were treated to excellent performances from both bands, with certificates presented to mark the occasion.
Provost Cathy Muldoon said: "It was a huge honour to be able to recognise People's Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and West Lothian Schools Pipe Band on behalf of the people of West Lothian.
"Huge congratulations to Pipe-Major Ross Harvey and everyone at People's Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band on fulfilling their ultimate ambition of winning 'The Worlds'.
"There is no bigger trophy in the pipe band world, so to bring it back to West Lothian for the first time is a truly incredible achievement.
"West Lothian Schools Pipe Band have come a long way in their short life, so another second-place finish in their grade is a superb achievement.
"I'm sure Pipe-Major Graham Drummond and the rest of the 'Westies' will be working hard to go one better in the upcoming season."
