West Lothian pipe band to get civic reception after being crowned world champions

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The world’s best pipe band has been congratulated on its success by West Lothian councilThere were cross-party congratulations for Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe band at this month’s meeting of the full West Lothian Council.And the band has been invited to a Civic Reception to honour their success in winning the world championships in August.A composite motion backed by Councillors Conservative Alison Adamson, Willie Boyle for the SNP and Labour’s Harry Cartmill was agreed to invite the band to a civic reception with the Provost, Cathay Muldoon in the Civic Centre.The band, properly titled People’s Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band, has been a cornerstone of the town for more than 50 years.Councillor Adamson said: “Think it was really important that civic reception was agreed.

It is something within the gift of the council to recognise achievement in our community.”“Being crowned world champions 2023 they did themselves proud and West Lothian is proud of them all.“Starting back in 1972 from Boghall in Bathgate an institution was born.

Young people were invited to form a pipe band, tuition provided and talent encouraged. A whole community has been created which gives musicians young and old a true sense of friendship and a purpose in belonging to this great organisation.”Councillor Willie Boyle said: “This has been a long time coming for the band that have been well respected internationally as well as in Scotland.

I’m absolutely delighted for them and although I’m not musical it’s an example of the talent that has been nurtured in music right across West Lothian.”“Alison touched on the hard work and support behind this band by the local community family members and such like and that’s a credit and an