The Happy Pipers
Lucerne
Are the
First Bagpipe Band of Switzerland, founded in 1973.
Currently under
the direction of Pipe Major Heinz Weyermann.
The band is
comprised of 15 adult pipers and drummers, most of whom devote their
spare time to fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing the Great Highland
Bagpipes and drums.
Traditional
Highland dress, including kilts of the MacBeth tartan, is worn when the
band performs.
On thier visit to
wick they performed at the Wednesday Evening Summer Show and also
alongside the Wick RBLS pipeband in a Street parade in the Market Square |