Highland Cathedral - The Scottish Tattoo Pictures

[LadySunshine4eveR]

A friend sent me the link because she knows I love listening to the bagpipes! I could listen to them for hours!!!

My only problem was that it was way too short!!! One of my best friends (deceased now) was originally from Motherwell, Scotland, so I got to hear the bagpipes a lot!!!

[MrBullman07]

EXELLENT PIPEBAND A PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO.

[TheScottishTattoo]

.....Would you believe Highland Cathedral!

[BF2superfans]

may i ask what song is this?

[indoorin]

Holy crap!!! When the other bag pipes joined in it was almost pure escasty for my ears.

[libraryn71]

The pipes ALWAYS make this the most beautiful song.

[TheScottishTattoo]

Thank you!

[papydevil]

magnifique!!!!!!!!! la cornemuse , c'est magique!!!! great song.

[wurlitzer53]

This has to be one of the best versions of Highland Cathedral. It was played with

Pride and you can feel the passion Passion. I took part in it and it still gives me goosebumps.

[djsbuds123]

R.I.P Grandpa John McLorn from Clan of Lorn. You were but a farmer, a ranch hand. For ever loving your Scottish back ground and i was yet just a kid living in a fast paced world. Your stories of Scotland heard by my young def ears were not forgotten but engraved in my heart. I will forever tell of your stories to my children and theirs to come. Your hands once worked the fields of Scotland as a young lad until you were brought to the land of the free. We love and miss you very much John Mclorn

[ItalianHarleyRider]

What you just wrote really touched me deep inside.

God bless you and your wonderful Country.

Greetings from Italy.

[kirsteen123]

I was at this it was a great nights entertainment

[wurlitzer53]

No offence but Mike Oldfield is not in a Pipe Band,

do you catch my drift!.

[the2pointedstar]

i like the version by mike oldfield it is much faster

[kziraff]

thus surely has to be one of the most stirring pieces of music ever written

[soozin1962]

It may have been composed by Germans, but the pipe score was put together by a scotsman..My Brother!!!

[TheScottishTattoo]

Many thanks for taking the time to tell us all. Appreciated.

[maryfaetorry]

@soozin1962 well done to him it is a beautiful song played on the pipes and listened to by so many people across the world.

[ceemosp]

@soozin1962 Yeah, especially since one of the composers, namely Michael Korb, took lessons for the pipes from Paddy Atkinson from 1975 onwards...several years before he and Uli Roever composed the song. Doh, dude, stop this stupid false nationalism, stick to the facts and enjoy the musc, ok?

[pivarellas]

There is a land far from this distant shore Where heather grows and Highland eagles soar There is a land that will live ever more Deep in my heart, my Bonnie Scotland Though I serve so far away I still see your streams, cities and dreams I can't wait until the day When I'll come home once more to my Bonnie Scotland And so Lord keep me from the harm of war Through all its dangers and the battle's roar Keep me safe until I'm home once more Home to my own in Bonnie Scotland

[werewurst]

And it was written by two Germans...

However... Alba gu Brath and Greetings from Germany

[Gunney1976]

I was heard this Hymn 20 years ago at a Presbyterian Church in Salt Lake City. It was performed by the Salt Lake Scots Pipe Band. I have returned every year since for the annualm blessing of the Tartans and this song. Proud to be a Scotsman.

[kieranfletch]

its a great song unlike flower of scotland which is about the past

[SAH1209]

makes you proud to be scottish this is absoloutly amazing and it is true no matter what happens the scottish will always stand as one and never back down to any1 or anything. FACT. Thanks for posting your a legend. HAMILL

[steviebhoy5771]

I live in Salisbury and was fortunate enough to meet a couple of the guys in the pub before the concert.(aye the jock ones).Never got in the city hall but could listen to this all day.Alba Gu Brath

[TheScottishTattoo]

Alba Gu Brath and thanks for the kind comments Stevie.

[suspectdevice7]

Brings a tear to my eye!

[bluehachiroku]

me too.Within two bars.

[TheScottishTattoo]

Well done and thanks for letting everyone know. Adds to the interest.

[YRebBugleman]

Well done lads! A classic tune done by great musicians!

[xXZIPPYBXx]

hiya guys the bands playing in this video are the reading scottish pipe band (wich i am a part of) and the wessex pipe band.

useful info lol

[ianb1547]

Hi xXZIPPYBXx just to let you know that the 'other' band in this video is Newport Pipes and Drums, not Wessex.

[katanyaruddick]

I love this tune. There are several different versions of the words for this song. The original tune had no words and was written I believe, by a couple Germans.

[katanyaruddick]

Oh dear. I should read the comments before I post. I just said what lot's of others said. but great tune specially written for the pipes and even as an Englishman it makes the hairs stand up on the back of my neck!

[SpoOkyBeEf]

me 2 m8

[caerleonborn]

yes mate totally agree simply beautiful

[eilidhl93]

Phenominal !!!!!!!!!!!

[michannah44]

anybody got the words plz plz plz

[TheScottishTattoo]

See page 3 of the comments. A poster has put them on.

Ian McL

[michannah44]

thanks xx

[richiecarr]

this song always brings a tear to my eye and puts a lump in my throat. i buried a friend to this song with full military honours.

thanks for posting it.

[3856443]

Hope this is played at the tatoo when i visit in august.

[TheScottishTattoo]

It's in The Scottish Tattoo - always.

Not necessarily the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

[3856443]

I will be at Edinburgh Tattoo, what is the difference?

[TheScottishTattoo]

Open air at the castle...you get wet.

Indoors for The Scottish Tattoo...dry!

[cayenne52]

I am so proud that my german friend wrote this most beautiful "scottish" music...and all you scots love it...god bless you all

[evilhazza]

I think hearing the bagpipes stirrs up the celtic blood in all of is Brits, it sends shivers down my spine. If scotland is good for anything, its the 'pipes, no one else except maybe the Bretons In Brittany can do it as well

[nzmedic211]

Can you please tell what is the name of the Band wearing the Cameron Of Erracht Tartan Please

[TheScottishTattoo]

Reading Scottish Pipe Band, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2007

[AlisiChristine36]

I am so glad I found this video. :) It is perfect at displaying the elegant tradition of Scotland. My family background is Scottish, therefore, this relates to me perfectly. I have an uncle who works for the Scotland Yard Police Dept. I salute ya Uncle!! From your Niece!!!

[cayenne52]

Thank you, Scotland, for accepting this song, composed by a german........

[shynyanga]

no,thankyou from scotland.this is a beautiful piece of music.

[mcmaster247]

Great piece this is, im using Highland Cathedral for when me and my 'wife' just get married when we walk out of the church!!

[TheScottishTattoo]

Good luck and best wishes.

Ian

[Lumberjack1010]

I Love listning to pipe and Drums!But this song is the reason why i start playing Bag Pipe!Thanks for Adding this Scene it realy opens youre heard!

Ralf

[farmersbase]

thanks

farmersbase

[farmersbase]

dear IAN thanks for permission

my webmasters askked for a mp3 or wav version

could You send it please

THANKS IN ADVANCE

in our town we do have a band with pipes and drums !

[TheScottishTattoo]

Will sort and send.

[farmersbase]

very nice

we ask your official permission to use the music for our non profit website

farmersbase dot com

[shonajw]

This song was played for me on a local radio station when my mother passed away. Now every time I hear it I hae a good greet.

[jimmybigbucket]

sorry to hear about your loss fella,

[shonajw]

Thank You

[jolozinger]

i cry whenever i hear this. very very rousing

[carfaxabi]

Yes, me too - did you ever see the video of the ceremony when the British left Hong Kong? When Chris Patten as the last Governor left and the flag was lowered to the strains of Highland Cathedral - very, very moving. It's on You Tube somewhere, I'll bet.

[schwabos]

and verse 3 & 4 are as follows;

Gone is the past, let us start anew,

Let this hope of peace always remain.

Spirit of Scotia be strong and true,

Then our children will smile again, again, again, again.

Rise, Caledonia, let your voices ring

In this Highland Cathedral of our God and King.

Who joy and liberty to all will bring.

Come let your heart with love and courage sing

[schwabos]

Land of my fathers, we will always be

Faithful and loyal to our own country.

In times of danger we will set you free,

Lead you to glory and to victory.

Hail, Caledonia, to our ancient prayer,

In this Highland Cathedral let our standards bear,

Joining together with one dream to share,

God bless the people of this land so fair.

[schwabos]

There is a land far from this distant shore Where heather grows and Highland eagles soar There is a land that will live ever more Deep in my heart, my Bonnie Scotland Though I serve so far away I still see your streams, cities and dreams I can't wait until the day When I'll come home once more And so Lord keep me from the harm of war Through all its dangers and the battle's roar Keep me safe until I'm home once more Home to my own in Bonnie Scotland

[michannah44]

was your dad in royal scots/. i lived in kirknewton then posted to germany then inverness

[shazbot26]

My dad was in the gordons, he was pipe major, i think the royal scots followed our regiment or we followed them, i cant remember, i lived in kaimes avenue in kirknewton and have been back there twice, have you been back there??

[michannah44]

what is the other words  fo this tune ? thanks xxxxxxxxxxxx

[michannah44]

love it thankjs xxxxxxxx

[shazbot26]

this tune brings a lump to my throat every time i hear it coz my dad was the pipe major in the gordon highlanders in the 1980s in germany when he done this tune in is album HIGHLAND CATHEDERAL with the whole pipe band on the front cover,he died sadly of a heart attack 5 years ago now and i miss him very much and i love to sit and listen to this tune with a tear in my eye, has anyone heard his cover of LOCH MAREE, its really good as well.

[TheScottishTattoo]

I am glad you found the tune and video moving and a positive reminder of your dad. Thanks for visiting The Scottish Tattoo site and best wishes.

[michannah44]

i lived in germany for 7 years with the royal scots this is my fav pipe music it make me go all whooooo  lol

[shazbot26]

thanks for the comment, where did you live when you were in germany,and wot years was that? i lived in Hemer from 1980-1986 and it was brilliant. where do you live now?

[michannah44]

i lived in Werl for 7 years i loved i. I now live in Coclhester

Essex im from bonnnyrigg midlotian scotland :O)

[michannah44]

i  was there from 84 to 91 then moved to inverness :O)

[shazbot26]

i know werl well,i had a friend whos dad was stationed there and used to go there for weekends, i also know bonnyrigg well as well as before we went to germany we lived in kirknewton,midlothian for 2 yrs.i was over in hemer in july this year and OMG wot a shock i got, when all the army left the town lost a lot of business and is now a ghost town. its great to hear from someone who lived in germany in the same years i was there.

[annlynn9]

An excellent performance of an inspiring song! Several sets of lyrics have been written. See my previous post.

[annlynn9]

Lyrics 1998 by Terry Mechan: There is a land far from this distant shore Where heather grows and Highland eagles soar. There is a land that will live ever more, Deep in my heart, my Bonnie Scotland. Though I serve so far away, I still see her dreams, cities and streams. I can't wait until the day When I'll come home once more. So Lord keep me from the harm of war, Through all its dangers and the battles roar. Keep me safe until I'm home once more, Home to my own in Bonnie Scotland.

[Panzergredi]

Its funny that two germans wrote a song that would be the scottish anthem in next time ;)

[mslobodnik]

I love this song! Thanks for posting it!

[Fifergirl123]

Just the right tempo. Got the "wall of sound" just right. Got goosebumps!

[TheScottishTattoo]

Just lucky the audience gave them a standing ovation then!

[kayjizzle]

wish people would stop messing with the tune. this version is a bit too slow

[rosmch]

No its not

[kayjizzle]

yes it is i play the pipes tard

[Turner61280]

Oh well in that case YOU MUST BE CORRECT!!! Sounds like the only pipe you play is your 3 inch maggot................tosser.

[xstekolinfield1690x]

I'm from Northern Ireland and i absolutely LOVE this song.

[rosmch]

Love this song - makes you proud to be a Scot.

[henrik1979]

"Highland Cathedral" was indeed written by the two germans in 1982. It was written for the Highland Games in Germany. It has been proposed as the Scottish national anthem to replace Scotland the brave / Flower of Scotland.

[aquaticbird]

"Highland Cathedral" was indeed composed by two Germans, Michael Korb and Uli Roever.

[87twinky87]

I was in Scotland for a year and i think its just an amazin country. and i love bagpipes, its just so nice to listen to!

[haggishunter]

im sure this was composed by germans

[Chewy7575]

Indeed it was. The guy's name was Korb.

[jayfullarton]

this song was written for my dads old army regiment the 1st battalion the royal highlan fusiliers

[tartanlady]

amazing tune and video love it x