Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 19 minutes ago
From bagpipes echoing through small-town streets to Highland cows at local festivals, Scottish heritage is alive and thriving in Flagstaff County, thanks to the Flagstaff Scottish Club and their dynamic pipe band, the Battle River Pipes and Drums.
In this video, you'll meet Ian Malcolm, president of the club and sergeant of the band, as he shares the story behind their mission to celebrate and preserve Scottish culture across the region. Learn how a simple Robbie Burns Dinner in 2008 grew into a vibrant community of musicians, learners, and cultural ambassadors.
What to expect:
• The history of the Flagstaff Scottish Club
• Free bagpipe & drum lessons for all ages
• Weekly practices filled with music and camaraderie
• Annual events like the Robbie Burns Dinner, Tartans & Tunes, and the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival
• Behind-the-scenes stories from local performances
• How YOU can get involved — Scottish or not!
Whether you're a fan of Celtic music, curious about your heritage, or just looking for a new way to connect with your community, this is a story of tradition, pride, and inclusion you won’t want to miss.
📍 Located in Flagstaff County, Alberta
📆 Weekly practices: Mondays, 6–8 p.m.
📱 Find them on Facebook: Flagstaff Scottish Club or Battle River Pipes and Drums
#ScottishHeritage #FlagstaffCounty #Bagpipes #HighlandGames #PipesAndDrums #AlbertaCulture #CommunityTraditions #TartanAndTunes #CelticMusic #RobbieBurns
From bagpipes echoing through small-town streets to Highland cows at local festivals, Scottish heritage is alive and thriving in Flagstaff County, thanks to the Flagstaff Scottish Club and their dynamic pipe band, the Battle River Pipes and Drums.
In this video, you'll meet Ian Malcolm, president of the club and sergeant of the band, as he shares the story behind their mission to celebrate and preserve Scottish culture across the region. Learn how a simple Robbie Burns Dinner in 2008 grew into a vibrant community of musicians, learners, and cultural ambassadors.
What to expect:
• The history of the Flagstaff Scottish Club
• Free bagpipe & drum lessons for all ages
• Weekly practices filled with music and camaraderie
• Annual events like the Robbie Burns Dinner, Tartans & Tunes, and the Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival
• Behind-the-scenes stories from local performances
• How YOU can get involved — Scottish or not!
Whether you're a fan of Celtic music, curious about your heritage, or just looking for a new way to connect with your community, this is a story of tradition, pride, and inclusion you won’t want to miss.
📍 Located in Flagstaff County, Alberta
📆 Weekly practices: Mondays, 6–8 p.m.
📱 Find them on Facebook: Flagstaff Scottish Club or Battle River Pipes and Drums
#ScottishHeritage #FlagstaffCounty #Bagpipes #HighlandGames #PipesAndDrums #AlbertaCulture #CommunityTraditions #TartanAndTunes #CelticMusic #RobbieBurns
