This weekend there's also a makers' market, hog roast and pipe band.

Until 2009 he taught the university pipe band and set up its unique performance degree in bagpiping.

Typically, a pipe band played at full volume peaks at 122 decibels outdoors, noisier than the sound of either a nightclub or a chainsaw, which rises to 116 decibels.

Then, at the core event, each pipe band has a 30-minute presentation.

In recent years there have been several pipe band and music tours.