Bagpipers across Tayside and Fife took part in stirring tributes to those on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus.
Scots across the nation were treated to some of the country’s most iconic tunes as musicians took part in the Pipe Up for Key Workers initiative.
Bagpipers throughout Courier country were among those treating neighbours to performances from windows, doorways, balconies, and even the rooftop of an exclusive local hotel.
The #PipeUpforKeyWorkers campaign was spearheaded by the National Piping Centre as part of a second UK-wide Clap for Carers tribute for those keeping the country afloat during the fight against Covid-19.
Bagpiping videos flooded social media on Thursday night, with Strathallan School enjoying an incredible response from both current and former pupils.
Director of piping and drumming at the school Craig Muirhead said: “I’m very proud that all of these guys got their pipes out tonight for the selfless key workers.
“Thanks to the National Piping Centre for encouraging all of us to support such a crucial part of society.”
Overwhelmed by the responses to #pipeupforkeyworkers from our #strathfamily 😍👏
Former pupils, current students and staff all cheering on our #NHStheBrave#NHSThankYou @ThePipingCentre pic.twitter.com/6bMalVpzCx
— Strathallan School (@StrathallanSch) April 2, 2020
Elsewhere in Perthshire, three members of the Leckie family played Scotland the Brave from the front of the Crieff Hydro Hotel – with one of them doing so from the roof above its entrance.
Scotland the Brave was the tune of choice for most, however some played other tunes such as Highland Cathedral.
And those who can’t play the pipes used other instruments or clapped from their homes and gardens.
In Dundee the bells of the St Mary, Our Lady of Victories Church rang out at 8pm in tribute to the UK’s key workers.
