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Bagpipes on the Royal Mile


One of my favorite YouTube videos is of a pipe band marching down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Unfortunately, I think that the video has been removed because YouTube thought that it violated copyrights even though all the music played is centuries old. But not I have my own video! It's not nearly as long, but I like it and hope that you do too.

The video was taken September 14, 2025 and the event was part of the Edinburgh Riding of the Marches, which originated in the 16th century as a vital inspection of the city’s boundaries and has become a public event that attracts thousands of spectators as it “celebrates civic pride, heritage and horsemanship”.

You'll catch a glimpse Ellen too! Here is the video: