Scottish Power Pipe Band — Medley Performance — World Pipe Band Championships 2023

Led by Pipe Major Chris Armstrong and Drum Sergeant Jake Jorgensen, the Scottish Power Pipe Band take to the infamous World Pipe Band Championships stage on Glasgow Green to perform their stunning full 2023 Grade One Medley set on Day One of the competition.

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