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History of the MacBeth tartan.........

This clans ancestor is MacBeth (1005-1057) Mormaer (High Steward) of Moray, whose mother, Doada (or Donalda), was the daughter of Scotland's King Malcolm II and Blanaid, daughter of the Irish High King (Ard Ri) Brian Boru and his first wife Deidgre). He married Gruoch, daughter of Boedhe who was the son of Kenneth III. So MacBeth was the grandson of King Malcolm II and his wife was the granddaughter of King Kenneth III.

 

Under the ancient law of the Scots he had as much claim to the throne of Scotland as King Duncan I. He was commander for Duncan I, whom he defeated and slew, thereby becoming king. Macbeth was proclaimed king, and Scotland prospered during his reign. He was later defeated by Malcom, the son of Duncan.

It is a generally held opinion by Scotch historians that if MacBeth had not been killed by the future King Malcolm III, Scotland would probably have remained a separate nation.

 

 

Windsor Scottish Pipe Band was formed in 1977 when a group of local enthusiasts got together and discussed the possibilities of forming a district pipe band. Those that were present at that initial meeting were David Sinclair, Jock Sinclair, Ally Sinclair and John Piercy.

 

Early in December 1977, the band was under way  headed by Pipe Major David Sinclair and Drum Major Tim Madden.

David Sinclair held the position as Pipe Major until 1985 and was succeeded by Bob McLellan who is current Pipe Major.

 

The band was a regular competitor at competitions around the Sydney area, including winning in their very first contest. This was the Tobruk gathering mini-band competition where they competed in and won in Grade 4. (March 16th 1986)

 

On the Easter weekend of 1988, the band competed in the Australian Pipe Band Championships held at Belmore Oval in Sydney. They did very well at this competition coming 8th out of 35 bands. Courier, May 12th 1988 newspaper article

 

In June 1990 the band adopted a new name- “City of Hawkesbury Pipe Band”, which was part of a general revamping of the uniform and the image.

 

 

 

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