THE Royal Regiment of Scotland Band will be coming to the Scottish Borders for the final concert in this year’s “Celebrating our Heroes” tour which raises funds for Poppyscotland.

The band played for Her Majesty the Queen as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations and now fans can hear the talented musicians at Hawick Town Hall on Thursday December 15 2022

That venue is of added significance as this year’s repertoire will include folk music inspired from across Scotland, featuring a collaboration with Hawick folk musician and songwriter, Alan Brydon.

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All proceeds will go to help Poppyscotland deliver its life-changing support for members of the Armed Forces community across Scotland.

Gordon Michie, Poppyscotland’s Head of Fundraising, said: “We’re delighted to welcome back the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland after a two-year break due to the pandemic, and are very grateful for their continuing support.

“This is a fantastic chance to hear the internationally acclaimed band at local venues around Scotland. “The concerts promise to be unforgettable evenings, featuring folk music inspired from across Scotland, from the Borders to the Western Isles, and guaranteed to get your feet tapping.

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“They are always very popular, so we’d encourage music lovers to buy their tickets early before they sell out.

“All funds raised will help us continue our vital work, supporting current and former servicemen and women and their families, which is now needed more than ever.”

The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, based at Dreghorn Barracks, Edinburgh, is one of the 22 Regular Army bands, and is made up of musicians who are also serving soldiers.

As well as supporting the Army and performing at ceremonial occasions across Scotland, they have also played around the world, traveling to Hong Kong, New Zealand, Switzerland and Canada in recent years.

Concert dates are: Hamilton Town House - Friday September 2 2022 , Howden Park Centre, Livingston – Friday September 30 2022, Montrose Academy – Friday October 21 2022, Bankfoot Church Centre, Perthshire – Friday November 4 2022 and Hawick Town Hall – Thursday December 15 2022.