P/M  Robert Shaw

P/M Robert Shaw

Occupation

Electrical design Engineer

Instrument

Bagpipes
 

Beginnings

4th Paisley BB. Taught by John Watson- Sam Black and P.M. James Wark

Other Bands and Achievements

1988 -90- P/M of Knightswood- Juv -Grade 2. 1991 Glasgow Skye Grade 1. 1992-98 P/M Kinning Park- Grade 4 -Grade 2. 1999 City of Glasgow. 2000 to date Strathclyde Fire & Rescue- Grade 3 - Grade 2. Won a number of championships

Favourite Band

Simon Fraser & Strathclyde Police

Favourite Tunes

Ones with melody

Favourite Contest

Them all

Most Admired

James Wark - taught me how to play and how to get a beer without paying

Best Moment

Winning Worlds as P/M of Knightswood in an adult grade when the average age of the band was 16. Also Playing with Runrig in concert in New York- Playing at the Albert Hall and leading the Tartan Day parade in New York

Future Goals

Take the band to grade 1 and to go all season without putting my hand in my pocket.