Peine celebrates 40 years of Scottish tradition with a big Scottish Day!

Peine celebrates 40 years of Scottish tradition with a big Scottish Day!

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Peine celebrated Scottish Day on the historic market square and with it the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Culture Club (SCC) and the Owl Town Pipe & Drum Band. The event struck a chord with the people of Pein and attracted thousands of visitors to the city who wanted to experience the unique ambience and the sonorous sounds of the bagpipes up close. For several hours you could watch the goings-on with music, dancing and Scottish flair and immerse yourself in Scottish culture.

The festival kicked off at lunchtime with a celebratory march by all pipes and drums, where the audience was welcomed in Scottish costume and with musical delight. Kai Grone, the chairman of the SCC, summarized the development of the association from a small “crazy idea” to an integral part of the Pein cultural scene. The event was supported by numerous sponsors, including the Peine municipal utility and the community foundation. In its support, the latter placed great emphasis on promoting community and international culture.

A colorful program for everyone

The Scottish Day program offered something for every taste. The Owl Town Pipe & Drum Band entertained with the sounds of bagpipes and drums, while the Owl Town Dancers delighted spectators with Scottish Country dancing. The Scottish Folksingers also impressed with their traditional ballads and folk songs. There were numerous hands-on activities for the little guests - a truly successful celebration for the whole family!

Visitors and guests, such as Maik Pichelt from Wernigerode, expressed enthusiasm about the Scottish traditions that have been rooted in Peine over the last four decades. Heinrich Müller, an experienced bagpiper, was able to sit back and relax while the musical entertainment was in full swing and reminisced about his first performances with the band.

A moment of honor

It became particularly emotional when the event also included a moment of honor for Ernst-August Horneffer, the late honorary chairman of the SCC. His legacy is kept alive through the ongoing work of the clubs. The festival ended with a grand finale and a final performance by all bands, which enveloped the historic market square in Scottish flair until the late afternoon hours.

The broad support and high popularity of this Scottish Day clearly show that Scottish culture not only has a permanent place in Peine, but also continues to be very popular. The event offered the tormentors and Scotland fans from the region a successful opportunity to celebrate, remember and take part in a unique tradition.

For further details about the event and the clubs behind this festival, it is worth taking a look at the reporting from paz-online.de and regionalheute.de.