PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A Pipe Band Drummers face is reflected in his drums at the two day event of the 'Highland Gathering' of performing and competing HIghland Pipe Bands from Germany gets underway in Peine, Lower Saxony , Germany on May 06 2023. The "Peine Highland Gathering" started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany. Showcasing Scottish music and culture and an accompanying HIghland Games attacting some 20,000 visitors.(Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A young girl finds the Pipe Bands sounds fronm their Bagpipes a bit to loud and covers her ears at the "Highland Gathering”, a two day event of performing and competing Highland Pipe Bands on May 6 2023 in Peine, Lower Saxony, Germany. The "Highland Gathering” in Peine started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany, showcasing Scottish music and culture, including Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions attracting some 20,000 visitors. (Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A householder gets an awakening as Pipe Bands practive outside his house at the two day event of the 'Highland Gathering' of performing and competing HIghland Pipe Bands from Germany gets underway in Peine, Lower Saxony , Germany on May 06 2023. The "Peine Highland Gathering" started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany. Showcasing Scottish music and culture and an accompanying HIghland Games attacting some 20,000 visitors.(Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A band member of The German Thistles enjoys a whisky at the two day event of the 'Highland Gathering' of performing and competing HIghland Pipe Bands from Germany gets underway in Peine, Lower Saxony , Germany on May 06 2023. The "Peine Highland Gathering" started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany. Showcasing Scottish music and culture and an accompanying HIghland Games attacting some 20,000 visitors.(Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A Bagpipe Band member shows off the effects of the sunny day at the "Highland Gathering”, a two day event of performing and competing Highland Pipe Bands on May 6 2023 in Peine, Lower Saxony, Germany. The "Highland Gathering” in Peine started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany, showcasing Scottish music and culture, including Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions attracting some 20,000 visitors. (Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06:Light reflected in the tip of a Bagpipe as Pipe Bands congregate together at the "Highland Gathering”, a two day event of performing and competing Highland Pipe Bands on May 6 2023 in Peine, Lower Saxony, Germany. The "Highland Gathering” in Peine started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany, showcasing Scottish music and culture, including Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions attracting some 20,000 visitors. (Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A Drum Major walks amongst the visiting crowds at the "Highland Gathering”, a two day event of performing and competing Highland Pipe Bands on May 6 2023 in Peine, Lower Saxony, Germany. The "Highland Gathering” in Peine started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany, showcasing Scottish music and culture, including Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions attracting some 20,000 visitors. (Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)
PEINE,GERMANY - MAY 06: A Bagpipe Band member takes a sip of whiskex from his hip flask at the "Highland Gathering”, a two day event of performing and competing Highland Pipe Bands on May 6 2023 in Peine, Lower Saxony, Germany. The "Highland Gathering” in Peine started in 1998 and is the oldest event of its kind in Germany, showcasing Scottish music and culture, including Highland Games and Highland dancing competitions attracting some 20,000 visitors. (Photo by Craig Stennett/Getty Images)