Quote Originally Posted by Arlen View Post
O.K, guys, I'm putting this stuff up in an official post so any newcomers can see it nice and bright.
Here it is...
Arlen, I have attended this event for the past few years, it has always been an outstanding success, so much so that the Dumbartonshire councils have had no hesitation in bringing it back to Levengrove Park every year.
Even last year when the weather was not so good (as you can see from the pics you posted, it still was a spectacular day despite the colour being taken out from the pipe bands by their long black
capes.)
Levengrove Park is about 5-10 mins walk fom the town centre and about 3-4 mins walk from Dalreoch Rail Station, direct line from Glasgow Central.
To those who attend these occasions, they will be familiar with the set up, more or less a tented village with tartan shops, food and refreshments.
If anyone is bringing the kids then there is a fun and amusement park within
the park's confines.
Nearest public house is the Waverley, just outside the park, fairly small pub that knows how to charge on the day.
For the last few years, the chieftain of the championship has been Provost Alistair MacDonald, a very friendly individual (who can be seen several times in your pics, the chap with the bushy beard and chain of office. )Unfortunately Alistair is not standing for council election in early May so there will be a new chief..
A word of warning to anyone who may be fortunate or unfortunate enough to obtain tickets for the hospitality tent. This championship is always sponsored by a distillery firm and their hospitality may bring a premature end to the day as it done to me 3 years ago. I notice Arlen that you are wise enough to only drink on special occasions!