Banchory 2017 - Drum Major competition with inspection and Mace flourish (throw) on the march 

The Drum Major competition and flourish during the 2017 North of Scotland Pipe Band Championship, held at Banchory. The three major skills are marching ,deportment and flourish or control and throw of the Mace. Those taking part were David Rae from Ellon & district pipe band, Michael Leitch of Portlethen & District pipe band, Gillian Ferrier (Junior Drum Major) of Lathallan School, Tony McBain of Methil & District and Tracy Deans of Granite City Pipes & Drums.