Langholm Town Band - Magnificent 6
Langholm Town Band who were established in 1815 and are reputedly the oldest continuous brass band in Scotland recently celebrated 60 years of drumming.
Bass drummer Ian Hotson has been in the bands percussion section for 60 years - a marvellous achievement.
He was presented with a voucher and cake from the band.
The band currently have 6 living ex or playing members who have been awarded 50 years service medals from SBBA and in this photograph we have Bob Laidlaw (Eb Bass), David Calvert (Cornet), Ian Hotston (Bass Drum) and John Reid (ex Eb Bass). Missing from the photograph is Eddie Turnbull who was also a bass player and Wullie Jeffrey who played Bb bass.
Langholm Town Band also have 6 players who have 30+ years service under their belt.
