Piper Laidlaw Commemoration 2026
Fri 25 Sept
|Meet at the war memorial
A commemorative service honouring Piper Daniel Laidlaw VC, who is buried in St Cuthbert's Churchyard. Meet at the war memorial.
Time & location
25 Sept 2026, 11:00
Meet at the war memorial, Pedwell Way, Norham, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK
About the event
The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Norham
The King’s Own Scottish Borderers Association
A Service of Commemoration for Piper Daniel Laidlaw VC ‘The Piper of Loos’ (1875-1950)
11.00am Friday 25th September 2026
(The anniversary of the award of Piper Laidlaw’s VC.)
The service begins at the Norham war memorial, then moves to Piper Laidlaw’s graveside.
A piper will play the Regimental Charge; ‘The Standard on the Braes o’ Mar’; the Regimental Quick March; ‘Blue Bonnets O’er the Border’ (played by Piper Laidlaw at the Battle of Loos).
Followed by refreshments in the Mason’s Arms.
Bill Heaney, KOSB Assoc. Branch Sec., 07747 483544