British Pipe Championships in Annan

British Pipe Band Championship

A record 141 pipe bands took part in today's British Pipe Band Championships.
A record 141 pipe bands took part in today's British Pipe Band Championships. Photo: ITV News

More than 3000 pipers have descended on Dumfries and Galloway as it hosts the British Pipe Band Championship.

The event - which takes place in Annan - is expected to bring a £200,000 boost for the local economy.

Kathryn Samson sent this report.