John leading the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band
at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
John on the cover of the Piping Times - after winning
the Gold Medal (and the rare "double") at Invernes in 1999.
John and the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band after
winning the Grade 1 March, Strathspey and Reel Contest
at the Brige of Allen Highland Games in Scotland (2010).
John and his wife Debbie - when John was the Pipe
Sergeant with the 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band.
John leading the Peel Regional Police Pipe Band in the Grade 1
Qualifier at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
John as a young piper with the Air Command Pipes and
Drums from CFB Ottawa in 1980. John is 2nd from the
right in the 2nd last row. His father Pipe Major Archie
Cairns is seated in the front row.
John after winning the Bratach Gorm Piobaireachd Contest
in London, England - in the fall of 2004.
John's Grandfather - Pipe Major John K Cairns, Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada PL (1896 - 1952).
John and Pipe Sergeant Jake Watson celebrating after the
Peel Regional Police Pipe Band won its first Grade 1 contest under
John's leadership - at the Georgetown Highland Games in 2010.
John Judging at the 2010 Metro Cup - along with
(from left to right) Jim Stack and Colin MacLellan.
John with a few members of the Peel Regional Police
Pipe Band and the Canadian rock band "Triumph".
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This tune was written by John for his beloved daughter Brittany.
Once you have downloaded the music, you can access the audio file by clicking on the tune title.
Click here for a short audio sample.
A 2-parted 9/8 jig written by John Cairns.
