"David Murray has produced a timely and in-depth history and overview of all aspects of the music found within Scottish regiments, both Lowland and Highland. From the origins of military music to what the future holds for the regimental bands, which are now under further threat from amalgamation; and from the music played by marching bands, to the everyday calls which governed soldiers' lives, as well as giving them comfort in unfamiliar surroundings and in times of conflict. In fact, all facets of the fife, drums, bugles and pipes that carried on the proud tradition of martial music are examined."
"David Murray has produced a timely and in-depth history and overview of all aspects of the music found within Scottish regiments, both Lowland and Highland. From the origins of military music to what the future holds for the regimental bands, which are now under further threat from amalgamation; and from the music played by marching bands, to the everyday calls which governed soldiers' lives, as well as giving them comfort in unfamiliar surroundings and in times of conflict. In fact, all facets of the fife, drums, bugles and pipes that carried on the proud tradition of martial music are examined."