Sun, Oct 19
|498 Micksburg Road, Osceola.
Bromley Historical Society
The Bromley Historical Society is pleased to honour the rich Scottish heritage of early Renfrew County settlers with a look back at the history of the Renfrew Highland Pipes & Drums This free presentation & freshments will take place on October 19 at 2pm at the Old Town Hall on Micksburg Road
Time & Location
Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
498 Micksburg Road, Osceola., 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola.
About the event
The Bromley Historical Society is pleased to honour the rich Scottish heritage of early Renfrew County settlers with a look back at the history of the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums, one of the oldest groups in Canada. This free public presentation will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2pm, at the Old Town Hall, 498 Micksburg Road, Osceola.
Since 1911, the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums have shared and celebrated Scottish music and culture. It was founded by George Carruth, who ran a Renfrew tailor shop. At the back of his store, he gave lessons on playing the bagpipes to interested young people. As they grew more proficient, he decided to form a pipe band. After raising sufficient funds, the group’s first concert was held at a curling match in Pembroke.
Fiercely proud of their heritage, enjoying their camaraderie, and with a strong sense of community, band members, echoing…