The wake started quietly, with a speech from Michael of Albany, and everyone finding seats and a welcome drink away from the heat outside. Clann an Drumma played, and got everyone in the proper mood. A quiet interlude of piping from various solo pipers and then the Alaskan Highlanders was followed by a presentation to David, to commemorate his efforts. Ted Christopher and the Bannockburn Band played a set, Skirlie got everyone up for some solo pipes jigs and reels, then Ted and the band completed the evening with all the old favourites, including "Shang-a-Lang"... The coffin was carried out of the hall, and people gradually dispersed into the night. Many hotels saw a continuation of the evening for a few hours, however.

The Spirit of Wallace rests in the hall


Michael of Albany makes a speech


The sound of the pipes


David talks to Ronnie Browne


The sound of the pipes
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The Alaskan Highlanders play


The Alaskan Highlanders play


The Alaskan Highlanders


Clann an Drumma play


Clann an Drumma play


Clann an Drumma play


Clann an Drumma play


David shows how it's done
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A few more join in


And a few more
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The wake gets going...


Hooching and skirling


The party's on...


The party's on...
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David is given a memento for his efforts


David's Memento from the Wallace Society


David introduces Ted Christopher and the Bannockburn Band
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Ted Christopher and the Bannockburn Band


Skirlie plays the pipes


Skirlie plays the pipes


Jigging and Reeling


Jigging and Reeling


Shang-A-Lang


Jigging and Reeling


The coffin being carried out


The coffin leaves the hall


Mission Accomplished


A 75-foot Saltire was hung from London Bridge early next morning...