AN iconic Scots band has slammed a “revolting” attack after their vehicle was broken into and instruments stolen.
Celtic rockers Skerryvore, who have just concluded a tour of Australia, had a guitar, bagpipes, laptop and camera stolen in the smash and grab in Docklands, Melbourne.
The group played their final gig at the Celtic Music Festival yesterday.
Fiddler Craig Espie told ABC Radio Melbourne the set of bagpipes nicked is over 100 years old.
Writing on social media, the band told fans: “An absolutely revolting end to what has been an incredible tour of Australia!
“Bagpipes, guitar, laptop, camera and more… stolen from car in the city this morning.
“If any Melbourne pawn shops get offered a set of pipes or a USA Sunburst Fender Telecaster… or anyone spots them popping up online, please get in touch!”
They later added: “Thanks for all the love everyone! A bit more info on the stolen items in case anything is spotted:
Grey Eastpack Bag:
- 1920 Ebony Lawrie Bagpipes (silver and ivory), Ian Murray sheepskin bag. (Black Tape around the bottom bass drone joint).
- Multiple Bb/A Pipe Chanters + Electric & Practise
- 64 Audio IEM’s
- Microphones etc
Black Backpack:
- MacBook Pro (16 inch)
- Sony A7iii Camera + Lenses/Mics
- Sony Compact Digital Camera
- Fender Telecaster (Sunburst) – with obvious damage/unique mods
Gutted revellers flocked to the comments to react to the news.
City Of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band wrote: “So, so sorry to hear that guys! We’ll put word out into the piping community here to keep an eye out. Let us know if there’s anything else we can do to help.”
Another put: “Just disgraceful. I hope and pray these precious items can be traced.”
A third added: “I hope the scum that took them gets caught. Sending lots of love from Scotland to you boys.”
A fourth weighed in: “What a miserable way to treat such a great band after all the terrific times Skerryvore gave us. There are some bloody sick people about. Such a shame it happens, especially in Melbourne!”
A fifth fumed: “Really sorry to hear this. It sounds strange but as a musician you develop a love and connection to your instruments – gutted for you guys and really, really hope you get them back.”
