Pipers in Helensburgh and Lomond are invited to take part in a unique event to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

At 6am on November 11, exactly 100 years since the armistice between the Allies and Germany, pipers around the world will play “The Battle’s O’er” in a poignant tribute.

It will mark the start of the centenary commemorations around the country which will also include church services, beacons of light being lit, cathedral and church bells being rung and town criers throughout the UK and other countries joining together in an International Cry for Peace.

As the day draws to an end, buglers will play “The Last Post”.

Now, one of the organisers, Stuart Letford, based at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow, has called on pipers in Helensburgh and Lomond to register to participate for the once in a lifetime tribute.

Stuart told the Advertiser: “There are many good pipers in the Helensburgh area.We have pipers old and young taking part around the country and in many locations around the world. By doing this at 6am we kick start the day’s commemorations appropriately.”

The tune being played is a popular retreat march called “When the Battle is Over”, commonly known to pipers as simply “The Battle’s O’er”.

Plans to publicise the event gained momentum when Stuart, accompanied by the Queen’s Pageantmaster, Bruno Peek, addressed the Society of Editors at its annual conference in Cambridge. Now they hope the publicity will give the commemoration a major boost.

Stuart said: “We have produced a guide which includes all the info plus the names of the pipers who have registered to participate, but so far we have none from Helensburgh.We are hoping for a final ‘push’ to have them registered by October 24.”

Stuart said pipers taking part could play at a location of their own choice.

To register, email your name, address, phone number and details of where you intend to play to battlesoer@collegeofpiping.org.