Our 2025 calendar is now out, with – once again – 13 specially commissioned photos created by professional photographer Nick Callaghan.

Titled ‘Sound Bites’, the calendar has a strong food and drink theme, and the photos of band members, all taken in or near Haddington, celebrate the quality of East Lothian in that sector. From, among others, a picnic by the Nungate Bridge and rolling Easter eggs at the Garleton Hills to pumpkins for Halloween, the power of flour at Poldrate Mill, sushi at the Oriental Garden, and even the transformation of The Loft into a French café, the 2025 edition is another great addition to the long line of creative calendars produced by the band with Nick Callaghan.

Provost John McMillan officially launched the calendar on 28 September, and an exhibition of the photos is on show at The Loft until the end of January. There’s also a chance to vote for your favourite photo in the exhibition and enter a free prize draw.

“We’ve been absolutely delighted to have Nick Callaghan again create the photography for this year’s calendar,” said the band’s Alastair Bruce. “He brings incredible quality to the project, and this has enabled us to put together a series of great photos which celebrate not only the band but also some of the food and drink heroes of our county.”

Nick Callaghan commented: “Once again, it’s been a real pleasure working with the band on these shoots. I’m always delighted to be involved with such a fantastic community organisation and to support them, as well as highlight the quality and range of our county’s food and drink sector.

“Over the years, we have had a lot of fun together creating the photography for the calendars, and this year has been no different.”

As ever, the project has been supported by many local businesses and the band paid tribute to their help. “We are extremely grateful to the many companies and organisations who have very kindly sponsored the production of the calendar and helped us with the photo shoots,” said Alastair Bruce. “Their support is invaluable.”

The calendar is now on sale for £7 at various shops and other outlets locally. It can also be ordered online by emailing calendar@haddingtonpipeband.co.uk.