So the quartet decided it was time to give Shevaughan a shot at writing one of these blogs, so as I lay in bed after a scenic drive from Helensburgh to Kirkcaldy, with some stop offs

for exciting purchases (which I will tell you all about later) I will let you know what Ferio have been up to on day three in bonnie Scotland.

Waking up for our last day in Helensburgh, we were off to visit Cardross and Lomond School. Arriving at Cardross school with a lovely warm welcome, and the extremely well behaved Primary 6 children, we had another fun workshop based around the Pied Piper. An exciting volunteer read the story for the quartet and the class (very well I must say) as we took the class on a musical journey through the different sections of this piece. Seeing there faces light up as they hear a Saxophone quartet for the first time is always amazing to see. Heading to Lomond school and playing a mini concert to the school children was a great way to finish our time in Helensburgh. Hopefully we have inspired many children over the last 5 workshops, and have the next generation of Saxophone players on our hands, (even if one of the feedback forms said ‘the young Italian man was the best part of the workshop’ - we should have informed them he is actually Spanish).

Saying goodbye to our lovely hosts from the last three days, leaving with home made sandwiches and full up on lots of tea and cake, and of course Hilary's tirimasu, we have been truly spoilt in Helensburgh!

Next stop Kirkcaldy … although this  journey may have taken a little longer than expected! We initially drove to Stirling to see the beautiful Stirling Castle on route to Kirkcaldy, until Jose spotted a bagpipe shop. Parking the car up so Jose could go and take a picture of some traditional bagpipes, he returned to the car with not only a picture, but with the real thing .. He had purchased his very own bagpipes!! Serenading us in the back of the car, all the way from Stirling to Kirkcaldy, with what he thought was the beautiful sounds of the bagpipes, myself Ellie and Huw were not so impressed.

After two more fantastic workshops, a scenic route to Kirkcaldy, and the ‘sweet’ sound of Jose's bagpipe playing, we have arrived safely at our next stop. Once again welcomed with lovely hosts, we are all excited to see what Kirkcaldy will bring tomorrow. But for now I will sleep well, with the ringing of bagpipes still in my ears, and look forward to another exciting concert tomorrow.