A BEATING Retreat ceremony on Saturday to mark Haddington Pipe Band's 40th anniversary has been cancelled due to Storm Arwen.

The band had been due to be joined on Court Street by North Berwick Pipe Band and Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band for the 3pm event.

However, the band has posted an update on Twitter this evening stating that, due to the severe weather, the event has been cancelled. It is hoped it can be rescheduled.

The band said: "Sadly, given the weather, we've had to cancel the Beating Retreat which was due to take place tomorrow.

"Many thanks to North Berwick Pipe Band and Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band, who were to play at the event with us, and to all who assisted with the planning.

"Hope to rearrange at a future date."