If you know what a quaich and a ceillidh are, then Jim Turnbull wants to hear from you.
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Mr Turnbull is a member of the Hastings District Highland Pipe Band which will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.
Originally part of the Macleay Valley Pipe Band, the Port Macquarie-Hastings band split off to form its own entity.
"We were originally based in Wauchope and enjoyed great support from the RSL Club out there," Mr Turnbull said.
"Now, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council provides us an annual grant to help cover running costs.
"There are a number of ideas being thought through for the celebration but they could include a dinner and performances along with a few special presentations."
Mr Turnbull said the band was considering presenting the council with an acknowledgement of their ongoing support.
"This could include the presentation of a memorial quaich, which is a drinking vessel unique to Scotland.
"It has two handles on either side of the vessel and is usually brought out when visitors arrived at your home.
"Both men would hold a handle each and drink from the vessel - that was probably because if you were holding the quaich, you couldn't stab the other person," Mr Turnbull said.
Other 50th anniversary celebrations include, having a piper perform at the top of North Brother mountain or on the breakwall at Camden Haven or Port Macquarie.
There will also be a dinner - or a ceillidh (pronounced kay-lee) - which is the way Scottish people usually spent a night out.
"People would just grab a musical instrument, head down to the pub or a neighbours home and just start performing," Mr Turnbull said.
"The dinner would take the form of being organised but still informal, so people can enjoy their night."
Mr Turnbull said the pipe band was hoping the 50th would attract former members to come and enjoy the celebration.
There are plans to hold a separate event for St Andrews Day, November 30.
Meanwhile, the pipe band continues to offer its services for personal pipe band performances.
We offer solo pipers while we have also created the mini pipe band - the Quartet, Mr Turnbull said.
This unit consists of four bandsmen and women that can perform for members of the community.
Some of people's favourite tunes include Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave and Flower of Scotland.
The pipe band is a regular contributor to a variety of special events, including Australia Day.
You can follow the Hastings District Highland Pipe Band on their Facebook page or contact Jim Turnbull on 0418 677 474.
