This melody was composed by German musicians Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb[1] in 1982 for a Highland games held in Germany.
It was played at a ceremonial lowering of the governor's flag at Chris Patten's official residence, Government House in Central, on the last day of British rule.
[4] "Highland Cathedral" is Patten's favourite pipe tune, as said by himself on a BBC Asia Today programme.
[5] The tune has been performed by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, and featured in the album Spirit of the Glen, which won a Classical Brit award in 2009.
[6] The song has been performed at numerous Scottish cultural events, including Scotland's Rugby Union games.