World Pipe Band Championships 2025

the house of labhran

speyside , moray
scotland

Looking for Authentic Scottish Highland Wear straight from the Highlands of Scotland ? Or are you looking for that Bepspoke Sporran ? or a shiny new Silver Sgian Dubh ? Look no...

the house of labhran

speyside , moray
scotland

The House of Labhran is a specialist dealer in fine Scottish Highland wear from the 18th century to the 21st century. Based in the heart of the Highlands as an online Highland wear...

McCallum Bagpipes Ltd

edinburgh , capital
scotland

McCallum Bagpipes was formed in 1998 by existing partners, company directors Stuart McCallum and Kenny MacLeod. Stuart and Kenny had known each other for years through piping...

Anordain Watches

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

Based in Glasgow’s Templeton Building, our multidisciplinary team of designers and makers oversee all elements of our watches, from design, to manufacture and assembly.

MacKinnon Watches

inverness , inverness
scotland

Matt & Belinda MacKinnon, Husband and Wife Team, are the founders of MacKinnon Watches.

RSPBA - london & south of england branch

london , capital
scotland

A code of rules was decided on for the running of the contests, a panel of competent adjudicators appointed along with an administrative structure to co-ordinate all the facets....

grampian police pipe band

aberdeen , aberdeen
scotland

Aberdeen City Police Pipe Band was formed in 1907. Since then, the Band has had a long and proud tradition of playing at events and competitions throughout Scotland and has become...

RSPBA - north of scotland branch

kirkton of oyne , aberdeen
scotland

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, North of Scotland Branch covers a wide geographic range from the city of Aberdeen in the East, through Banff & Buchan, Strathspey,...

arbroathband pipe band

dunoon , angus
scotland

Our Band is dependent upon the commitment and dedication of our members and the volunteers who support us. We have a pro-active Social Committee that organises fundraising and...

royal scots dragoon guards

edinburgh , capital
scotland

Raised in 1946 through the demobilisation of the Lothians & Border Yeomanry, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Pipes & Drums have gone on to become one of the most famous pipe...

george watson's college pipes and drums

edinburgh , capital
scotland

Competing all over the UK at Juvenile and Novice Juvenile level, the Pipes and Drums are now one of the most successful teaching establishments in the Royal Scottish Pipe Band...

boghall and bathgate caledonia pipe band

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

In 1972 a group of Boghall residents including Bob Austin (the band’s first president), James Galloway (the local butchery manager) and Minnie Waddell met to discuss the...

RSPBA

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association was founded in 1930 as a governing body to oversee pipe band competition and to promote and encourage the development of pipe band culture...

police scotland & federation pipe band

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

​ In June 2021 the Police Scotland and Federation Pipe band was formed. The band has evolved from famous legacy Police Force Pipe Bands to create a band that represents Police...

competing pipers association

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

It also serves as the only grading organisation for pipers, with competitions such as The Northern Meeting and The Argyllshire Gathering using CPA grades as their criteria for...

northern constabulary pipe band

inverness , inverness
scotland

BAND PRACTICE ON TUESDAY EVENINGS Northern Constabulary Community Pipe Band is a voluntary group of musicians drawn from the Police family and members of the public of the City of...

RSPBA - lothian and borders branch

midlothian , midlothian
scotland

You will find all the information on Branch Contests including Registrations, Playing Requirements, Judges and Draws, information on Branch Bands including their achievements in...

glencorse pipe band

midlothian , midlothian
scotland

Welcome to the website for Glencorse Pipe Band, from Penicuik near Edinburgh. Whatever the event or location, we will be able to provide you with a high quality true Scottish Pipe...

house of edgar shotts & dykehead pipeband

shotts , north lanarkshire
scotland

15 times winners of the RSPBA World Pipe Band Championships. The pipe band is based in the village of Shotts situated in North Lanarkshire, Scotland and our membership is drawn...

the vale of atholl pipe band

perth and pitlochry , perth
scotland

The Vale of Atholl Pipers’ Association SCIO is a charity registered in Scotland and comprises two pipe bands, playing at Grade 3A and Grade 4B levels in Royal Scottish Pipe Band...

johnstone pipe band

paisley , renfrewshire
scotland

Johnstone Pipe Band was founded in 1943, the organisation consists of two bands. The senior band competes in Grade 1 and our second band competes in Grade 3B.

coila ceilidh band

ayrshire , ayrshire
scotland

Coila Ceilidh Band has developed into one of the leading traditional groups in Scotland and is in constant demand at home and abroad.

maybole pipe band

maybole , ayrshire
scotland

We are especially interested in experienced players to replace those who have difficulty in attending due to study, work or social commitments. As can be seen from our diary we...

Jimi McRae

edinburgh , capital
scotland

In 1999 street piper Jimi McRae and Offbeat Scotland music producer Iain McKinna teamed up to produce Jimi The Piper's debut solo album. In 2001 the follow up album Earthdance,...

M Pretsell

edinburgh , capital
scotland

Pipers based in Edinburgh, Scotland available for Weddings, Funerals, Events and Corporate Clients are all catered for with solo pipers, pipe band, mini-band and highland dancers...

Alasdair Henderson

edinburgh , capital
scotland

I am an ex army piper with over 25 years experience. I am available to hire for any type of event or function - weddings are a speciality.

Andrew Earle

edinburgh , capital
scotland

Hi there im a young piper with a good few years experience under my belt please feel free to visit my web page and contact me. thank you

Roderick Deans

glasgow city , glasgow
scotland

Roderick has been playing the bagpipes for 17 years, competing as well as entertaining

Iain Melvin

glasgow city , glasgow
scotland

Established in 1996 as a full-time and professional business, making Piping Services Scotland the experienced option to provide your top quality piper

Stirling Bagpipe

Stirling City , stirling
scotland

We specialise in making high quality hand crafted highland bagpipes as well as smallpipes and borderpipes. We offer bespoke bagpipes from our standard range but can also create...

bennett pipe bags

bathgate , bathgate
scotland

We are in Bathgate, Scotland Mark Bennett is very proud to be the maker of the finest Bennett Sheep & Goatskin Pipe Bags and Cane Drone Reeds in Scotland.

houston traditional kiltmakers

paisley , paisley
scotland

Houston Kiltmakers is a fourth-generation family run business with over 100 years of experience as gentlemans outfitters, Highland wear & Tartan Specialists. We do a massive...

piobaireachd society

edinburgh , capital
scotland

It has collected the available piobaireachd MSS and from these and the knowledge of the existing experts and players published 15 books with the piobaireachd, written in staff...

culter pipe bands

culter , aberdeen
scotland

The Culter Pipe Bands have a long and proud history spanning more than six decades. In 1938, the 47th Culter Boys Brigade Pipe Band was formed and played for many years at...

milngavie pipe band

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

We are based to the North of Glasgow, in central Scotland. We now have a Grade 3a, a grade 4a and a Novice juvenile’s band.

kinloch anderson kilt makers

edinburgh , capital
scotland

The acknowledged experts and leaders in Kilts, Tartans and Highland Dress, both as manufacturers and retailers.

geoffrey kiltmakers and weaver

edinburgh , capital
scotland

In 1996 Howie launched ‘21st Century Kilts’ within the company. This contemporary range of kilt wear continues to grow and thrive within Geoffrey (Tailor) offering a...

murray reeds

edinburgh , capital
scotland

First of all allow me to tell you about the recent changes to Murray Reeds and introduce myself, I am Douglas Murray and Murray Reeds was established 12 years ago by my brother...

begg bagpipes

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

As someone who has spent well over 30 years years making and selling pipe bags to the worlds top solo pipers and pipe bands I am often asked my opinion on piping products in...

r . g. hardie & co.

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

R. G. Hardie & Co. is a premium-quality bagpipe maker based in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland. The company is led by Alastair Dunn, double Gold Medalist and former Pipe...

k m bagpipes

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

Selling reedmaking items, please see the uilleann bagpipe reedmaking page

highland reeds

kirknewton , midlothian
scotland

Highland Reeds products are designed and produced by Major (Retd) Bruce Hitchings MBE BEM. These bagpipe products are designed to make your life as a piper easier.

mister antony inverness capes

houston , renfrewshire
scotland

Our tailoring blends 100 years of craft with a modern sensibility. Our garments have been stitched with the same care and precision for generations and we are proud that this...

inveraray & district pipe band

argyll , argyll
scotland

The Pipe Major and founder of the band is Stuart Liddell, and the Pipe Sergeant is Alasdair Henderson.The Drum Sergeant is Steven McWhirter, and the Band Manager is Jim McMillan

Glasgow Highland Club’s Annual Competitions for School Pipe Bands

glasgow , glasgow
scotland

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

(Event Passed)

The Glasgow Highland Club’s Annual Competitions for School Pipe Bands and Individual Pipers and Drummers will take place at Hutchesons’ Grammar School, 21 Beaton Road, Glasgow, G41...

WW1 posters

During World War One, propaganda posters featuring kilted soldiers and pipers were used to:

ladies from hell

Instrument of War - Winner of 8 awards this landmark series, aired on international television including PBS and the History Channel, is the definitive history of the great...

Kilt

The kilt is a traditional garment associated primarily with Scottish culture but is also part of Celtic heritage in other regions such as Ireland and Wales.

great highland bagpipes

The great Highland bagpipe (Scottish Gaelic: a’ phìob mhòr pronounced [a ˈfiəp ˈvoːɾ] lit. ’the great pipe’) is a type of bagpipe native to Scotland, and the...

scottish small pipes

The Scottish smallpipe is a bellows-blown bagpipe re-developed by Colin Ross and many others, adapted from an earlier design of the instrument.