Well, the wait is finally over and I’m pleased to say the SCOTS Pipe Music Collection Vol 1 is ready!
The Royal Regiment of Scotland are proud to announce the release of its first pipe music collection to mark the 20th anniversary of the regiment founded on 28 March, 2006.
This landmark publication brings together, for the first time, the full collection of regimental music, including all battalion tunes and compositions written throughout the regiment’s 20-year history. It stands as both a musical archive and a tribute to the tradition, service and spirit of the regiment.
By Pipe Sergeant Joe Davies, 2 SCOTS
More than just a tune book, this volume also captures the rich history and heritage of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, complemented by a special collection of photographs that reflect two decades of dedication and achievement.
The book will be available from piping stores across Scotland and direct from the regiment from the 28th March, 2026. Information on how to purchase the book direct from the regiment will be announced via its social media sites.
We look forward to seeing this collection in the hands of pipers, veterans and supporters, and hearing these tunes continue to be played for generations to come.
The amalgamation of six regular Scottish battalions of the Army and two reserve battalions to form the RRS followed Ministry of Defence changes first mooted in 2003.
Over the past 18 years, the regiment has undergone notable change such as the restructuring of 5 SCOTS (formerly the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders) into Balaklava Company and the re-designation of 1 SCOTS (The Royal Scots Borderers, an amalgamation of the Royal Scots and the King’s Own Scottish Borderers) into the innovative concept of The Ranger Regiment.
These transformations represent significant milestones in the regiment’s evolution, reflecting its commitment to modernisation and operational effectiveness.
Consolidated under a single cap badge in March 2006, The Royal Regiment of Scotland’s foundational principles, battle honours, traditions, and musical legacy remain unwavering. At the core of its identity lies a vast reservoir of regimental music, encompassing over 200 pipe tunes inherited from its antecedent regiments.
This inaugural volume of pipe music features tunes from its battalions with photographs reflecting their customs and traditions.
The regiment welcomes further submissions from veterans who have served in an RRS battalion. Submissions commemorating historical regimental and battalion events alongside family occasions, weddings, and more are welcome.
Regimental pipe music serves as the bedrock of the regiment’s identity, instilling a sense of pride. As the regiment continues to adapt, it remains firmly rooted in its rich heritage, drawing strength from its past while embracing future challenges.
Primarily, pipers and drummers from the regiment are infantry soldiers and over the years have remained at the forefront of UK Defence on operational deployments to Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan, whilst also on peacekeeping missions across Cyprus, North and West Africa and in support of the war in Ukraine.
Additionally, the regiment has played pivotal roles in disaster relief efforts and has supported civil authorities during times of crisis, notably during the covid pandemic.
In more recent times, the Pipes and Drums of the regiment have played a crucial role in many state ceremonial, including HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, her funeral, the coronation of HM King Charles III, and the Presentation of the Honours of Scotland.
The Pipes and Drums have showcased their talent on a global scale, participating in events such as the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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