The World Pipe Band Championships, earns millions for the local economy and brings considerable prestige to the city of Glasgow. Today they can’t get enough of the Worlds. But it wasn’t aways so. In this article from 1948, the SPBA’s then Secretary, Mr RC Whitelaw, explains the schism with Cowal Gathering, the search for a new home for the Association’s first official World Pipe Band Championship and the difficulties he…

In 1972 the band were selected, along with the Robert Armstrong Memorial (Grade 1), Dromara (Grade 2), Howard Memorial (Grade 3), and Ballykeel Moneyrea (Grade 4), to represent Northern Ireland at the Intercontinental Gathering at the CNE in Toronto, Canada. They were placed ninth as a band and fourth in drumming. Along with the Armstrong Memorial, they were invited back again in August 1977 to compete once again at this…

We are delighted to once again have our annual Juvenile Competition, albeit in a new online format. This event allows for the current Covid 19 regulations in Scotland. This event is open for entries worldwide, although you must be a member of the Scottish Pipers’ Association to enter.  By Logan Tannock We have 12 events, listed below. In order to enter, you must also add a membership for the Scottish…

Dedication? What about Jack Lee holed up in a cottage in Carnoustie for two weeks quarantine so that he can play at this Saturday’s Glenfiddich Championship? Can’t leave the house but for an emergency. Plenty of time for practice right enough. Jack flew in a week and a half ago from Vancouver and is now all set for the big day. I’ve heard a travel ban is coming for the…