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RSPBA - london & south of england branch
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. The Pipe Band Association soon won the acclaim of all progressive bands. A new harmony now emerged and with it the SPBA prospered. …
grampian police pipe band
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 a particular favourite with the people of the North-East of Scotland. The Band originally wore the ‘Hunting Gordon’ tartan, clearly identifying itself with its strong North-East roots. However in 1965 a new uniform was chosen and since that time the Band has worn the Black Stewart tartan. On formal occasions the Band wears a full military style uniform of black doublets, tartan plaids and feather bonnets. ……
RSPBA - north of scotland branch
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, Inverness, and the Highlands & Islands. …
arbroathband pipe band
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 social events. The Band proudly wears the Red Lichtie tartan. …
royal scots dragoon guards
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 bands on the planet. …
george watson's college pipes and drums
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 Association. They are current World Champions in the Juvenile grade. They have also won the Champion of Champions award on numerous occasions. …
boghall and bathgate caledonia pipe band
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 possibilities of forming a local pipe band. Shortly afterwards they formed the first committee of the band with other members including Mr & Mrs J Latta, Mr & Mrs I MacKay and Mr & Mrs I Reid. The committee then recruited their first pipe major, Bobby Allan, a former piper with Torphichen & Bathgate Pipe Band who resided in Boghall. They subsequently advertised in the local Courier paper looking for children to ……
RSPBA
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 throughout the world. The RSPBA sets the rules and guidelines for pipe band contests that take place in Scotland, administers the events themselves, coordinating adjudication, logistics and evaluation, and holds Annual General Meetings to ensure that the rules and regulations are up to date. …
police scotland & federation pipe band
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 Scotland. These legacy pipe bands include Central Scotland Police Pipe Band, Dumfries and Galloway Pipe Band, Dundee Police and Tayside Police Pipe Band, Edinburgh Police and Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band, Glasgow Police and Strathclyde Police Pipe Band. …
competing pipers association
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 entry requirement. …