Colin Mulhern

On Friday, all Novice Juvenile B bands carrying out static start will not be required to stop at the line. On approach to the arena, the pipe major will be informed who the ensemble judge is by the arena director. Bands can then proceed straight into the contest arena forming a circle and can then […]

The European Pipe Band Championships return to Perth in 2025! One of the biggest competitions in the piping calendar, this exciting event brings more than 100 pipe bands from across the world for an unforgettable day of Scottish traditional music. This all-day spectacle promises fun for all the family with trade and food stalls on

Many thanks to the RSPBA Lothian & Borders Branch for hosting and sponsoring the competition on Saturday 29th March 2025 for Juveniles and Adults. This was the third of the eight competitions which form part of the RSPBA International Solo Drumming Circuit. ResultsAdult Scottish Snare Drumming Championship: These competitors are now qualified to enter the

The 94th AGM of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association in pursuant of Article 42 will be held on Saturday 8th March 2025 at 11 am as a hybrid meeting.An initial Email has been sent to the details we have for the Band Secretary (Member) of each Band where the Membership Fees have been fully

Notice to MembersThe 94th AGM of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association in pursuant of Article 42 will be held on Saturday 8th March 2025 at 11 am as a hybrid meeting. The decision to proceed with a hybrid AGM has been agreed by the Board of Directors to allow as many Members as possible

Dear Members, Competitors, and Supporters, We wish to address the concerns raised regarding the scheduling of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) Pipe Band Championship on the 12th July, 2025 at The Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston. We deeply value the input and feedback from our community, and we understand that the chosen date

The Minutes of the Board of Directors meetings can be accessed via the following link: BoD Minutes

RSPBA is delighted to announce that CHRIS ROSS, former CEO of Partick Thistle, has joined the HQ as Fundraising Officer. This is a new post, and we are fortunate to have acquired Chris, who has 10 years experience in fundraising and management roles, to start us off on the right path. He will develop a

Saturday 9th November 2024 at RSPBA HQ Washington Street, Glasgow. William Fergusson was born in Arbroath in 1885 and died in Glasgow in 1949. He learned his piping first in the 102nd Boys Brigade and then latterly in the 7th Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry ( HLI ). He proceeded to become divisional Pipe Major of

Report by Robert Mathieson APMB Convener, on behalf of the APMB The RSPBA adjudication panel at the start of the 2024 season consisted of 66 panel members in total who are responsible for delivering thousands of critique sheets over the competition season. By far, the largest adjudication commitment is the World Pipe Band Championship where