Colin Mulhern

Over the last 12 months we have reached out to over 100 contacts that included Councils, private entities and individuals with regards to them hosting a Major Championship in 2024 and beyond. We are indebted to West Dunbartonshire Council and GlasgowLife for promoting the Scottish Championship and the World Pipe Band Championship. I am pleased […]

The family has requested that the following funeral details are made known to John’s friends, colleagues and the wider pipe band family. Date: Friday 9th February Time: 2pm Location: West Lothian CrematoriumOff Starlaw Rd, Livingston EH54 7FD The family would also like the pleasure of your company at The Mercure Hotel after the service has

We heard with great sadness that our Vice Chairman John Hughes died unexpectedly on Sunday 21 January 2024. John had been involved with the RSPBA for over 20 years, initially with the Lothian and Borders Branch. He had competed as a piper in a number of bands and had become the President of that branch

Following feedback from the Membership, the RSPBA Board of have approved the recommendation made by the Music Board to continue the 2022 easement in relation to player numbers only. https://rspba.org/2022/03/18/2022-competition-format-easement/ This extension to the easement is in relation to player numbers only, and will continue for the 2024 competition season, this will then be reviewed by the

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Press Release 22nd December 2023 The Board of Directors are working hard to find alternative solutions for the three Major Championships yet to be confirmed. We are exploring a number of different options, and discussions are currently ongoing with various parties to secure a solution. One option being actively explored is building a Major Championship

A very Merry Christmas and all the best when the New Year comes from all at The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Our office will close on Wednesday 20th December from 4pm and reopen on Wednesday 3rd January 9am.

To the members of the RSPBA I said I would get a message to you as soon as it became clearer to the Board of Directors the situation regarding Major Championships in the 2024 season. At this moment in time, I can only confirm that we have the Scottish Championships, Leven Grove Park, Dumbarton on

The minute of the Board of Directors meeting held on 7th October is now available. Please click here for the minute in PDF format. The Board of Directors

For the attention of all Band Secretaries:Looking ahead to 2024, the Association is delighted to inform you that there will not be an increase in Band Fees. The Board understands the pressures that all sectors are experiencing at this time. We look forward to supporting you in the coming season. The fee due amount is