The original band was formed in January 2004. Everybody involved in the early stages of the band worked extremely hard to get things up and running including funding their own uniforms and have continued with the hardwork to keep the band going. The band are now wearing the Earl of St Andrew tartan.
We are a competition focused band and compete at most of the major pipe band competitions including The British, Scottish, England and World Championships aswell as minor competitions. In 2018 we won the All England Champions which was held at Chatsworth Country Fair.
We are available for any event including parades, carnivals, parties, corporate dinners, weddings and any other occasion. We can turn out as a full band of pipes and drums, a mini band or a solo pipers.
We are a welcoming, encouraging and friendly band. If you are a piper or drummer and thinking of joining a pipe band please don't hesitate to get in touch. We practice Mondays and Thursdays in Manchester.
We welcome beginner pipers and drummers of all ages and backgrounds. We offer free tuition between 7pm and 8pm before the main practice. Beginners are welcome to stay and listen to the band practice after their lesson.
As well as taking our piping seriously, we believe a pipe band should also be about having lots of fun and everybody getting along. You'll undoubtedly enhance your social life and make lots of friends. We consider ourselves a family band and many of our members involve their famlies in the bands social events and competitions. All the events we play at make great family day outs.