A close up showing members of North Stratton Pipe Band from Canada, led by Pipe Major Hugh Armstrong, as they competed in the Grade 2 bands final at the 2025 European Pipe Band Championships. These were held in the City of Perth, Scotland, on Saturday 9th August 2025, and the band were awarded 2nd place in the Grade 2 finals. Hosted by Perth and Kinross Council, in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA), this incredible spectacle involved over 100 pipe bands from all o

A close up of Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band (LA Scots) from the USA competing in the Grade 2 bands final at the 2025 European Pipe Band Championships. These were held in the City of Perth, Scotland, on Saturday 9th August 2025. The band, who were led by Pipe Major Scott MacDonald and wearing Drummond of Perth tartan, placed 6th overall in the Championships. #pipebandchampionship #europeanpipebandchampionships #pipesanddrums | Scotland's Pipe Bands

Members of Banchory Pipe Band playing 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' to entertain crowds during the Banchory Chriostmas lights switch-on. This was on Friday 28th November 2025 at Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Banchory Pipe Band are a learning and development band who support many young players, some of whom you can see here. #banchory #banchorypipeband #banchorychristmaslights #festivebagpipes | Scotland's Pipe Bands