Recent History
When in Grade 3A, the band took first place in the 2006 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, and won the annual Champion of Champions for 3A. This resulted in promotion to Grade 2 for 2007. Since then, the band placed 2nd at the 2011 World Championships, winning the prize for best drum corps. In 2012, success has continued, with 2nd places at both the Scottish and British Championships, and 1st places at the European and World Championships. In 2012, the drum corps placed 1st at the Scottish, British and European Championships. The band was promoted to Grade 1 by the RSPBA in October 2012.
The grade 4A band completed the 2009 season by securing a promotion, and continues to win major championship prizes at this level.
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