George Watson's College Pipes and Drums
George Watson's College Pipes and Drums is a very successful pipe band affiliated with the school. It is regarded as one of the best juvenile pipe bands in the world, and has had much success in competitions. They have played abroad several times, as well as playing at the 2009 Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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