Edinburgh's
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Pipe Band

Stockbridge Pipe Band โ€“ competing, performing and inspiring the next generation of pipers and drummers across Edinburgh for over 30 years.

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30+
Years of Tradition
2
Competing Bands
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1st Place at Innerleithen
All
Ages Welcome
Who We Are

Edinburgh's Heart & Soul of Pipe Band Music

Founded over 30 years ago, Stockbridge Pipe Band is one of Edinburgh's most active and welcoming pipe bands. We're a dual-purpose organisation - a serious competitive band and a community group dedicated to making piping and drumming accessible to everyone.

Under our new leadership, the band is entering an exciting new chapter. Whether you're an experienced musician or have never played a note, there's a place for you here.

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Our Structure

Two Competing Bands and One Development Band One Community

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Development Band

Our pathway band for players developing their skills and working towards competitive standard. Open to pipers and drummers of all experience levels.

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Grade 4B Pipe Band at Innerleithen 2026

Grade 4B Pipe Band

Our Grade 4B band competes at the highest level of their grade - home of our British Championship and Perth Highland Games winning drum corps.

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Grade 3B Pipe Band at Scottish Championships 2026

Grade 3B Pipe Band

Our flagship Grade 3B band competes at the major Scottish and UK pipe band championships throughout the season.

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What We Stand For

Music for Everyone

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Scottish Heritage

Preserving and celebrating the tradition of Scottish pipe band music in Edinburgh and beyond.

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Community Growth

Making piping and drumming affordable and accessible - especially for young people in Edinburgh.

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Competitive Excellence

Training and competing at the highest level, bringing pride to the city and to our members.

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Inclusivity

No experience necessary. If you have enthusiasm, we have a place for you in the Stockbridge family.

What's On

Upcoming Events

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29
May
2027

British Pipe Band Championships

Ingliston

Grade 3B and Grade 4B bands competing at the British Championships.

Championship
Both Bands
24
Jul
2027

Scottish Pipe Band Championships

Dumbarton

Grade 3B and Grade 4B bands competing at the Scottish Championships.

Championship
Both Bands
7
Aug
2027

European Pipe Band Championships

North Inch, Perth

Grade 3B and Grade 4B bands competing at the European Championships.

Championship
Both Bands
13โ€“14
Aug
2027

World Pipe Band Championships

Glasgow Green, Glasgow

Grade 3B and Grade 4B bands competing at the World Championships across the two days.

Championship
Both Bands

Bring the Band to Your Event

Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, parade, or celebration - the sound of Stockbridge Pipe Band makes any occasion unforgettable. As a self-funded community band, we're always grateful to local businesses who help us keep piping and drumming accessible to everyone.

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Please Help Us Raise Funds for Uniforms & Instruments for New Members for the 2027 competition season

Stockbridge Pipe Band is entirely self-funded, through member subscriptions, generous donations and the events we play at. We receive no external funding, so everything we do depends on the support of our members and the wider community.

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Latest News

Band Updates

Grade 3B pipe band trophy presentation at the World Pipe Band Championships 2026
August 2026

Grade 3B Take a Superb 5th Place at the World Championships

What a weekend for Stockbridge Pipe Band! Our Grade 3B and Grade 4B bands had an absolutely fantastic time competing at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, giving it their all on the world stage, with Grade 3B coming away with an amazing 5th place. A massive well done to every player, supporter and volunteer who helped make the weekend so special for Stockbridge Pipe Band. What a team!

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Grade 4B 2nd overall with the Drum Corps taking 1st in Drumming at the Perth Highland Games 2026
August 2026

Grade 4B finish 2nd overall with the Drum Corps taking 1st at the Perth Highland Games

Whilst the band took 2nd place overall, our Grade 4B drum corps claimed 1st place in drumming at the Perth ighland Games. Another historic achievement for Stockbridge Pipe Band.

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Grade 4B Pipe Band winning at Benarty 2026
June 2026

Grade 4B Win at Benarty

A superb 1st place for the Grade 4B band at the Benarty Pipe Band Competition in Lochore, Fife - back-to-back competition wins for Grade 4B.

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Grade 4B at Innerleithen Championships 2026
June 2026

Grade 4B Win at Innerleithen

A brilliant 1st place for the Grade 4B band at Innerleithen - the whole band performing at their very best.

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Grade 4B Drum Corps - 1st in Drumming at the British Pipe Band Championships 2026
May 2026

Grade 4B Drum Corps Finish 1st at British Championships

Our Grade 4B drum corps claimed 1st place in drumming at the British Pipe Band Championships at Ingliston, Edinburgh. An historic achievement for Stockbridge Pipe Band.

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Development band practice session
Ongoing

Development Band Open Evenings

Our Development Band welcomes new members of all ages. Come along to one of our rehearsals - no experience needed!

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