About The Band

We are competing members of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, with a competition band in both Grade 2 and Grade 4.

Being based in Luton we are very active in local events such as the St. Patrick's Day Parade, and Remembrance Sunday, but have also played further afield at places such as Poprad, Slovakia, for their annual festival in August.

Many of our pipers are also available for hire individually for weddings, funerals, dinners and any other event looking for something a little different. (Please contact us for further information.)

History

The band was formed in 1966 by local ex-patriot Scots, and during the 70's and 80's they performed at many prestigious events and competitions throughout the country.

In 1993, after many changes, the band became associated with the newly formed University of Luton, and is now called the "University of Bedfordshire (Luton) Pipe Band", reflecting recent changes in the University's status.

The band saw huge success under the leadership of P/M Tony Doherty, and between 1999 and 2002 progressed in the competition circuit from Grade 4 to Grade 2 where that success continued unabated.

In 2003 a Grade 4 band was restarted with the aim of teaching young pipers and drummers who would then progress to the Grade 2 band, and a teaching programme has been introduced with members encouraged to take the relevant examinations in piping or drumming.

2008 sees an influx of new players to both the Grade 4 and Grade 2 bands, and also sees the return of Anthony Doherty to assist P/M Tony Doherty in the running of the Grade 2 Band. Should be an interesting year!

Competition Honours

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998