Pipeband
Dornoch Pipe Band
Historic Community Pipe Band Formed in 1926 and Based in Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland.
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Dornoch Pipe Band is a historic community band based in Dornoch, Sutherland. Formed in 1926 through the efforts of local town clerk William Skinner, it has remained active apart from a break during the war years.
The band performs at local parades, gala days, gatherings, and visiting cruise-liner departures at Invergordon. Its summer tradition includes Saturday evening parades through Dornoch Square. The band wears Sutherland tartan and has a history of success in pipe band competition.
Visit the official Dornoch Pipe Band website for current appearances, contact information, photographs, and the band’s full history.
RSPBA record
The RSPBA band register lists the following entries, checked 3 October 2026. Grades and registration status are a snapshot of that register and may differ from the 2026 championship grades below.
| RSPBA band number | Branch | Grade | Pipe major | Registration status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | North of Scotland | FOUR A | William Fraser | Registered |