Pipeband
Perth and District Pipe Band
Historic Community and Competition Pipe Band Serving Perth, Scotland, Since 1893.
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Perth and District Pipe Band is a historic community and competition band founded in 1893 by Pipe Major Peter MacDonald. It has remained part of Perth’s musical and civic life for more than 130 years.
The band has performed at community events, parades, Highland games, competitions, and Gaelic Society gatherings. Its history includes numerous competition successes, recordings made in the 1930s, and a longstanding relationship with Perth’s civic piping tradition. In 2011 its pipe major was appointed City Piper, restoring a local role dating back centuries.
Visit the Perth and District Pipe Band website for current news, events, photographs, membership information, and the band’s detailed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Dundee, Perth and Angus | FOUR A | Alistair Duthie | Registered |
The band appears in the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships results in Grade 4A. Friday results cover the juvenile and novice juvenile sections.