What can event organisers and guests expect to see? During this visit the full band played along the top of the Great Wall of China which was very special, we’ll remember it forever. However, outside Scotland, one of our most memorable locations we played was during a visit to China as part of a Scottish delegation to promote Scottish culture. We feel honoured to play at Stirling Castle as a band with a 43 year history of playing, we are proud of our long and prosperous association. Where is the most interesting place you have played as a pipe band? The Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band Playing at an event at Stirling Castle. We like to think adding in our pipe band makes the evening even more special. We love the view from the Queen Anne Gardens as it’s the best spot to see the breath-taking views across the Stirlingshire countryside.įor guests attending events in the Great Hall, this is a unique opportunity to dine and dance where Scottish royalty and nobility have done for hundreds of years. It has to be the location and its place in Scottish history, having served as the seat for Scottish Kings and Queens for so many years. What is your favourite thing about playing at Stirling Castle? What is the band’s favourite tune to play?įor corporate and private events guests love to hear us play Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace and of course, Highland Cathedral. Since then we’ve won many awards including the World Championships, something of which we are all really proud. The Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band was founded in 1977 and we’ve been playing ever since. We’ve interviewed Gerard Dewar, the founding bass drum player in the band to find out more about their offering.

The Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band plays at Stirling Castle for a whole array of corporate and private events and really wow our guests every time.

A pipe band brings ceremony and atmosphere – you can’t miss a “Beating the Retreat” for a grand way to round off something like a gala dinner or reception. A Scottish pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers and in Scotland it takes an essential ceremonial and celebratory role in many events.

Scotland the brave full band