Great day for members of Perth and District Pipe Band, each receiving the King Charles III coronation medal for participation in the Honours of Scotland Parade in Edinburgh in July. Katie Duthie, Stewart McBain, Callan Erskine, Alison Salmond, Jimmy Wardlaw, Lee Fitzpatrick, Garry Brailsford
Perth & District Pipe Band AGM
Thursday 3rd November 2023
7:00pm
St Leonard’s in the Fields, James Street, Perth
The band AGM will take place on the above date, we encourage all members to attend.
Band Practice after the AGM
MÒD PHÀISLIG 2023
Huge well done to Callan Erskine at this years MÓD
15 and Under Piob – 1st
15 and Under Strathspey & Reel – 3rd
Congratulations to Órán Salmond & Cian McDonnell
Huge well done to Órán & Cian at Burntisland solos today
Órán –
2nd – Under 16 March,
2nd – Under 16 MSR
3rd – Under 18 March
3rd – Under 18 MSR
Cian –
5th – Under 16 MSR
4th – Under 18 MSR
City of Brechin Solos
Saturday 23rd Sept
Well done to all band members and instructors today at City of Brechin Solo’s
Under 18 – Chanter
1st – Murray Dall
3rd – Will Reading
Under 18 Novice Tenor Drumming
3rd – Kayli Folan
Under 15 Jig
4th – Callan Erskine
Under 15 – 6/8 March
4th – Callan Erskine
15 -18 Piob – 1st – Katie Duthie
15-18 MSR – 3rd – Katie Duthie
15-18 Jig – 1st – Katie Duthie
15-18 6/8 March – 1st – Katie Duthie
Senior Champion Piper – Katie Duthie
Senior Piping – Jig & Hornpipe -Bruce Erskine 3rd place
Huge well done to Órán Salmond, Fynn Iannetta-Lowe & Jack Folan who all played fantastically well in extremely hard sections
Onwards and upwards to the next solo comp
Perth Show & Perth Salute
A great weekend was had by the band.
Saturday saw the band perform periodically throughout the day at a very wet Perth Show, many thanks go to Perthshire Rugby for letting us use their gazebo, in order to keep everyone dry whilst performing for the crowds. A couple of band members had their debut with the band, well done David & Luca
Perth Salute
Perth and District led the parade for Perth Salute, leaving Thimblerow car park, straight down the High Street to the Saluting Dais at the viewpoint , along Tay Street and onto the North Inch. At the North Inch there were many groups taking part in a mini tattoo, dancers, singers, army cadets etc etc, The band were joined by Methill & District, City of Discovery, Scots Guards Association, The Black Watch Army Cadets to create a massed Pipes and Drums. Well done to all involved, great opportunity for the band.
George Kennedy
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of George Kennedy (Chuckles). George was a drummer in the Black Watch in the 1960s, during his tenure he played at President JFKs Funeral in 1963, and on the White House Lawn.
On leaving the Black Watch “Chuckles” took up the position of Lead Tip with Perth and District Pipe Band, where he carried out the role for some 5 years. Many of you may remember George from our participation in The Black Watch Reunion March, he was the one in the motorised scooter!!
May he rest in peace
Scottish Pipe Band Championships 2023
The band headed to Levengrove Park, Dumbarton on Saturday 29th July 2023, to take part in the Scottish Pipe Band Championships.
A great day was had by all, made even better by the band taking 5th Place in Grade 4a
Frank Byrne
It is with great sadness, that we have heard today that Frank passed away at 8:30am this morning, Thursday 27th July 2023.
Frank was a piper in the band for many years on and off, and thoroughly enjoyed his time with the band.
Our thoughts are with Franks immediate and extended family at this difficult time
130th Anniversary Ceilidh & Supper
We would like to welcome and hear from members past and present to come along and join us on Friday 29th September for a good old Ceilidh & Buffet Supper, if you would like to come along, get in touch at pdpb1893@outlook.com tickets will go on sale Monday 24th July. Can be pre-ordered by email
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