King Charles III Coronation Parade

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

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

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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