Fraserburgh Royal British Legion Pipe Band (Gr. 3B)
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
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About the Band
Fraserburgh Royal British Legion Pipe Band is a north-east Scotland pipe band based in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire. Public listings place the band at 2 St Andrew’s Drive, Fraserburgh, with the band operating under the Fraserburgh R.B.L. Pipe Band name.
The band is closely tied to the local Royal British Legion Scotland community and has built a strong reputation as a town band, supporting local events while also competing on the RSPBA circuit. Recent public material shows the band led by Pipe Major Andrew Buchan, wearing Flower of Scotland tartan, and competing successfully in Grade 4A. In 2024, Fraserburgh RBL won 1st place in Grade 4A at the British Pipe Band Championships in Forres.
The band has also shown strength in smaller-format competition. In 2016, local press reported that Fraserburgh Royal British Legion Pipe Band collected 15 prizes at the 40th annual Miniband competition, earning praise as a source of pride for the town.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | British Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 11 | Medley | -3.09 |
| 18 Apr 2026 | Huntly - Indoor | 2 | 3 | Medley | -5.55 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 3 | 3 | Medley | 1.11 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 2 | 4 | MSR | -1.45 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 2 | 4 | Medley | 1.11 |
| 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3B | 8 | MSR | 1.69 |
| 9 Aug 2025 | European Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 7 | MSR | 3.53 |
| 3 Aug 2025 | Mintlaw | 3 | 2 | Medley | -1.11 |
| 3 Aug 2025 | Mintlaw | 2 | 3 | MSR | -5.49 |
| 26 Jul 2025 | Scottish Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 9 | Medley | -0.20 |
| 21 Jun 2025 | Lochore | 3 | 7 | Medley | -5.94 |
| 21 Jun 2025 | Lochore | 2 | 11 | MSR | -7.47 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Aberdeen | 3 | 4 | MSR | -3.85 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Aberdeen | 2 | 5 | Medley | -7.82 |
| 11 May 2025 | The North of Scotland Pipe Band Championships - Banchory | 2 | 7 | Medley | -9.32 |
| 11 May 2025 | The North of Scotland Pipe Band Championships - Banchory | 3 | 7 | MSR | -6.74 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Lothian and Borders Solos 2025 | 3 | 7 | MSR | -7.88 |
| 29 Mar 2025 | Lothian and Borders Solos 2025 | 2 | 7 | MSR | -7.88 |