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Methil & District Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#142
Total Points
1513.86
Average Points
1.73
Best Result
9.98
Competitions Count
8
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance. This band's best ranked result came at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2, with 9.98 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Change Since Last Recalculation
56
Grade Rank
#14
Grade movement tracking coming soon.
Best Recent Recalculation Move
56
Latest Recalculation Impact
56
last competed Jun 07, 2026
Movement on this page means change since the last ranking recalculation, not necessarily since this band's last competition.
Rank Points Trend

Last 8 Ranked Results

Rank points by competition date

Profile Highlights
Wins
1
Top 3 Finishes
6
Best Place
#1
Results Logged
12
Grade
3A
Last Competed
Jun 07, 2026
Best Recent Result
#1 at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2
Worst Recent Result
#10 at British Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 12 results logged, 6 top-three finishes, best placing 1.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
87.86
Drumming Avg
79.90
Ensemble Avg
90.24
Best Discipline
Ensemble
Weakest Discipline
Drumming
Consistency Score
88.0
Band Details
LocationMethil, Fife
Founded1988
ActiveActive
AssociationRSPBA
RegionEurope
CountryScotland
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About the Band

Methil & District Pipe Band is a community pipe band from the Levenmouth area of Fife, with links to Methil, Buckhaven and the surrounding district. The band is registered as a Scottish charity, with OSCR recording its charitable status from 18 May 1998 and its purpose as supporting arts, heritage, culture and young people.

Based at Buckhaven Community Centre, the band operates as a not-for-profit organisation providing piping and drumming tuition for all ages. Its role is as much about community music and youth development as it is about competition, giving local learners a route into the pipe band world without needing to sell a kidney for lessons.

The band has maintained a visible presence at local events, Highland games and community performances, helping keep piping and drumming active in East Fife. Like many district bands, Methil & District’s importance lies in its grassroots work: teaching beginners, bringing players together, and keeping the tradition alive in the local community.

Leadership & History

No leadership history is available yet.

Grade History
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Competition Results
Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points
7 Jun 2026 Markinch Highland Games 3 2 Medley 1.88
7 Jun 2026 Markinch Highland Games 2 3 Medley 1.88
30 May 2026 British Pipe Band Championships 3A 10 Medley -6.68
16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 3A 1 MSR 9.98
16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 3A 6 Medley 3.68
9 Aug 2025 European Pipe Band Championships 3A 3 MSR 7.59
26 Jul 2025 Scottish Pipe Band Championships 3A 14 Medley -9.71
12 Jul 2025 United Kingdom Championships - Ingliston Edinburgh 3A 3 MSR 5.24
21 Jun 2025 Lochore 3 4 Medley 0.10
21 Jun 2025 Lochore 2 7 MSR -5.62
1 Jun 2025 Markinch 2 2 Medley 1.30
1 Jun 2025 Markinch 3 4 MSR 1.31