Methil & District Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Methil, Fife |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
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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
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 |