The Glasgow Academy 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 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire |
|---|---|
| Founded | - |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
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About the Band
The Glasgow Academy Pipe Band is a school pipe band based at The Glasgow Academy, one of Glasgow’s long-established independent schools. The school itself was founded in 1845, and its pipe band forms part of a wider musical tradition within the Academy.
The band provides pupils with the opportunity to learn and perform Highland piping and drumming, supporting both musical education and Scottish cultural heritage. It competes in the school pipe band scene, including novice juvenile grades, and has represented the Academy at major events such as the World Pipe Band Championships.
Today, The Glasgow Academy Pipe Band continues to develop young pipers and drummers through tuition, performance and competition, helping introduce new generations to the pipe band tradition while representing the school in Scotland’s wider piping community.
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 | Novice Juvenile B | 8 | March | 2.74 |
| 10 May 2026 | Gourock Highland Games | Novice Juvenile B | 5 | March | 0.09 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 1 | Novice Juvenile B | 5 | March | 4.22 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 1 | Novice Juvenile B | 11 | March | 4.22 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Edinburgh | 4B | 4 | March | 1.02 |
| 8 Jun 2025 | Ardrossan Highland Games | Novice Juvenile B | 2 | March | 6.72 |