Humboldt Highlanders 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 | Arcata, California |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | WUSPBA |
| Region | North America |
| Country | United States |
| Website | Visit |
About the Band
Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band is based in Eureka, in Humboldt County, northern California. Its history goes back to the 1980s, when it was known as the North Coast Pipe Band and was affiliated with the local North Coast Scottish Society. The band performed at local functions, festivals and parades, including events in Redding and Crescent City.
After a long hiatus, many original members joined with newer pipers and drummers in 2014 to reform the group as Humboldt Highlanders Pipe Band. The band wears Ancient Muir tartan and competes under the Western United States Pipe Band Association, with its Northern Branch listing showing it upgraded to Grade 4 for 2026.
Today, Humboldt Highlanders continues to promote Scottish traditional pipe band music in northern California through performance, competition and recruitment of new pipers and drummers.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2026 | Woodland Celtic Games & Festival | 4 | 2 | MSR | -0.71 |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Woodland Celtic Games & Festival | 4 | 5 | Medley | -10.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Caledonian Club of San Francisco Games | 5 | 3 | March | 5.33 |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Pipes & Pubs Round 2 | 5 | 1 | March | 7.68 |