Grampian Police Pipe Band
| Grampian Police Scotland Pipe Band | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Established | 1907 |
| Grade | 2 |
| Pipe major | Julie Brinklow |
| Drum sergeant | Lucy Maclean |
| Tartan | Grampian Police |
| Website | www |
Grampian Police Scotland Pipe Band is a Grade 2 pipe band from the North East of Scotland and is associated with Grampian Police. The band is open to both civilians and members of the police force.
History
[edit]The band was formed as Aberdeen City Police Pipe Band in 1907, wearing the Hunting Gordon tartan.[1] In 1965 a new uniform was introduced with the Black Stewart tartan.[1]
The merger of police forces in the north of Scotland to create Grampian police resulted in the present name of the band being adopted.
The band was promoted to Grade 1 for the start of the 1995 season, until it moved back to Grade 2 in 2005. For the 2012 season, the band returned to Grade 1, having changed both its pipe major and drum sergeant.[1][2] It placed 16th overall in the 2012 World Pipe Band Championships.[3][4]
After a 6 year hiatus, in October 2024, the band reformed under the leadership of Pipe Major Julie Brinklow and Leading Drummer Lucy Maclean.
Events
[edit]The band plays at highland games and RSPBA competitions as well as police and community events.[1] In 1990, the band played for the Queen Mother to celebrate her 90th birthday.[1]
Discography
[edit]- The Bluebells of Scotland, Flower of Scotland (1995) [5]
- The Pipes & Drums of Scotland (2005) [6]
- Police Pipe Bands of Scotland (2010) [7]
- Best of Scottish Pipes and Drums (2010) [8]
- Marches Ecossaises (2011) [9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Grampian Police Pipeband". Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ After changes, Grampian Police set sights on Grade 1 success | pipes|drums
- ^ "Grampian Police competition records at the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association>".[dead link]
- ^ "BBC coverage of the Grampian Police Pipe Band at the 2012 World Pipe Band Championships".
- ^ "The Bluebells of Scotland, Flower of Scotland". Archived from the original on 19 April 2013.
- ^ "The Pipes & Drums of Scotland".
- ^ "Police Pipe Bands of Scotland". Archived from the original on 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Best of Scottish Pipes and Drums".
- ^ "Marches Ecossaises".