Eight pictures as the World Pipe Band Championships kicks off in Glasgow

Eight pictures as the World Pipe Band Championships kicks off in Glasgow

The World Pipe Band Championships are kicking off as 8000 of the best pipers and drummers assemble in Glasgow Green

Worlds Day 1: Juvenile and Novice Results

The first day of the World Pipe Championships saw the first two heats of the Grade 1 competition, two heats of Grade 2 and the Novice and Juvenile Championships. Glasgow Green was warm and almost perfect for pipe bands – no harsh sun, dry, with only a little breeze. After a hard fought contest George Watson’ College were crowned Juvenile Champions, North Lanarkshire Schools Novice A Champions, and St Thomas...More Worlds Day 1: Juvenile and Novi…

Worlds 2026 Friday: Grade 2 qualifiers form a 12-band Saturday final

Glasgow – August 14, 2026 – The first day of the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships enjoyed near-perfect weather: partly sunny, breezy, a high of about 20°C, and, best of all, no rain. The 13 Grade 1 bands competed in a four-part MSR contest and an own-choice Medley event, the results kept under