Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Lothian & Borders Branch | 75th Anniversary

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The 2019 season completed at Innerleithen on Saturday 14th September, thanks again to all the branch bands for their attendance at the contests throughout the 2019 season. Please find below a link to the final branch champion of champions tables for bands, drum corps and drum majors.

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The file is in Excel format and will automatically download to your device.

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Annan has a proud history of Pipe Bands and Pipe Band Contests, and this pride is shared by thousands of spectators on the first Saturday in July as the Massed Pipes and Drums march and counter-march along the ancient High Street at the conclusion of the Days ceremonies, immediately after the handing back of the Royal Burgh Standard.

The first contest held in Annan was 1950 and, over the years, the competition has grown from strength to strength. The Annan Riding of the Marches Contest and the Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway Branch Championship take place at Annan Academy playing field. Grade 2, 3 & 4 and Drums Majors From 2pm-4pm


There is over £4.5k of prize money to be won, as well as a fee of £150 per band for those who take part in the Carnival Procession at 13:00.

Entry form at https://www.rspba.org/documents/Entry_Annan.pdf

Enjoy the contests, but above all breathe in the unique atmosphere as you watch and listen to one the best sights and sounds anywhere in Scotland - Annan's unique spectacle of Massed Pipe and Drums at 6.15pm, taking pride of place on Annan High Street and rounding off yet another memorable Annan Riding of the Marches.

John Hughes
Chairman