Spirit of Richmond Pipe Band
In July 2022, the band competed in a rival gathering and placed first in the ensemble March, Strathspey, and reel competition. They also placed second overall on the day.
St Andrew's College Pipe Band
St. Andrew’s College is an Anglican high school for boys located in Makhanda (Grahamstown), Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was founded in 1855 by the Right Reverend John Armstrong, the first Bishop of Grahamstown. It is a semi-boarding school, with a number of day boys. St. Andrew’s College caters to 480 pupils from around the globe. The school is also a member of the G30 Schools group and closely associated with its brother school, St. Andrew’s Preparatory School, and its sister school the Diocesan School for Girls.
Transvaal Scottish Pipes & Drums
The Transvaal Scottish Pipes & Drums is South Africa’s Premier Pipe Band. Formed in 1902, the band is one of the South Africa’s most recognized and followed pipe bands.
south african irish pipes and drums
A Pipe Band, guarding the Irish spirit, challenging standards and clearing the way.
African Skye SA
The African Skye Pipe Band was officially formed in January 1998, by a number of pipers and drummers who had left the Witwatersrand Rifles Pipe Band in September the previous year. Between September and November 1997, these committed musicians used to meet at Rory Bellingan’s house at 145 Queen Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, to practice and debate a name and tartan for the new band. In November 1997, Rory moved to 333 Highland Road, Kensington and this weekly ritual continued there.