Kincardine Scottish Pipes Band
The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band celebrated its celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2008 and is believed to be the oldest street pipe band with unbroken service in Ontario. Founded in 1908, by Pipe Major William Young, the band first hit the street in late 1909 originally wearing the McKenzie Tartan and boasting a membership of 5 Pipers, 4 Drummers, and a Drum Major. For the first 20 years of their existence their ranks varied from 9-20 members and even included the renowned drummer, Albert Tucker, who had the honour of being chosen as the lead drum for the funeral of King Edward, in 1910.
Rob Roy Pipe Band
The Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dancers of Kingston, Ontario, Canada is a strong community organization with a long history of offering instruction in piping, drumming and dancing. As one of only a few permanently integrated band and dancer groups, Rob Roy performs in over 200 engagements (parades, community events, competitions) a year throughout Canada, the United States, and Scotland.