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Scottish Pipe Band Championships bring music and tradition to Dumbarton

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan presents the winning trophy to Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band

Published 27 July 2025

Thousands of spectators enjoyed the sights and sounds of traditional music yesterday (Saturday) as the Scottish Pipe Bands once again took place in Dumbarton.

127 pipe bands from across the world descended on Levengrove Park for the event.

And after a day of intense competition, which saw bands from across the United Kingdom going up against bands from further afield including the Republic of Ireland and Oman. Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band from Northern Ireland were crowned Grade 1 Champions.

The band was presented with the winner’s trophy before they led the field to round off the day.

Chieftain of the event, West Dunbartonshire’s Provost Karen Murray Conaghan, said: “It was a magnificent day at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships. I am delighted that this event, hosted in partnership with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, has been another outstanding success. 

“As well as intense competition, there was rich tradition, fun, excitement and camaraderie among the bands and the spectators. I know I had a thoroughly enjoyable time and I am sure the thousands who attended will also have had a great day.

“The Championships is an integral part of the events calendar here in West Dunbartonshire and is a wonderful family day out. It always shows Levengrove Park in excellent light, showcasing what West Dunbartonshire has to offer.

“I’d like to thank all of the bands, and a special mention to those who travelled far, for putting on such a spectacular show.”

Colin Mulhern, Chief Executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: “This was another excellent year for the Scottish Championships with high standards across the board.

“It is no wonder that bands come here from across the globe and challenge themselves against the best bands across the United Kingdom. It always makes for a joyous day.

“Congratulations to all the winners and everyone who took part for making this event such a success.”

A full list of the winners in each category will be published here: https://rspba.org/