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Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#453
Total Points
1469.85
Average Points
-4.31
Best Result
-1.83
Competitions Count
7
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance. This band's best ranked result came at Girvan Highland Games, with -1.83 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Latest Movement
(1)
Grade Rank
#130
Best Recent Recalc Move
(4)
Change Since Last Recalc
(4)
last competed Jul 18, 2026
Movement on this page mirrors leaderboard latest movement and is compared to the last ranking snapshot.
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Last 8 Ranked Results

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Competition Placings Trend

Last 8 Competition Placings

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Profile Highlights
Wins
0
Top 3 Finishes
2
Best Place
#2
Results Logged
7
Grade
Grade 5 / 4B
Last Competed
Jul 18, 2026
Best Recent Result
#2 at Luss Highland Games
Worst Recent Result
#13 at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2
2026 snapshot: 7 results logged, 2 top-three finishes, best placing 2.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
58.31
Drumming Avg
49.44
Ensemble Avg
50.47
Best Discipline
Piping
Weakest Discipline
Drumming
Consistency Score
83.2
Band Details
LocationHelensburgh, Dunbartonshire
Founded1913
ActiveActive
AssociationRSPBA
RegionEurope
CountryScotland
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About the Band

Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band is a community pipe band from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. The band is usually dated to 1913, making it one of Scotland’s long-established civilian pipe bands. Recent public material describes it as having kept tradition alive for more than 100 years, while continuing to bring through new generations of pipers and drummers.

The band’s name reflects Helensburgh’s strong connection with Clan Colquhoun. The town itself was developed by Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, who bought the land in 1752 and named Helensburgh after his wife Helen.

Today, Helensburgh Clan Colquhoun Pipe Band performs at local events, Highland games and community occasions. It has also competed in the RSPBA scene, with recent recruitment material noting the band’s intention to compete in Grade 4B, alongside local competitions, major championships and community performances.

Leadership & History
John Low
Pipe Major
Grade History
No grade history is available for this band yet.
Competition Results
Results are listed in the same order used to calculate the current rank points total. The first 8 rows count toward the total.
Order Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points Used
#1 18 Jul 2026 Renfrew Highland Games 4B 7 March -3.28 Yes
#2 4 Jul 2026 Luss Highland Games Open 4 March -2.07 Yes
#3 4 Jul 2026 Luss Highland Games 4B 2 March -2.07 Yes
#4 30 Aug 2025 Cowal Highland Gathering 4B 4 March -3.64 Yes
#5 16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 4B 13 March -2.26 Yes
#6 26 Jul 2025 RSPBA - Scottish Pipe Band Championships 4B 19 March -15.00 Yes
#7 1 Jun 2025 Girvan Highland Games 4B 3 March -1.83 Yes