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Kilbarchan Pipe Band (Gr. 3B)
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Current Place
#309
Total Points
1491.30
Average Points
-1.09
Best Result
10.64
Competitions Count
8
Rank points compare this band against each competition field. Higher points indicate stronger relative performance.
This band's best ranked result came at RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships, with 10.64 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Latest Movement
(1)
Grade Rank
#15
(1)
Best Recent Recalc Move
(121)
Change Since Last Recalc
(46)
last competed Jul 25, 2026
Movement on this page mirrors leaderboard latest movement and is compared to the last ranking snapshot.
Rank Points Trend
Competition Placings Trend
Profile Highlights
Wins
3
Top 3 Finishes
13
Best Place
#1
Results Logged
34
Grade
Grade 3B
Last Competed
Jul 25, 2026
Best Recent Result
#3 at Renfrew Highland Games
Worst Recent Result
#10 at RSPBA - Scottish Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 34 results logged, 13 top-three finishes, best placing 1.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
77.00
Drumming Avg
75.45
Ensemble Avg
76.28
Best Discipline
Piping
Weakest Discipline
Drumming
Consistency Score
98.0
Band Details
| Location | Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
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About the Band
Kilbarchan Pipe Band is a community pipe band from Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire. The current band was re-formed in 2002 after a conversation in a local pub!
Since then, it has grown steadily as both a competing band and a teaching organisation.
A major milestone came in 2022, when Kilbarchan enjoyed an outstanding Grade 4B season, becoming UK, British and European Champions, as well as Champion of Champions. That success earned promotion to Grade 4A.
The band continued its rise and announced promotion to Grade 3B for the 2024 season, marking another step up the competitive ladder.
Leadership & History
Brian Knight
Pipe Major
Louise Hiddleston
Lead Drummer
Grade History
| Year | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4A | 3B |
| 2023 | 4B | 4A |
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 | 25 Jul 2026 | RSPBA - Scottish Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 10 | MSR | -2.78 | Yes |
| #2 | 18 Jul 2026 | Renfrew Highland Games | 3 | 3 | MSR | -5.90 | Yes |
| #3 | 18 Jul 2026 | Renfrew Highland Games | 2 | 4 | Medley | -7.83 | Yes |
| #4 | 27 Jun 2026 | RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 3 | Medley | 10.64 | Yes |
| #5 | 13 Jun 2026 | RSPBA - United Kingdom Championships | 3B | 4 | MSR | 3.36 | Yes |
| #6 | 30 May 2026 | RSPBA - British Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 6 | Medley | 6.96 | Yes |
| #7 | 23 May 2026 | Dollar Pipe Band and Drum Major Competition | 2 | 8 | MSR | -8.21 | Yes |
| #8 | 23 May 2026 | Dollar Pipe Band and Drum Major Competition | 3 | 9 | Medley | -4.94 | Yes |
| #9 | 10 May 2026 | Gourock Highland Games | 2 | 6 | MSR | -6.93 | No |
| #10 | 10 May 2026 | Gourock Highland Games | 3 | 4 | Medley | -1.89 | No |
| #11 | 28 Mar 2026 | Livingston Indoor Competition | 3 | 2 | MSR | -0.33 | No |
| #12 | 28 Mar 2026 | Livingston Indoor Competition | 2 | 5 | Medley | -5.35 | No |
| #13 | 21 Mar 2026 | Sanquhar (Indoor Competition) | 3 | 1 | MSR | 8.02 | No |
| #14 | 21 Mar 2026 | Sanquhar (Indoor Competition) | 2 | 1 | Medley | 0.00 | No |
| #15 | 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 3 | 2 | MSR | 4.55 | No |
| #16 | 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 2 | 5 | MSR | 4.55 | No |
| #17 | 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 3 | 5 | Medley | -7.64 | No |
| #18 | 30 Aug 2025 | Cowal Highland Gathering | 2 | 5 | Medley | -7.64 | No |
| #19 | 23 Aug 2025 | Rothesay | 3 | 2 | MSR | 2.01 | No |
| #20 | 23 Aug 2025 | Rothesay | 2 | 2 | Medley | 0.32 | No |
| #21 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3B | 4 | MSR | 5.60 | No |
| #22 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 3B | 6 | Medley | 5.13 | No |
| #23 | 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 10 | MSR | -3.76 | No |
| #24 | 26 Jul 2025 | RSPBA - Scottish Pipe Band Championships | 3B | 4 | Medley | 7.22 | No |
| #25 | 19 Jul 2025 | Renfrew Highland Games | 2 | 4 | MSR | -5.52 | No |
| #26 | 19 Jul 2025 | Renfrew Highland Games | 3 | 2 | Medley | 1.91 | No |
| #27 | 1 Jun 2025 | Girvan Highland Games | 3 | 2 | MSR | -3.12 | No |
| #28 | 1 Jun 2025 | Girvan Highland Games | 2 | 3 | Medley | -9.22 | No |
| #29 | 24 May 2025 | Dollar Pipe Band and Drum Major Competition | 3 | 5 | MSR | -4.57 | No |
| #30 | 24 May 2025 | Dollar Pipe Band and Drum Major Competition | 2 | 7 | Medley | -8.44 | No |
| #31 | 11 May 2025 | Gourock Highland Games | 3 | 5 | MSR | -1.16 | No |
| #32 | 11 May 2025 | Gourock Highland Games | 2 | 10 | Medley | -7.16 | No |
| #33 | 22 Mar 2025 | Sanquhar (Indoor Competition) | 3 | 1 | MSR | 7.11 | No |
| #34 | 22 Mar 2025 | Sanquhar (Indoor Competition) | 2 | 2 | Medley | 2.40 | No |