City of Plymouth Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Movement Story
Rank Points Trend
Profile Highlights
Discipline Breakdown
Band Details
| Location | Plymouth, Devon |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | England |
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About the Band
City of Plymouth Pipe Band was formed in 1975 by a former member of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
It was originally known as Plymouth Argyll Pipe Band, later became Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association Pipes and Drums, and changed its name to City of Plymouth Pipe Band in 1985.
The band has long supported parades, carnivals, and community events across the South West of England.
In recent years it has stepped further into major competition, marking its 50th anniversary year in 2025 with a first World Championship trophy in Glasgow and an All England title at Chatsworth. Not bad for a band apparently formed in a pub.
Leadership & History
No leadership history is available yet.
Grade History
| Year | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4B | 4A |
Competition Results
| Date | Competition | Contest Grade / Section | Place | Set | Rank Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | British Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 8 | MSR | -6.17 |
| 17 May 2026 | Pipe Major Jim McGinn Memorial Contest | 4 | 1 | March | 7.21 |
| 17 May 2026 | Pipe Major Jim McGinn Memorial Contest | 4 | 2 | MSR | 0.06 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Chatsworth | 4B | 1 | March | 8.03 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Chatsworth | 4A | 6 | MSR | -8.35 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Chatsworth | 4A | 6 | MSR | -8.35 |
| 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 4B | 5 | March | 7.48 |
| 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 4B | 6 | March | 7.48 |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Corby Highland Gathering | 4B | 2 | March | 5.62 |
| 13 Jul 2025 | Corby Highland Gathering | 4A | 3 | MSR | -0.71 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Colchester | 4B | 2 | March | 6.86 |
| 15 Jun 2025 | Colchester | 4A | 5 | MSR | -2.77 |