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City of Plymouth Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#154
Total Points
1514.74
Average Points
1.84
Best Result
8.85
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 Colchester Pipes in the Park, with 8.85 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Latest Movement
-
Grade Rank
#28
Best Recent Recalc Move
(114)
Change Since Last Recalc
(4)
last competed Jun 14, 2026
Movement on this page mirrors leaderboard latest movement and is compared to the last ranking snapshot.
Rank Points Trend

Last 8 Ranked Results

Rank points by competition date

Competition Placings Trend

Last 8 Competition Placings

Lower place is better (#1 at the top)

Profile Highlights
Wins
3
Top 3 Finishes
8
Best Place
#1
Results Logged
14
Grade
Grade 4 / 4A
Last Competed
Jun 14, 2026
Best Recent Result
#1 at Colchester Pipes in the Park
Worst Recent Result
#8 at RSPBA - British Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 14 results logged, 8 top-three finishes, best placing 1.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
66.90
Drumming Avg
79.41
Ensemble Avg
11.11
Best Discipline
Drumming
Weakest Discipline
Ensemble
Consistency Score
0.0
Band Details
LocationPlymouth, Devon
Founded1975
ActiveActive
AssociationRSPBA
RegionEurope
CountryEngland
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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
Gordon Macaoidh
Pipe Major
Grade History
Year From To
2026 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 14 Jun 2026 Colchester Pipes in the Park 4 2 MSR 2.53 Yes
#2 14 Jun 2026 Colchester Pipes in the Park 3 5 MSR 2.53 Yes
#3 14 Jun 2026 Colchester Pipes in the Park 4 1 March 8.85 Yes
#4 30 May 2026 RSPBA - British Pipe Band Championships 4A 8 MSR -6.18 Yes
#5 17 May 2026 Pipe Major Jim McGinn Memorial Contest 4 2 MSR 0.04 Yes
#6 17 May 2026 Pipe Major Jim McGinn Memorial Contest 4 1 March 7.19 Yes
#7 31 Aug 2025 Chatsworth 4A 6 MSR -8.25 Yes
#8 31 Aug 2025 Chatsworth 4B 1 March 8.03 Yes
#9 16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 4B 5 March 7.48 No
#10 16 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 4B 6 March 7.48 No
#11 13 Jul 2025 Corby Highland Gathering 4A 3 MSR -0.71 No
#12 13 Jul 2025 Corby Highland Gathering 4B 2 March 5.62 No
#13 15 Jun 2025 Colchester 4A 5 MSR -2.77 No
#14 15 Jun 2025 Colchester 4B 2 March 6.86 No