Back to Bands

Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band

Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.

Current Rank Points
Current Place
#189
Total Points
1506.15
Average Points
0.88
Best Result
10.39
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 British Pipe Band Championships, with 10.39 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Change Since Last Recalculation
10
Grade Rank
#12
Grade movement tracking coming soon.
Best Recent Recalculation Move
67
Latest Recalculation Impact
10
last competed Jun 07, 2026
Movement on this page means change since the last ranking recalculation, not necessarily since this band's last competition.
Rank Points Trend

Last 8 Ranked Results

Rank points by competition date

Profile Highlights
Wins
2
Top 3 Finishes
3
Best Place
#1
Results Logged
7
Grade
NJB
Last Competed
Jun 07, 2026
Best Recent Result
#1 at Markinch Highland Games
Worst Recent Result
#10 at World Pipe Band Championships - Day 1
2026 snapshot: 7 results logged, 3 top-three finishes, best placing 1.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
81.18
Drumming Avg
68.86
Ensemble Avg
72.45
Best Discipline
Piping
Weakest Discipline
Drumming
Consistency Score
83.4
Band Details
LocationEdinburgh, Lothian
Founded-
ActiveActive
AssociationRSPBA
RegionEurope
CountryScotland
WebsiteVisit
About the Band

Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band is a school pipe band based at The Edinburgh Academy in Edinburgh, Scotland. The school itself was opened in 1824, and the pipe band forms part of its wider musical and co-curricular tradition.

The band gives pupils the opportunity to learn Highland piping and drumming, perform at school and public events, and compete in the Scottish schools pipe band scene. It has taken part in events such as the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships and public performances including Highland games and freestyle pipe band events.

Today, Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band continues to support young pipers and drummers through tuition, rehearsals, performance and competition, helping pupils develop musical skill while representing the school in Scotland’s wider pipe band community.

Leadership & History

No leadership history is available yet.

Grade History
No grade history is available for this band yet.
Competition Results
Date Competition Contest Grade / Section Place Set Rank Points
7 Jun 2026 Markinch Highland Games Nov Juv B 1 March 4.50
7 Jun 2026 Markinch Highland Games 4A 5 MSR -2.59
30 May 2026 British Pipe Band Championships Novice Juvenile B 1 March 10.39
28 Mar 2026 Livingston Indoor Competition Novice Juvenile B 4 March -3.56
15 Aug 2025 World Pipe Band Championships - Day 1 Novice Juvenile B 10 March -4.84
15 Jun 2025 Edinburgh 4B 2 March 6.27
15 Jun 2025 Edinburgh 4A 4 MSR -4.02