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Perth & District Pipe Band
Band profile, current ranking snapshot, and competition history.
Current Rank Points
Current Place
#463
Total Points
1468.11
Average Points
-3.99
Best Result
3.29
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 3.29 rank points.
Movement Story
Overall Latest Movement
(1)
Grade Rank
#106
Best Recent Recalc Move
(18)
Change Since Last Recalc
(18)
last competed Jul 25, 2026
Movement on this page mirrors leaderboard latest movement and is compared to the last ranking snapshot.
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Profile Highlights
Wins
0
Top 3 Finishes
2
Best Place
#2
Results Logged
9
Grade
Grade 4 / 4A
Last Competed
Jul 25, 2026
Best Recent Result
#2 at Pitlochry Highland Games
Worst Recent Result
#12 at RSPBA - British Pipe Band Championships
2026 snapshot: 9 results logged, 2 top-three finishes, best placing 2.
Discipline Breakdown
Piping Avg
80.92
Drumming Avg
84.33
Ensemble Avg
81.52
Best Discipline
Drumming
Weakest Discipline
Piping
Consistency Score
95.9
Band Details
| Location | Perth, Perthshire |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Active | Active |
| Association | RSPBA |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
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About the Band
Perth & District Pipe Band has roots in the late 19th century. The band’s own history records that it was founded in 1893 by Pipe Major Peter MacDonald, a chemist who was also Pipe Major of the 4th Volunteer Battalion Royal Highlanders.
Archive records also preserve material relating to the band across much of the 20th century, showing its long-standing role in Perth’s civic and musical life.
Leadership & History
Alistair Duthie
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 | 25 Jul 2026 | RSPBA - Scottish Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 9 | MSR | -3.02 | Yes |
| #2 | 27 Jun 2026 | RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 5 | MSR | 3.29 | Yes |
| #3 | 30 May 2026 | RSPBA - British Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 12 | MSR | -7.70 | Yes |
| #4 | 13 Sep 2025 | Pitlochry Highland Games | 4A | 2 | MSR | 0.69 | Yes |
| #5 | 13 Sep 2025 | Pitlochry Highland Games | 3 | 3 | MSR | 0.69 | Yes |
| #6 | 16 Aug 2025 | World Pipe Band Championships - Day 2 | 4A | 11 | MSR | -5.32 | Yes |
| #7 | 9 Aug 2025 | RSPBA - European Pipe Band Championships | 4A | 15 | MSR | -11.33 | Yes |
| #8 | 3 Aug 2025 | Bridge of Allan Highland Games | 4A | 8 | MSR | -9.19 | Yes |
| #9 | 12 Jul 2025 | RSPBA - United Kingdom Championships | 4A | 9 | MSR | -6.94 | No |