Author Archives: WDPB

Mid August saw the band compete at the last major championship of the season at Glasgow Green, and despite having a good run in our qualifying heat, a place in the final was not to be. With all four judges … Continue reading →

The 2025 European Pipe Band Championships were held in a very warm and sunny Perth on 9th of August. With the band finishing in the top three in the first two major Championships, they were hoping to go one better, … Continue reading →

On 26th of July the band took part in the Scottish Championships at Levengrove Park in Dumbarton.Another solid performance saw the band finish in 2nd place behind the Scottish Borders Pipe Band, which kept them well placed in the grade … Continue reading →

Wallacestone got of to a flying start under new pipe major Malcolm Swan at the weekend.With the first major championship on the 12th of July this year, rather than May, the band took third place in grade 3B at the … Continue reading →

With the outdoor competition season now well underway, the band travelled north to Forres on the Moray coast last weekend to take part in their first major championship of the season, having not attended the UK Championships in Northern Ireland.After … Continue reading →

The band are delighted to announce recently having secured its first ever sponsorship deal.Pilley Electrical Services is a family run business based in Stirling, who specialise in the highest quality of electrical work, carried out throughout Scotland.The company are led … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Wallacestone bass drummer Kris Scobbie who was part of the NYPB who opened the concert for the current World Pipe Band Champions, Boghall & Bathgate, at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow yesterday.The show was part of the … Continue reading →

The band are absolutely delighted to introduce our brand new Wallacestone & District Pipe Band Tuition Programme! With over 150 combined years experience in the piping and drumming community, our tutors are here to take you from Chanter to Pipes … Continue reading →

After the departure of PM Neil Henderson in December, an EGM was held last month and piper Ciaran Payne, who has been a member of the band for the past five years, was appointed the band’s 9th Pipe Major.The band … Continue reading →

After 11 seasons in charge, Pipe Major Neil Henderson has decided to stand down for the role.The announcement was made at the band’s AGM held in Brightons on 8th December. Neil can proudly look back on a very successful tenure … Continue reading →