From quartets to pipe bands at the top of their game - a showcase of Scotland's young musical talent. Join us in Kilmarnock on Sunday 8 March 2026.
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A fusion of music and instruments... there’s no other competition like it in the pipe band world!
New prizes for 2025!
A thrilling first taste of competition ...
We’re thrilled to announce the date for the 2026 Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships — a celebration of talent, teamwork, and tradition! Whether you’re seasoned performers or new to the scene, we encourage schools to enter one of the many competition categories — Quartets, Junior C, Junior B, Junior A, Novice Juvenile B, Novice Juvenile A, Juvenile and Freestyle — showcasing the full spectrum of musical and performance skills.
Don’t miss the chance to nominate for the inspiring Eilidh MacLeod Endeavour Award, which honours dedication and spirit.
Entry will open early October, so keep an eye on our website and follow us on social media for updates. Let’s make the 2026 Championships unforgettable!
For 2025 we were very grateful for the generous support from; Wallace Bagpipes, sponsors of the Junior C competition, and The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust, sponsors of the Freestyle competition. If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to admin@sspdt.org.uk and request the Sponsorship Package for more information.
The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust is the charity that organises the Championships. The Trust offers cash grants, guidance and bagpipe loans to help introduce piping and drumming tuition to state schools. If you would like to know more please contact us through the SSPDT website.
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