Frank Byrne

It is with great sadness, that we have heard today that Frank passed away at 8:30am this morning, Thursday 27th July 2023.

Frank was a piper in the band for many years on and off, and thoroughly enjoyed his time with the band.

Our thoughts are with Franks immediate and extended family at this difficult time

130th Anniversary Ceilidh & Supper

We would like to welcome and hear from members past and present to come along and join us on Friday 29th September for a good old Ceilidh & Buffet Supper, if you would like to come along, get in touch at [email protected] tickets will go on sale Monday 24th July. Can be pre-ordered by email
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Forres Highland Games

Congratulations to Callan Erskine who competed in Solo Piping at Forres Highland Games on Saturday 8th July.

Callanโ€™ results were:

14 & Under

1st Piobaireachd

1st March

1st Strathspey & Reel

Overall 14 & Under Champion Piper

Well done Callan from all at Perth and District Pipe Band

Honours of Scotland

Perth and District Pipe Band were given the opportunity to join the ranks of the Atholl Highlanders Pipe Band, as part of the Honours of Scotland parade in Edinburgh, on Wednesday 5th July 2023 to celebrate King Charles III receiving the Crown Jewels of Scotland. Those who took part were:

Callan Erskine, Alison Salmond, Jimmy Wardlaw, Stewart McBain, Katie Duthie,

We have 3 Atholl Highlanders in the band

Company Sergeant Major Garry Brailsford

Private Lee Fitzpatrick

Piper – Pte Alistair Duthie (Pipey)

Well done to all, what a great honour to be part of Scottish History

130th Anniversary Ceilidh

Save the date – Friday 29th September 2023

Come along and join us on Friday 29th September 2023, Huntingtower Hotel, for our 130th Anniversary Ceilidh, tickets will be on sale by the middle of July, all welcome


Band- Fรฌobha Ceilidh Band

Highlands and Islands Music Festival

Oban 2023

Saturday 29th April

Congratulations to Callan Erskine who travelled to Oban to compete in the Highland and Islands Solo competition.

Callan did extremely well in a class of 17, excellent results ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

2nd Place. 15 & Under Ground of Piobaireachd

3rd Place 15 & Under Jig

4th Place 15 & Under Strathspey & Reel

6th Place. 15 & Under March

Keep up the great work Callan

Kingdom Thistle Solo Competition

Huge congratulations to Cian, ร“rรกn and John William who today competed at Kingdom Thistle solo competition at Lochgelly High School

Piping:

Under 16 – March – 1st – John William Brown

Under 18 – MSR – 2nd – John William Brown

Tenor:

Under 16 – March – 2nd – ร“rรกn Salmond

Well done to Cian McDonnell who competed in an extremely hard section, keep up the great work

130th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Reaching out to previous members of Perth and District Pipe Band

Come along and join us to celebrate 130 years of P&D, letโ€™s make it a special one to remember,

Drink on arrival. 3 course meal and dancing to Fรฌobha Ceilidh Band.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the secretary at: [email protected]. We require numbers and payment by 1st April 2023

Would be fantastic to have as many as possible previous members join us

Congratulations to Callan Erskine

Congratulations to Callan Erskine

Callan travelled to Fort William to compete in the Lochaber Piping Society Junior Competition last Saturday – 25th March

1st Dress & Deportment
1st Piob (Ground only)
2nd Jig
5th March
5th Strathspey & Reel
6th Slow Air