It has been an incredible and exciting month for our Combined Cadet Force pupils, who have been busy participating in a number of activities across Scotland. 

Pipe Band perform at Polish Scottish Ceilidh
The RGC Pipe Band performed for an enthusiastic audience as they officially opened the Polish Scottish Ceilidh. This performance marked the start of the Polish Scottish Mini Festival, organised by the Polish Association Aberdeen. 
 

RAF cadets soar in flight
Twelve CCF RAF cadets, along with Mr Montgomery and Ms Johnstone, escaped the local sleet and snow for a day of Air Experience Flying at Leuchars Station. 

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day, sampling aerobatics and even taking control of the Grob Tutor aircraft. Thank you to the pilots and ground staff at 12 AEF for their enthusiastic welcome and for making it an unforgettable day for the cadets. 
 

National Piping Success
The National Piping Centre Junior Piping Competition 2025 showcased a remarkable display of talent from pipers across Scotland. Congratulations to Primary 7 pupils Larry, Andrew, and Aled who all placed in the competition. 

Larry achieved 1st place in the Under 13 March, 2nd place in the Under 13 Piobaireachd, and was named Champion Piper. Andrew secured 4th place in the Under 13 Piobaireachd. Aled was awarded 3rd place for his freestyle submission. 

Well done to all the pipers who competed in this annual national event celebrating young piping!
 

CCF RAF welcomes guest speaker
Squadron Leader Tom Raeburn, Class of 2009, returned to the College to inspire our cadets. Held in the Craig Centre for Performing Arts, Tom shared his incredible journey from being a cadet during his time at Robert Gordon’s College to flying with the RAF. He encouraged the pupils to seize every opportunity, emphasising the training and camaraderie the RAF offers. 
 

Pipe Band and Highland Dancers perform at ‘Weir Dancing for Doddie’
The RGC Pipe Band and Highland Dancers were delighted to perform at a charity fundraising event at the P&J Live. The pupils entertained over 700 guests, all in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation where a total of £101,444 was raised.

 

Community success in solo piping events
Primary 7 pupils Larry, Andrew, and Aled competed in The Robert Burns Federation North East Scotland Schools Festival 2025. Andrew and Larry placed joint first, and Aled placed third in the P5-P7 section of the competition (despite his broken thumb!). Congratulations to all three pupils on their success in the competition!

Congratulations to Pipe Band Instructor Mr Brown on his own piping success at the Annual Invitational Piping Competition. Held in Glasgow, Mr Brown placed 3rd in the Ceòl Mòr for the Glasgow Highland Club Medal and 3rd in the Hornpipe and Jig.