It has been an incredible month of achievements for our Pipe Band with performances and competitions throughout March. 

Junior pupils perform at Gordon Highlanders Museum

Primary 7 pupils Andrew and Larry performed at the Gordon Highlanders Museum Piping Recital Series in front of an excited audience. Celebrated soloists in their own right, both pupils represent the youngest performers to pipe in the recital series at only 11 years old. 

RGC Solo Piping Competition 2025

Pipers from across the College participated in the RGC Solo Piping Competition 2025. This year's competition offered an opportunity for pipers of all ages and levels of ability a chance to be introduced into the world of solo competition. Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to our judges: Pipe Major Brinklow, Pipe Major Fraser, and Pipe Sgt Smith.

Beginner Chanter - The Menzies Shield

1st: Elliot C

2nd: Adam L

Development Bagpipes - Wing Comd Montgomery Shield

1st: Vihaan B

2nd: Fin McG

3rd: Struan McG

Novice B  Bagpipes - The RGC Parents Association Shield 

1st: Aled L

2nd: Abi C

3rd: Maxwell D

Novice A Bagpipes - The Capt Maitland Shield 

1st: Larry P

2nd: Andrew F

3rd: Adam K

Competing Pipers Competition

1st: James F

2nd: Larry P

3rd: Adam K

Best Dressed Bandsman/woman - The Button Stick Shield

Andrew F

Most Inspirational Performance of the Day - Limited Edition of the RGC Maverick Practice Chanter

Kate E

Combined Cadet Force Drum Majors’ Cadre

The Drum Majors’ Cadre took place at the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Dancing (ASBMHD) earlier this month under tuition provided by the Senior Drum Major (British Army). 

We are delighted to announce that Leo (S6) will represent Robert Gordon’s College by leading out the massed Pipes and Drums at the Beating Retreats during the summer term.

Open to all CCF Schools in Scotland, the aim of the cadre is to coordinate drill, parade discipline and select the Senior Drum Major for the CCF Beating Retreat on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade and in the grounds of Holyroodhouse in May. 

North of Scotland Quartet Competition

Pipers travelled to Gordons’ School in Huntly to take part in the North of Scotland Quartet Competition. Three very accomplished and professional performances resulted in a 1st place for the RGC A Quartet who won the Yule for Glass Trophy.

Scottish Golf Tourism Awards

The Pipe Band and Highland Dancers performed at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards at the P&J Live Arena. Our talented pipers, drummers, and dancers entertained over 500 guests at the prestigious national event, part of a week-long celebration of golf tourism in Scotland. The awards recognise outstanding achievements in the industry, honouring the finest courses, hotels, and experiences that have helped cement Scotland’s reputation as a world-leading golf destination.

International Family Therapy Association Conference

Mr Sumner and members of the Highland Dance Team performed a pipe and dance display at the P&J Live Arena. This conference brought members of the International Family Therapy Association to Aberdeen to share best practice from around the world.

Highland Dancers perform at Trinity Hall

Two of our senior Highland Dancers performed at Trinity Hall on 16 March during an event raising awareness of the Julie Development Initiative.  Founded by Princess Mayolein MacDonald in memory of the late wife of King Temple MacDonald Jamala II, the Monarch of the Odual Kingdom, the initiative supports local educational projects. The programme is backed by the Aberdeen African Royal Mission, and the event was attended by Patron Graham Guyan DL, the Lord Provost, the Lord Dean of Guild, and the Deacon Convenor of the Seven Incorporated Trades.