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Hearing the sound of pipes & drums in Scotland is a very stirring experience. At Merchiston your son has the opportunity to join our brilliant Pipes & Drums programme and grow their music talent.
Under the expert leadership of Mr Warren, Pipes & Drums at Merchiston presents an incredible opportunity for pupils who would like to progress their skills in the discipline, whilst also offering a supportive space to those who would like to take up piping and/or drumming for the very first time.
The Pipe Band is a unique fusion of music and sport and allows pupils to gain confidence in perfoming and developing those all important teamwork skills.The Pipe Band performs and competes regularly locally, nationally and internationally - as well as featuring in our School events such as our annual Burns Supper and our Open Days. Our spacious grounds are a perfect backdrop for Band practice!
Mr Warren himself is a member of the Grade 1 World Champion Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band and regularly performs with the world famous Red Hot Chilli Pipers; he teaches passionately and your son couldn't be in more capable hands!
Mr Warren, Director of Pipes & Drums
![General George meeting pupils]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715177774/merchistoncouk/iwmyuvpi4dekrbizhmdc/GeneralGeorgevisit800x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715177774/merchistoncouk/iwmyuvpi4dekrbizhmdc/GeneralGeorgevisit800x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715177774/merchistoncouk/iwmyuvpi4dekrbizhmdc/GeneralGeorgevisit800x800.png","width":800}])
Merchiston was delighted to hosted Chief of Staff of the US Army, General Randy George, on 7th May for the 78th Kermit Roosevelt Lecture in the beautiful setting off our Memorial Hall.
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Our Pipe Band and Close Harmony Group choir have set off for New York to take part in the 26th annual Tartan Day parade.
The boys have had an extra special start to their journey, as they have flown on a plane piloted by the father of one of the band.
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The Merchiston Pipe Band took first prize in the Junior B Grade at the recent Glasgow Highland Club competition, held at Hutchison Grammar School.
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After a rigorous selection process, Josh G has been selected to play with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.
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Pupil Calum R had a great time perfoming at this year's Institute of Directors Awards Dinner last week. Find out who played with him!
![Merchiston Castle School Pipe Band perform at the GWC Schottish School Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1686235690/merchistoncouk/hoipblknycywvbbip1ay/PipeBandattheGWCChampionship_800X800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1686235690/merchistoncouk/hoipblknycywvbbip1ay/PipeBandattheGWCChampionship_800X800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1686235690/merchistoncouk/hoipblknycywvbbip1ay/PipeBandattheGWCChampionship_800X800.jpg","width":800}])
Last weekend our Pipe Band travelled to George Waston's for the 2023 CCF Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships. Find out how it went.
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Another incredible result for our Pipe Band, which comes on the back of their success at George Watson’s last week.
A fantastic result for our Pipe Band, who attended last week’s Invitational Contest at George Watson’s College.
Well done to III Form Pupil and piper Calum R. who had a busy Half Term playing at the opening of the new local Community Hub.
