4 SCOTS Pipes and Drums

27/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of our former Drum Major Callum Marr.

During his time with 4 SCOTS Pipes & Drums he was a valued member of the band and wider regimental family, and many will remember the contribution he made during his service.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those affected by this tragic loss.

Rest easy.

Cabar Feidh gu Brath.

01/05/2026

28/03/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 4 SCOTS Pipes & Drums – Back on Home Soil 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

4 SCOTS Pipes & Drums have returned to the UK from Cyprus and had the honour of performing at Edinburgh Castle to mark the 20th Anniversary of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Formed on 28 March 2006, The Royal Regiment of Scotland brought together Scotland’s proud infantry regiments into one. On that day, the antecedent regimental colours were lowered, and a single new colour was raised, symbolising unity, strength, and a shared future while preserving the traditions and heritage of those who came before us.

On Sunday, we continue those commemorations as we parade in honour of our veterans.

📍 Forming at the Castle Esplanade
🚶‍♂️ Marching to Canongate Kirk
⏰ Step off at 1145 hrs

If you’re in Edinburgh, come along and show your support.

Cabar Feidh gu brath 🦌

22/03/2026

Huge congratulations to our 9 new members of the platoon on successfully completing the 6-month Class 3 course at the Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming 👏

Over the past six months they have developed their musical ability, discipline and professionalism, mastering core piping and drumming skills, band drill, and performing to the high standards expected on ceremonial duties. A fantastic achievement and a strong foundation for their careers within the Pipes & Drums.

What better way to return to regimental duties than the whole platoon taking on a half marathon in Cyprus, all while raising funds for the SCOTS Heritage Fund. So far we’ve raised an incredible £975, and we’re pushing to get over the £1000 mark — any support is massively appreciated!

👉 Donate here: https://gofund.me/c93c3a6b0

Outstanding effort across the board:

Full Marathon

Drum Major Minto – 3:35:49 🏅

Half Marathon

Pipe Major Roberts – 1:45:21 🏅
Sgt Park – 1:55:05 🥈
Ppr Shannon – 1:59:16 🥉
Cpl Kirkland – 2:00:08 🏅
Ppr Rennie – 2:00:08 🏅
LCpl Fraser – 2:04:07 🏅
Ppr McLeod-Miller – 2:08:31 🏅
Ppr Restauro – 2:11:14 🏅
Dmr Wells – 2:16:36 🏅
LCpl Faulds – 2:19:53 🏅
Ppr Hartley – 2:24:15 🏅
Dmr Peyron – 2:33:29 🏅
Dmr Vermeylen – 2:33:29 🏅
Dmr Cabebula – 2:34:17 🏅
Ppr McConalogue – 2:43:45 🏅
Ppr Smith – 2:43:48 🏅
Dmr Volavola – 2:50:13 🏅
LCpl Michie – 2:50:55 🏅

An incredible showing from everyone involved — a real testament to the standards and determination within the platoon 💪

Tomorrow, it’s straight back into ceremonial dress as we rehearse for the 20th Anniversary parade of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Well done all 👏 🦌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

20/02/2026

The training for the Limissol Marathon/Half Marathon on the 22/03/26,has continued over the past 2 weeks whilst the band have been down under performing at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Australia 🇦🇺 and Newzealand 🇳🇿

Please share this post,and donate as little or as much as possible, to support the Pipes and Drums Pl, raising funds for the SCOTS Heritage in support of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

https://gofund.me/c93c3a6b0

06/02/2026

On 22nd March 2026, members of the 4 SCOTS Pipes and Drums will be swapping their kilts for running gear to take on the Limassol Marathon and Half Marathon.

​We are running to raise vital funds for the SCOTS Heritage Charity, an organization dedicated to providing essential support to the soldiers and families of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

​Whether it’s the full 26.2 miles or the half, the team is putting in the hard miles to give back to the Regimental family. We are asking for your support to help us reach our goal.

Please click the link below to help us reach our goal

gofund.me/f0bec45d1

06/12/2025

🎶 4 SCOTS Pipes & Drums – Army Solo Piping & Drumming Championships 2025 🎶

A huge well done to all 4 SCOTS soldiers who represented the battalion at this year’s Army Solo Piping & Drumming Championships!

For some of our players, this was their first time competing, making their achievements even more impressive. Competition is a vital part of developing as a musician — it sharpens skills, builds confidence, and pushes every player to progress.

👏 Congratulations to our prize-winners:

Piping
• Open Piobaireachd – 3rd Cpl Gillies
• Open March –1st Cpl Gillies
• Open Strathspey & Reel – 2nd Cpl Gillies
• Novice March – 1st: Ppr Rennie

Drumming
• Open Drumming – 1st: LCpl Faulds
• Open Drumming – 3rd: Cpl Dixon

Army Champion Drummer 2025 – LCpl Faulds🏆🏆🏆

Bugling
• Open Bugling – 3rd Cpl Faulds
• Confined Bugling – 1st: Dmr Michie

A massive thank you to the eight judges who officiated across the events, and to ASBM&DH for hosting.

Well done to all involved — 4 SCOTS continue to set the standard! 🎵

01/12/2025

A huge congratulations to everyone who took part in the Royal Regiment of Scotland Piobaireachd Competition!

We were honoured to have guest judges Colin MacLellan, Neil Hall and Lt Col Freddie Mcnair join us for this special event. 🎼

Competitors:
• Pipe Major Laing (SCOTS)
• Pipe Major Roberts (4 SCOTS)
• Pipe Sgt Park (4 SCOTS)
• Cpl Gillies (4 SCOTS)

After a fantastic display of original compositions, the overall winner was Cpl Gillies with his piece Salute to the Royal Regiment of Scotland. 🏆🎵

Well done to all who participated and took the time out of their schedules to compose and perform a Piobaireachd — a tremendous effort by all! 👏

Cabar Feidh Gu Brath 🦌

23/11/2025

🇬🇧 4 SCOTS Head to Paphos to Honour a Veteran’s Legacy 🇨🇾

Last week, we travelled to Paphos, Cyprus, to play in honour of Harold aged 102!!! A remarkable veteran whose story embodies courage, sacrifice, and resilience. It has been an honour to meet him and hear his incredible stories firsthand.

Harold served with the Scottish Rifles (Cameronians), first as a gunner and later as a Platoon Commander. On D-Day, 6 June 1944, he was among the 60,000 British troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy at Arromanches-les-Bains. He never forgot the bitter cold of the landing craft, the chaos of the beach, or the comrades lost as his unit pushed inland.

During the fighting in France, Harold was hit by a mortar shell, ending his time on the frontline. He was flown back to Britain for surgery and recovery.

By VE Day, he was in Edinburgh, driving troops when Churchill’s announcement came over the radio. The entire city erupted into celebration on Princes Street — a moment Harold described as joyful yet bittersweet, as he had recently lost his younger brother, who served with the RAF.

After the war, Harold made his home in Cyprus, where SSAFA has supported him for over a decade, helping him live independently with dignity.

08/11/2025

🇬🇧 British Embassy Poppy Ball 🇸🇦

Pipe Major Roberts and Pipe Sgt Park were out playing at the British Embassy Poppy Charity Ball in Riyadh. It was a honour to be part of it and support a cause that means a lot.

Hospitality was spot on. They were taken to the Edge of the World (unreal views 🌄), up to the Sky Bridge looking out over the city 🌃, and even managed to get to an Al Nassr match ⚽️💛
Sadly no Ronaldo that night… but still a cracking experience all the same.

Great trip, great people, great atmosphere. Would happily come back any time.

Cabar Feidh Gu Brath 🦌