Coalburn I.O.R. Pipe Band

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Coalburn I.O.R. Pipe Band

Coalburn I.O.R. is a pipe band established in 1894, based in Coalburn, South Lanarkshire.

The band hold practices every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7pm at the Victoria Hall, Coalburn.

31/08/2026

Coalburn IOR is delighted to announce the appointment of David Murray as Leading Drummer with immediate effect.

David is a vastly experienced instructor and drummer, having played in Grade 1 with Vale of Atholl and Dowco Triumph Street. His latest role was a successful period leading the Livingston Caledonia drum corps.

We now enter preparations for the 2027 season.

We have vacancies across all areas for players at G1/2 level. Interested parties should contact the band page. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

We would also like to place on record our thanks and gratitude to Craig Shanks for stepping into the role on an interim basis. This allowed the band to complete our 2026 competing schedule.

05/08/2026

🏆 GRADE 4B RECRUITMENT FOR 2027 🏆

Following our fantastic first competitive outing at Bridge of Allan, the Coalburn I.O.R. Grade 4B band is looking to expand our pipe and drum corps for the 2027 season.

We are actively welcoming approaches from:
• Young players looking to develop their craft on a direct pathway to our Grade 2 band.
• Experienced players of a standard to provide additional quality and depth to our existing corps.
• Bass Section: We are looking to recruit a permanent Bass Drummer.

⏳ Timeline:
Ideally, we are looking to bring in all new players by the end of September as we prepare to lay the foundations for our winter practice schedule.

🔗 How to Apply:
All interested parties can reach out in complete confidence by:

📥 Messaging our page directly
📞 Contacting Jay Wilson on 07305 512610

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our band!

02/08/2026

Congratulations to our Grade 4B band who placed third on their competitive debut today at Bridge of Allan Highland Games, picking up two firsts in piping.

Our Grade 2 band finished in 4th place in grade 2 and 1st place in grade 1 with four firsts in piping across the two performances.

Well played everyone.

27/07/2026

The band’s medley performance from the Scottish Championships 2026.

Shamu’s Walkabout
Annie Grant
The Ale is Dear
Archie Kenneth
Tricia’s Song
Kenny Gillies of Portnalong (Skye)
Stewart Chisholm’s Walkabout
Maxwell’s Bonnet

26/07/2026

The band were competing at the Scottish Championships in Dumbarton yesterday where we finished 9th overall in Grade 2 with a 3rd place in piping! 🎶

Next week we are at Bridge of Allan Highland Games where our Grade 4B band will be making their competition debut.

12/07/2026

Coalburn IOR invite applications for the lead drummer role for the 2027 season onwards. Full details below.

Deadline for applications is 31st August.

22/06/2026

Saturday marked the first outing for our Grade 4B band at Lesmahagow Highland Games.

It was a great experience for all the players, and for our supporters who got to hear the band in public for the first time.

Also joining us on the day was our good friend Bill Wright who was playing at his first Lesmahagow Highland Games since 1962!

20/06/2026

Coalburn IOR Pipe Band can confirm that Leading Drummer, William Kerr, has decided to leave the position in our Grade 2 band with immediate effect.

He continues to fulfil his tutoring role within the Grade 4B band.

Craig Shanks will take up the position on an interim basis and the band are committed to our competing schedule for the remainder of the season.

William leaves with our sincere thanks for his services over the past 18 years and the part he has played in bringing success to the band. Most recently in 2023 where European and Scottish Championship titles were won, culminating in our promotion to Grade 2 as Champion of Champions.

23/05/2026

The band were competing at the Dollar Academy contest today where we won 1st place in Grade 2! 🏆

Next up is the British Championships at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston on May 30th 🎶

10/05/2026

The 2026 competition season gets underway today as we head to Gourock.

We play 15:23 in Grade 2 and 16:20 in Grade 1.

Address

Coalburn

Website

http://www.coalburnior.co.uk/

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