Preserving the History of Pipe Bands in North Carolina
Photo by Andrea Ihle, Loch Norman Highland Games, 2012
Photo by Andrea Ihle, Loch Norman Highland Games, 2012
About Pipe Bands in North Carolina
This website was created to document and preserve the history of pipe bands throughout North Carolina. Over the years, many bands have formed, evolved, and disappeared, making it important to record their stories for future generations.
Explore North Carolina Pipe Bands
Alphabetical Directory
Scroll through all the bands which have existed in the state. Each brief description includes year formed, charter members, a swatch of tartan, and what makes the band unique.
Through the Years
Bands by Region
The regional list of current, active bands is helpful for those wishing to join a band close by or for those looking to hire a local band for an event.
Celebrating Scottish Culture Across North Carolina
The website seeks to preserve the history of all things Scottish in the state: Highland games and festivals; piping and drumming schools; and Scottish organizations. Festivals, schools, and organizations are created, they thrive, or they cease to be. All the time and effort invested by those with the vision and passion to promote Scottish culture needs to be appreciated, honored, and remembered.
Piping Schools
Three North Carolina summer schools have offered instruction to hundreds of pipers in the last 50 years.
Highland Games and Festivals
View active and past games and festivals in North Carolina.
Scottish Organizations
Find the Scottish organizations that exist in NC today.