Kelso Pipe Band

Kelso Pipe Band was formed in 1981 by Pipe Major Alan Veitch. They perform regularly at local events.

~ The Kelso Laddie’s Declaration night in April

~ Stob Stanes Ride-Out in June

~ Morebattle Ride-out in June

~ Border Union Show in July

~ Remembrance Sunday in November

The Band also support the town’s annual ‘Kelso Civic Week’ by leading the cavalcade of horses and riders back into town following the ride-outs throughout the week.

They also perform at

~ Procession for the Kirkin’ of the Kelso Laddie on Sunday evening

~ Drummers only, supporting return of the cavalcade for the Whipman’s Ride on Monday evening

~ the Colour Bussing ceremony on Wednesday evening

~ the Laser Light Procession (formerly Torchlight) on the Wednesday night,

~ at The Grand Ball on Thursday night,

~ Leading the Cavalcade out on the Yetholm Ride on Saturday morning

~ at Yetholm on the Saturday, for the Reel, before The Laddie and his supporters head back to Kelso

~ and in the Fancy Dress Parade around Kelso at night.

Please get in touch if you would like to join the band or sign up for lessons in either Pipes or Drums, this is open to both adults and children, the best age for children is 10 years or older.

Contact us via email address below or through our Facebook messenger.

They have recently been awarded more funding by local Charity Shop, ‘Charity Begins at Home Kelso’ and are extremely grateful for their continued support over the years.