About the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band Association

The Vale of Atholl Pipers' Association SCIO is a charity registered in Scotland and comprises two pipe bands, playing at Grade 2 and Grade 4a levels in Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) competitions and Highland Games throughout the summer months. [1]

The bands draw membership from around Scotland but mostly from within Perthshire. The Vale has always had a strong tradition of 'growing its own' top quality players, whilst also attracting a wide range of pipers and drummers from other areas, drawn by the exciting music of the band and the ambition of the leadership team. [1]

The bands practice in Perth throughout the year. [1]

The structure of the bands playing at different levels enables players to develop, with commitment and a lot of hard work, from beginner through to Grade 1 standard. The talent of the players in the bands is in ready supply with many of today's young Vale players regularly featuring in the prize lists of many solo piping competitions. [1]