Pipe Band Line Up Announced for 2026

Year after year, people tell us how much they love the pipebands at Crieff Highland Gathering, and we’re delighted to say that this yearwe’ve gone even bigger!

Last year, we welcomed 10 fantastic pipe bands. This year, we’re absolutely thrilled to announce that 14 pipe bands have confirmed their attendance for the Games on Sunday 16th August 2026! With approximately 200 band members taking part, the massed bands display promises to be an unforgettable spectacle and one of the highlights of the day.

This year’s incredible line-up features:

Morrison’s Academy Pipe Band

Comrie Pipe Band

Doune Pipe Band

Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Pipe Band

Alyth and District Pipe Band

Cupar and District Pipe Band

Queensferry Pipes and Drums

Dunfermline and District RBLS Pipes and Drums

Vale of Atholl Pipe Band

Kincardine and District Pipe Band

Kinross and District Pipe Band

Glencorse Pipe Band

Knoxville Pipes and Drums (Tennessee, USA)

Goulburn Soldiers Club Pipe and Drums (New South Wales, Australia)

Not only are we welcoming bands from across Scotland, butwe're also delighted to have visitors travelling all the way from the USA andAustralia to join us in Crieff this year!

Get ready for a day packed with stirring music, tradition,pageantry and the unmistakable sound of the pipes echoing around the Gamesfield. This is shaping up to be one of our biggest and best Gatherings yet!

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