Schools pipe band are World class
Huge congratulations to West Lothian Schools Pipe Band on being crowned World Champions in their grade at the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow this weekend.
The talented band members picked up the top trophy in the Novice A section for the first time, after being runners-up for the last four years.
It rounds off a fantastic year for the band, who also retained their Scottish Champions trophy in the Novice A category in Dumbarton last month.
The band were formed in 2007, and have previously won a number of trophies in the last 18 years, including UK and European Championships.
West Lothian Schools Pipe Band's pipe major Graham Drummond said: "We are absolutely delighted to be named as World Pipe Band Champions in the Novice A grade this year.
"The band have been working so hard to take the top prize after coming so close for the previous four years. They deserve this title for all the effort they have put in and we are pleased to bring the trophy back to West Lothian for the first time."
Executive councillor for education Andrew McGuire added: "Many congratulations to all the amazing Westies on becoming the Novice A World Champions for 2025.
"The young people involved put in a huge amount of work to get to this stage, so it's a reward for all the tough nights of practice and rehearsal. Thanks also go to their superb tutors and supportive families, who have helped the young people to achieve this fantastic result."
