Amazing Grace

The Beeston & District Pipe Band Society was formed in August 1965 by a group of enthusiasts who were past members of the 17th Nottingham (Beeston) company Boys’ Brigade Pipe Band. Membership of the Scottish Pipe Band Association was granted in 1966. That same year, wearing the Ancient MacDonald tartan which they still wear today, they took part in their first competitions and engagements. Promotion soon came, the band being upgraded to Grade 3 in 1970 and then achieving Grade 2 status in 1975 after winning the Scottish and Cowal Championships the previous year. Today the Band continues to compete successfully in contests throughout the UK and overseas.