Eastbourne Scottish Pipe Band - now in it’s 112th year and still going strong - had a visit from the bands patron Major General John More-Bick CBE DL & his wife Anne who present
ed piper Alex Summers with a magnificent crystal bowl in recognition of his efforts during his 40 year continuous service in the band. Alex joined on February 13th 1970 so he has seen lots of changes but said, “I Have enjoyed every moment of my life as a playing member of this pipe band” see the pictures in the gallery...
 

AGM 2010

We are back for the new year and now into our 112 year! With this, we have the title of being one of the oldest non-military pipe bands in the country.

It was formed in 1898 by a Mr. George Brown (a Tailor) and Mr. Robert Campbell (a Baker/confectioner). The band began its life in what was then the Presbyterian Church in Blackwater Road Eastbourne. read more on the Band History page...

Welcome to the official website for the ESPB. Formed in 1898 wearing the Hunting Stewart tartan, the ESPB is a traditional, non-competitive band led by Pipe Major Andy Gregory ably assisted by Drum Major Bill Donoghue. Here you will find information about our organization including events diary, new photos,  hiring & recruitment and band history, take time to look around

Patron: Major General (Retd.) JD Moore-Bick CBE DL

Piping in Eastbourne since 1898

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Acknowledgments

Photographs by Phil Drouet, Debra Gregory, David Curd

112 Years for the band!

Congratulations to ESPB’s Alex Summers

Alex Summers will be enjoying his 40th year in the band this year. He joined the band on the 13 Feb 1970. At last years AGM he was presented the Founders Trophy to congratulate him on

his long and dedicated service to the band, which was the first year it has been presented.


Left: Alex being presented the Founders Trophy by Vanessa Savage (band Treasurer)

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