Scottish PR photograph of Garnock Valley Pipe Band

Scottish PR photograph of Garnock Valley Pipe Band

The sound of the pipes was last heard in Garnock Valley in North Ayrshire in 1965 and it was feared the collapse of the community pipe band would mean piping in the area had been lost for good.

But thanks to the support of the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) along with invaluable assistance from North Ayrshire Council, more than 100 young pipers and drummers are now receiving lessons each week.

Scottish PR.