The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band of Ottawa
Established 1896


If you are interested in joining the Sons of Scotland as a piper or drummer, drop us a line. Our history dates back to 1896, but the mandate stays the same - provide free instruction to those who wish to learn, and then go into the community to present that music. We welcome players to get in touch about lessons, and come out when they are ready to join our classes.

E-mail the band Manager Robert Derry at derryr9@gmail.com for information on coming out and what you need before you do!

2018 royal performance
balmoral castle, ballater, scotland
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Her majesty the queen welcomes the sons of scotland pipe band, dancers,  and guests

We welcome you to join us - visit the Travel to Scotland page for information on our 2018 journey.  It will be a very special one, and we'd love for you to come with us!

National tartan day 2018

Join us on Sunday, April 22 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa at 12 noon for the annual National Tartan Day celebrations - register below to be part of our day!  Show ends at 1 pm sharp.
Tunes are:  The Rowan Tree, Scotland the Brave, Wings, Green Hills, Battle's Over, Bonnie Lass of Fyvie, Highland Cathedral and the Black Bear - plus other standards.

Asssembly is at the Lord Elgin Hotel at 100 Elgin Street in the MacDonald Room off the foyer anytime after 10:30 am.  Tuning is in Confederation Park, step off at 11:45 am to march to the Hill - we'll review the tunes before we go, and PM Bisaillion will play for the highland dancers.
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​ .Pipers, drummers, dancers and guests all welcome - wear your tartans and be part of history!
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    national tartan day 2018

scotland tonight 2017

Please enjoy this slideshow marking the end of 2017 with photos from our wonderful trips!

Burns dinner 2018 slideshow

grey cup 105 - ottawa, november 2017

Giving and Giving back
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A campaign to help the band reach out to the community and provide wonderful drumming tuition to people who wish to learn - for only $50 you can make a difference in someone's life.  Music is both amazing to hear and to play and can bring such joy to many.  We hope you can give and share our campaign!
Go Fund Me

Donating to a great cause...

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The Sons of Scotland are pleased to be supporting youth in our community with piping and drumming classes.  The school of the Ottawa City Piping College supports the work of the Sons of Scotland - if you want to donate to this wonderful program, please email us at sospb@sospb.com  The Ottawa City Piping College is a registered non profit organization.  We contribute to the teaching and travel of the many members of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band.

 A new travel partner

The band is pleased to announce their new travel partner in Flight Centre.  Based in Ottawa, but operating worldwide, Flight Centre will help with both private and group travel - to anywhere you want to go, and for groups of all sizes.
For the best rates and superior service, contact Nicole Walter at nicole.walter@flightcentre.ca and she will help you.  Tell them the Sons of Scotland sent you - and you'll be very happy you did!
Support Canada's Oldest Civilian Pipe Band! 
Donate to our organization today!

the royal mail


The Sons of Scotland have a wonderful opportunity to help celebrate their visit to Balmoral Castle this summer to perform for Her Majesty The Queen and they welcome you to be part of that special day!
2018 is the 65th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation, and they welcome you to write a card or letter that they will take to Balmoral and present in a gift to Her Majesty.
You can mail yours to the band care of their friend MP Charlie Angus - no postage required - at
MP Charlie Angus
House of Commons
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6

Alternatively, you can deliver them to the band in person when you see them - we hope to have them all ready by the start of August, so don't delay, and be part of this celebration if you wish to.

send us your pictures!

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If you've attended one of our events and have video or photos of us, send them along to our Media team at sospbphotos@gmail.com


​​We want to hear from you!  Thank you!

beijing 2018

Members of the Sons of Scotland have been invited to perform in the cities of Beijing and Chengdu during a short visit in late April.  They will participate in events celebrating the relationship between Canada and China, and our environment.  We will post photos upon our return.

A Sons slideshow....with recollections of many great adventures, and more to come....