The Sons of Scotland Pipe Band of Ottawa
Established 1896
The sons of scotland in 2025
In our 129th year, the band is very happy to have as returning members of the Band Executive Donald MacDonald as our Band Manager, Nicholas Olmstead as our Treasurer and Secretary, and Bethany Bisaillion as Pipe Major. Our Lead Drummer Dave Nuttall continues to grow the snare drum line, and Wendy Chaytor's Tenor Squad is both impressive and talented!
Here's to another terrific year and great performance opportunities.
Here's to another terrific year and great performance opportunities.
national tartan day at beechwood cemetery
a show and reception with pipes, drums, poetry and history
tickets onsale now - visit eventbrite for all the details.
national tartan day and pipefest 2025 - sunday, april 6
join us in donating to the canadian cancer society to support our dear piper jim forbes and so many other worthy recipients.
donate here
May 3 - VE Day 80 in Ottawa
We welcome pipers and drummers to join us in a very special celebration of the end of WW2. In partnership with the Canadian War Museum, Veterans Affairs Canada and the City of Ottawa, we will have a celebration that's both unique and fun. A terrific party at Deacon Brodie's Pub ends the day, and it will be great.
Please visit our VE Day page and have a look at the information and register today - select your preferred spot and get your tune ready - it'll be a day to remember.
We welcome pipers and drummers to join us in a very special celebration of the end of WW2. In partnership with the Canadian War Museum, Veterans Affairs Canada and the City of Ottawa, we will have a celebration that's both unique and fun. A terrific party at Deacon Brodie's Pub ends the day, and it will be great.
Please visit our VE Day page and have a look at the information and register today - select your preferred spot and get your tune ready - it'll be a day to remember.
invictus canada 2025
the band in vancouver - our 50 members as part of the 333 member massed band with players from all across canada, ireland and scotland!
bbc northern ireland - the band
We are so pleased to welcome the wonderful crew from BBC Northern Ireland to Ottawa in July to meet the band, and then back with us in Scotland for the World Pipe Band Championships and more. This is a great opportunity to talk about our family connections in Northern Ireland, and how much piping and drumming means to us.
the scottish meets the irish
The band was honoured to be part of the Belfast Tattoo this year, with the invitation coming from their Irish Drum Major Brian Wilson. From there, the Pipe Major was invited to be part of a program to be filmed for BBC Northern Ireland.
And as we look ahead to tunes for St. Patricks' Day activities next year, we assembled a supergroup of pipers that will focus on Irish music for the occasions. There's much talent and inspiration in the ranks and we are very lucky for that.
And as we look ahead to tunes for St. Patricks' Day activities next year, we assembled a supergroup of pipers that will focus on Irish music for the occasions. There's much talent and inspiration in the ranks and we are very lucky for that.
upcoming travel opportunities
and how you can help and join us
The Sons enjoy travel to different places every year. In addition to our annual Scotland trip in August, we get opportunities to go to other cities and countries. We welcome guest players, highland dancers, and guests to join us when we have the space, and if you are interested in joining us, please email PM Bethany Bisaillion at [email protected] to see if there's a chance for you to come along.
In 2025, we are working on a big band for Scotland, and that trip will take place August 9 to 20 with some wonderful performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Come back for more details.
Our PM has expanded her tshirt line on her site Anarkilt and all the proceeds from the sale of the shirts goes into a Celtic arts fund set up to help anyone, anywhere with much-needed money for the things they need, which may include equipment, event support, travel funds, and more - with a very simple request, much can be given.
And if you want to donate by etransfer, you can send us an email at [email protected] and we can tell you how you can secure a spot on a trip that you might want to take with us - and are there some extraordinary opportunities coming up. Sometimes space is limited, so be sure to get in touch when you see the calendar updates, and notices on this page.
Get in touch anytime and see how you can donate, and help others at the same time.
Our music, our people, and our community - always giving, and always deserving.
In 2025, we are working on a big band for Scotland, and that trip will take place August 9 to 20 with some wonderful performances in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Come back for more details.
Our PM has expanded her tshirt line on her site Anarkilt and all the proceeds from the sale of the shirts goes into a Celtic arts fund set up to help anyone, anywhere with much-needed money for the things they need, which may include equipment, event support, travel funds, and more - with a very simple request, much can be given.
And if you want to donate by etransfer, you can send us an email at [email protected] and we can tell you how you can secure a spot on a trip that you might want to take with us - and are there some extraordinary opportunities coming up. Sometimes space is limited, so be sure to get in touch when you see the calendar updates, and notices on this page.
Get in touch anytime and see how you can donate, and help others at the same time.
Our music, our people, and our community - always giving, and always deserving.
new band baseball hats-
get in touch to get yours - only $25 plus shipping.
keep your head cool while staying cool.
send us an email to get yours today
limited number available - hit us up at [email protected]
tartan day weekend 2024
Donating to a great cause...
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 [email protected] 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. sons of scotland memories
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