We have solo players for hire for birthdays, parties and more - we have very much enjoyed playing at so many different and unique events. Let us know how we can help - from mini band to full band, and even some lovely highland dancers to make for a grand show.
Contact our Band Manager Donald MacDonald at [email protected] for details and more.
Contact our Band Manager Donald MacDonald at [email protected] for details and more.
2025 calendar of events
January 6 - We are back to practice.
January 24/25 - Robbie Burns parties at Deacon Brodie's Pub at 247 Elgin Street - 6 pm both nights - no cover, free treats! Celebrating our 133rd anniversary of the Burns tradition in Ottawa. Book at table by calling them at 613 236 6464 - the pub will be full by suppertime. Update - no tables available - both nights filled!
January 27 - Band AGM 7 to 7:30 pm at practice.
February 6 to 10 - members of the band will be traveling to Vancouver to take part in the Invictus Games on February 8 as part of the opening ceremonies.
February 17 - Family Day, no band
March 22 - Poetry and PIzza - Brunty all Dressed at the Colonnade Pizza, 280 Metcalfe Street, 2:30 pm. Delicious fun with the Scottish 'Banksy of Poetry'
April 1 - Red Hot Chilli Pipers at Meridian Centrepointe - tickets here
April 5 - Fundraising reception at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa.
April 6 - National Tartan Day, Parliament Hill, Ottawa at 12 noon.
May 3 - VE Day 80 in Ottawa. Details and registration open now on our VE Day page
May 8 - Canadian War Museum 20th anniversary performance and reception
May 10 - Ottawa Indoor Highland Games - 2nd place placing
May 25 - Tamarack Race Weekend performance
May 28 - 25th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony - PM Beth will play at 11:45 the tune she wrote at the Tomb.
June 22 - Carleton Place Tattoo, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street.
July 1 - Canada Day at MacKenzie King Estates - 3 shows at lunchtime. Free, family-friendly fun! More information on the location here
July 9 - Dominion Tavern event with BBC Northern Ireland - information to follow
August 2 - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville, Ontario
August 4 - Practice cancelled, enjoy your long weekend Monday.
Scotland Trip - August 9 to 20.
August 16 - World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow, Scotland
August 23 - North Lanark Highland Games, Almonte Ontario
2026 calendar of events
April 12 - National Tartan Day, Ottawa
September 20 - Carleton Place Legion Tattoo
September 20 - Carleton Place Legion Tattoo
london 2027 - visit the invictus page for details on the journey.
our invictus fundraiser with special guests his excellency mr whit grant fraser, c.c. and piper james gendron
thanks to the barrhaven legion for their terrific support, the katharine robinson highland dancers and the celtic kitchen party musicians - they joined the band for a great afternoon of fun and fellowship.
the new lion rampant on location
playing around the ottawa region
Robbie Burns show at the St. Pat's Retirement Home, Ottawa on Sunday, January 23. Lots of music and Burns poems - it was so great to be there and we loved it all.
