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.
2024 events
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January 8 - back to practice
January 20 - Robbie Burns mini band performance at St. Patrick's home, Ottawa (postponed)
January 22 - AGM
January 30 - Speaker of the House Burns Party at the SJAM Building
Mark your calendars - Robbie Burns parties on January 25 and 27 at Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street - 5 to 8 pm, no cover, free treats! Celebrating our 132nd anniversary of the Burns tradition in Ottawa. Book at table by calling them at 613 236 6464 - the pub will be full by suppertime.
February 19 - no band practice - Family Day
March 16 and 17 - St Patrick's Day parties, Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street.
Music, dancing, and lots of fun giveaways on both days - 2 to 5 pm. No cover, come with your friends for a grand afternoon! Maybe the patio will be open too....
April 6 - Fundraising reception at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa.
April 20 - the Tartan Day Expo, Mosaic Convention Centre, Ottawa
April 21 - National Tartan Day on Parliament Hill, Ottawa - please register via the form on the Tartan Day page on this site.
May 10 - Glengarry Fairgrounds massed band performance/Amazing Race filming
May 26 - Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Airport Parkway
July 1 - Canada Day Celeidh at Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street- 2 to 5 pm
No practice tonight!
July 6 - Dominion Tavern 30th Anniversary Party, 33 York Street, Ottawa - 9 pm show
August 3 - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville, Ontario
August 5 - Practice cancelled, enjoy your long weekend Monday.
August 10 - Hong Kong Veterans Memorial, Ottawa
August 17 - World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow, Scotland
August 24 - North Lanark Highland Games, Almonte Ontario
August 10 to 21 - Scotland Trip
September 1 to 9 - Belfast International Tattoo
September 15 - Carleton Place Tattoo, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street.
October 6 - Walk for the Centretown Food Bank, Ottawa City Hall
October 14 - Thanksgiving Monday - no practice this evening.
November 9 - annual Veterans show at the Dominion Tavern, 33 York Street - we are on at 9 pm.
November 11 - the band members are out on parade - no practice this evening.
November 29 and 30 - Party at Deacon Brodie's Pub at 247 Elgin Street, 6 pm. Call them to reserve a table at 613 236 6464 Pipes, drums, dancing, free giveaways! Come in your kilt, get a free dram.
December 14 - 2 to 5 pm Christmas Celeidh, Barrhaven Legion Tickets onsale now here at Eventbrite. Make sure you get yours soon - limited number available.
Christmas break - last practice, December 16, back to band on January 6.
January 27 - Band AGM
2025 - April Beechwood Tartan Day Reception and National Tartan Day - April 5,6
July, ScotDance Canada
July, Pipefest Ottawa
February, Invictus Games Canada
May - VE80 Day, Ottawa
Invictus 2025 will be in Canada, and PM Beth is taking expressions of interest from Canadian players who want to take part. Email her at [email protected]
The games will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Don't delay - we are almost full for numbers as of October 7.
January 8 - back to practice
January 20 - Robbie Burns mini band performance at St. Patrick's home, Ottawa (postponed)
January 22 - AGM
January 30 - Speaker of the House Burns Party at the SJAM Building
Mark your calendars - Robbie Burns parties on January 25 and 27 at Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street - 5 to 8 pm, no cover, free treats! Celebrating our 132nd anniversary of the Burns tradition in Ottawa. Book at table by calling them at 613 236 6464 - the pub will be full by suppertime.
February 19 - no band practice - Family Day
March 16 and 17 - St Patrick's Day parties, Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street.
Music, dancing, and lots of fun giveaways on both days - 2 to 5 pm. No cover, come with your friends for a grand afternoon! Maybe the patio will be open too....
April 6 - Fundraising reception at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa.
April 20 - the Tartan Day Expo, Mosaic Convention Centre, Ottawa
April 21 - National Tartan Day on Parliament Hill, Ottawa - please register via the form on the Tartan Day page on this site.
May 10 - Glengarry Fairgrounds massed band performance/Amazing Race filming
May 26 - Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, Airport Parkway
July 1 - Canada Day Celeidh at Deacon Brodie's Pub, 247 Elgin Street- 2 to 5 pm
No practice tonight!
July 6 - Dominion Tavern 30th Anniversary Party, 33 York Street, Ottawa - 9 pm show
August 3 - Glengarry Highland Games, Maxville, Ontario
August 5 - Practice cancelled, enjoy your long weekend Monday.
August 10 - Hong Kong Veterans Memorial, Ottawa
August 17 - World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow, Scotland
August 24 - North Lanark Highland Games, Almonte Ontario
August 10 to 21 - Scotland Trip
September 1 to 9 - Belfast International Tattoo
September 15 - Carleton Place Tattoo, Carleton Place Legion, 177 George Street.
October 6 - Walk for the Centretown Food Bank, Ottawa City Hall
October 14 - Thanksgiving Monday - no practice this evening.
November 9 - annual Veterans show at the Dominion Tavern, 33 York Street - we are on at 9 pm.
November 11 - the band members are out on parade - no practice this evening.
November 29 and 30 - Party at Deacon Brodie's Pub at 247 Elgin Street, 6 pm. Call them to reserve a table at 613 236 6464 Pipes, drums, dancing, free giveaways! Come in your kilt, get a free dram.
December 14 - 2 to 5 pm Christmas Celeidh, Barrhaven Legion Tickets onsale now here at Eventbrite. Make sure you get yours soon - limited number available.
Christmas break - last practice, December 16, back to band on January 6.
January 27 - Band AGM
2025 - April Beechwood Tartan Day Reception and National Tartan Day - April 5,6
July, ScotDance Canada
July, Pipefest Ottawa
February, Invictus Games Canada
May - VE80 Day, Ottawa
Invictus 2025 will be in Canada, and PM Beth is taking expressions of interest from Canadian players who want to take part. Email her at [email protected]
The games will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, BC. Don't delay - we are almost full for numbers as of October 7.
tickets onsale now for this event - visit Eventbrite for details
christmas parade, northbrook ontario
November 2023
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.