The North Devon Pipe Band is made up from a small contingent of both, ex -pat Scots and devoted north Devonians committed to keeping the sound of the great highland bagpipe alive here in the deep southwest of England.

We practice twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights between 1900 and 2100 at the Barnstaple Sea Cadet hut in Barnstaple North Devon. Anyone who has a desire to learn how to play the instruments in a pipe band, or to continue playing from any standard is always welcome in our band. Our pipe corps is currently under instruction from Graham Gisbey

The band plays at various engagements ranging from charity fund raising events to military tattoos. We have been known to travel some distance with engagements in France, Scotland, Belgium and even New York. (All with considerable social elements included!!) The band has since 2003 participated in the November 11th Remembrance parade and service at Menin Gate and Cathedral in Ypres, Beligium. In 2007 and 2008 the band accompanied the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Ceremonial unit to the Luxembourg Military Tattoo and in 2009 the band was invited to participate in the 65th Anniversary of "Operation Market Garden" in Arnhem, Holland.

The band supplies uniform and intruments and new members are always encouraged to attend, whether as a complete learner or an accomplished player. We do have a comprehensive repertoire of tunes of a traditional Scottish theme.