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George Watson's College Pipes and Drums have three bands of varying ability under the leadership of Pipe Majors Iain Simpson, Ross Harvey and Drum Majors Mick O'Neill and Jim Clark. They are assisted by two part time teachers. There are currently over 200 children being taught either piping or drumming at Watson's.

Competing all over the UK at Juvenile and Novice Juvenile level, the Pipes and Drums are now one of the most successful teaching establishments in the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. Both the Novice Juvenile and the Juvenile bands are current World and Scottish Champions in their grade. They have also won the Champion of Champions award on numerous occasions.

The Pipes and Drums perform mainly at school functions however are in huge demand to play at other events including The Great Scottish Walk, Concerts and other Corporate Events. They have also travelled to various countries, performing in Canada, Japan, Belgium and Russia where they were extremely well received.

In recent years the bands have had tremendous success in the competition arena.