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iThe Lowland Band of the Scottish Division was founded in March 1994 comprising primarily musicians from the former Regimental Bands of The Royal Scots, The Royal Highland Fusiliers and The King’s Own Scottish Borderers. The Band is permanently based in Edinburgh where, with the Highland Band, it shares the responsibility for the musical contribution to the many State and Ceremonial occasions which occur in the capital city. These include such events as the Installation of the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Guards of Honour and Garden Parties during the official residence of HM the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and, of course, the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
In keeping with all bands in the British Army, the versatility of the musicians represents one of the Lowland Band’s greatest assets. From within its ranks can be produced a wide variety of ensembles, ranging from the full marching band to smaller groups such as the fanfare team, brass quintet, saxophone quartet and the ever-popular ceilidh band.
As a Scottish Division band there is a regular requirement to work in combination with the Pipes and Drums of the famous Scottish Regiments.
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