At one stage Kilbarchan Pipe Band was very well known in the area, on a regular basis they marched and played through Kilbarchan stopping at regular intervals on their route to give the villagers time to enjoy the music.
The dancers and helpers who accompanied the band had collecting cans at the ready and it was because of the generosity of
the villagers the band managed to financially survive, this was non profit making, the pipers, drummers, dancers and assistants
doing it for the love of their music.
One Saturday a month the band would make their way down to Largs beachfront and spend the day playing and entertaining the people who had come down to enjoy the sun and the sea, again the collecting cans were at the ready.
I have spoken to one of the drummers who played in the band and was told Kilbarchan Pipe Band were
the world champions in Grade three, no mean feat!.
I also know of one of the "younger" dancers who went on to teach a few successful dancers and still organises ceilidh's in the local area. Her father is 82 years old and still pipes every moment he can for Burns supper's; weddings etc..etc.., and for a few "wee haufs" he could probably tell you a lot more of the history of the band.
The new established Kilbarchan Pipe Band is now up; running and starting to thrive, so if you wish
details of what events are happening or wish to join please follow their site:
