Johnstone Pipe Band was founded in 1943, The band currently competes in Grade 1.

Working with Renfrewshire Council, Creative Scotland and The Scottish Schools Pipe Band Trust the band provides piping and drumming tuition in Johnstone High, Linwood High, Gryfe High, Renfrew High and all the associated Primary schools.

In 2017, The band launched a new Novice Juvenile band called Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band.

The band has a strong tradition in education and conducts Piping and drumming Qualification Board courses and examinations every year. Many members of the band study or have at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and others are also members of the National Youth Pipe Band.

The band has a proud history in the competition arena and has won 5 world Championships in its history.

Grade 3 Band - Up and Running!

After a few years of a break, it was fantastic to see our Grade 3 band stepping back out into the circle once again. Under the Leadership of Pipe Major Keith Bowes Snr and Leading Drummer Jennifer McVey, the band attended their first competition of the 2025 season at Dollar on Saturday 24th May where they were placed 3rd overall. A great start to the season securing two 1st placings in Piping. This is now great momentum to push forward into the rest of the competition season.