Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC Pipes and Drums

05/12/2025

🏆Good day for Glasgow UOTC today at the army piping and drumming championships.

OCdt MacLennan
🥉Open Strathspey and Reel
🥈Open Hornpipe and Jig

OCdt Norman
🥈Open Piobaireachd
🥉Open March

OCdt Syme
🥈Confined March

OCdt Humphry also put on a great performance in Novice drumming having only picked up the snare one month prior.

23/09/2025

Are you a piper or drummer studying at university in Glasgow next year? 🥁🎶

Glasgow and Strathclyde University’s Officer Training Corp are recruiting pipers and drummers to join the ranks of our pipe band. As a member of GSUOTC you will be paid to play at prestigious gigs around the world.

As a member of the OTC you will also get the opportunity to take part in military, adventurous training and sporting opportunities.

Commitment is flexible and works around your uni obligations and best part off all you will be paid for everything you do 💵

If you are interested feel free to send us a message or pop along to our last open night👇

Wednesday 24th 1830-2030
@95 university avenue

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

Our last open night is tomo 1830-2030 at 95 university place 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶

Glasgow and Strathclyde University Officer Training Corp

Get paid to play at prestigious gigs around the world 🌎💵

Take part in exciting military and adventurous training 🪖⛷️

Enjoy a social atmosphere 🍺

14/09/2025

Are you a piper or drummer studying at university in Glasgow next year? 🥁🎶

Glasgow and Strathclyde University’s Officer Training Corp are recruiting pipers and drummers to join the ranks of our pipe band. As a member of GSUOTC you will be paid to play at prestigious gigs around the world.

As a member of the OTC you will also get the opportunity to take part in military, adventurous training and sporting opportunities.

Commitment is flexible and works around your uni obligations and best part off all you will be paid for everything you do 💵

If you are interested feel free to send us a message or pop along to one of our open nights👇

26/08/2025

This past month GSUOTC Pipes and Drums have had the pleasure of performing in this years Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

This year marked the 75th anniversary of the Tattoo, making it a particularly special performance to be a part of.

Our talented musicians from Glasgow joined forces with other Scottish OTC’s creating a combined band within the Massed Pipes and Drums.

Performing in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is, for some, a once in a lifetime experience. For GSUOTC Pipes and Drums events like REMT and other high profile performances fill up our annual calendar.

If you are a student in Glasgow and interested in joining a band that has the privelliege of performing in such events come and find GSUOTC at freshers events across all Glasgow Universities or contact us directly to find out information about joining.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC
Aberdeen UOTC Drums and Pipes
Tayforth UOTC Pipes and Drums

15/08/2025

01/08/2025

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025

The Pipes and Drums have just finished rehearsals for the Edinburgh Tattoo and tonight, members of the band performed once again on Edinburgh Castle’s esplanade for the first of this year’s performances.

We are looking forward to the month ahead with three more weeks of shows.

Glasgow and Strathclyde UOTC Pipes and Drums
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

23/07/2025

Pipes, drums, and over a century of tradition.

We’re proud to welcome back the Combined Universities’ Officer Training Corps Pipes and Drums to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade this summer.

Made up of students from Scotland, this talented group represents the very best of Scotland’s musical and military heritage. Each band wears its own distinctive tartan, Gordon, Hunting Stuart, or Mackenzie and together they form a unique ensemble with deep roots and proud traditions.

These students also take part in Army leadership training through the UOTC, building confidence, discipline, and teamwork alongside their musical skills. Many go on to serve or contribute to their communities as future leaders.

Having performed at Tattoos in Edinburgh, Basel, and even for Royalty, this is a group that brings energy, passion, and excellence to every performance.

Don’t miss them on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade this August.

Get your tickets to see them this Summer: https://bit.ly/46YmzhE

28/06/2025

Band members from GSUOTC were out today supporting armed forces day in Aberdeen 🎶