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Death of Peter Fraser MBE
November 07, 2025
The death has been announced of one of Scottish banding's most significant administrators and banding personalities.
Benson and Kirkintilloch tenure ends
September 05, 2025
The successful three year musical partnership between Hedley Benson and the Kirkintilloch Band has come to an end.
Long playing slice of Evans history helps future NYBBS youngsters
August 15, 2024
Sales from an 1986 LP recording of Kirkintilloch Band directed by the late great Richard Evans will help future generations of young players attend the annual NYBBS Summer Course.
German detour for Benson
March 14, 2024
Fresh from leading Kirkintilloch Band to success in Scotland, MD, Hedley Benson will head to Germany this weekend to make a conducting debut with Brass Band Sachsen.
Kirky open up for Band Supplies Challenge
November 14, 2023
You can hear the Kirkintilloch Band in preview action ahead of their Perth challenge this weekend — but make sure you follow the directions.
Kirkintilloch pioneer Dementia Friends link
September 22, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has become one of the first 'Dementia Friends' brass bands in country following a pioneering visit and training from Alzheimer Scotland.
Kirkintilloch pay musical tribute to much missed stalwart
June 28, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band has paid a wonderful musical tribute to honour the life and dedication to their band of the late Willie Tennant.
Tennant concert almost full to the brim
June 14, 2023
There are only a few places left to fill to enjoy the celebration concert to honour the wonderful musical life of Willie Tennant.
Tennant's excellence to be celebrated in fund raising concert
May 31, 2023
The remarkable musical life of Willie Tennant is to be marked in a special concert given by the Kirkintilloch Band this June.
Kirky to showcase Knight life ahead of Scottish Championship
February 24, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band will showcase its preparations on the First Section test piece ahead of its Perth challenge.
Kirkintilloch ready for new-build era
January 17, 2023
The Kirkintilloch Band is approaching the Scottish Championships with renewed confidence after completing their rebuilding process with the addition of a new MD and principal cornet.
Funeral service details for Willie Tennant
June 24, 2021
The funeral service details for the respected bandsman Willie Tenant have been announced.
Death of Willie Tennant
June 10, 2021
The death has been announced of the remarkable Scottish bandsman, administrator and teacher Willie Tennant.
Fraser dedication marked with presentation
January 10, 2021
70 years of remarkable service to the Kirkintilloch Band by Peter Fraser MBE has been marked.
Hood to make Kirky return for Cheltenham
September 06, 2019
The Swiss based Jamie Hood will return to Scotland next week to once again link up with the Kirkintilloch Band for their National Final challenge.
Further strength in depth added to Kirky revival
October 30, 2018
New players and experienced conducing leadership further strengthen Kirkintilloch's long term rejuvenation plans.
Burns nights at Kirkintilloch
September 14, 2018
Kirkintilloch take another big step forward in their rejuvenation plans as they appoint a new Resident Conductor and add to their player ranks.
Kirky aims to take first step back to brighter future in Perth
August 14, 2018
After enduring perhaps the most difficult period in its history, Kirkintilloch aims to return to the contest stage — but with long terms aims and objectives built on solid Scottish realism.
Kirkintilloch forced to drop out of Scottish Championship
February 06, 2018
The former five time champion has taken the difficult decision not to compete at the forthcoming Scottish Championship as they look to retain Grand Shield status and build for future.
New principal signing at Kirkintilloch
June 28, 2017
Daniel de Gruchy-Lambert becomes the new principal cornet at Kirkintilloch Band in Scotland.
Thornton to link up with Kirkintilloch
May 17, 2017
David Thornton will link up with Kirkintilloch Band for the 2018 Scottish Championship.
Munday nights are music nights at Kirkintilloch
April 26, 2017
The experienced Ray Munday has been appointed the Resident Conductor at Kirkintilloch Band.
McCann makes welcome return to lead Kirkintilloch in Perth
February 09, 2016
Phillip McCann will lead Kirkintilloch's challenge at the Scottish Championship in Perth next month.
New trio to boost Kirky Perth assault
February 01, 2016
The Kirkintilloch Band has announced a trio of new signings ahead of the Scottish Championship in Perth in March.
New faces in front and behind the Kirky stands for 2014
January 17, 2014
Kirkintilloch announce a number of personnel changes ahead of the start of 2014 contest season.
