The 2026 UK pipe band season’s first major championship takes place at Ingliston, Edinburgh, with 124 bands entered across nine grades for the British Championships. Returning to the RSPBA’s major championship calendar after a one-year absence, the event features a strong Grade 1 field, including the return of Police Scotland & Federation, while defending champions Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia look to retain their title. With full fields across all grades and no heats required, the competition promises a busy start to the championship season. Read more here.