Canadian pipe band crowned world champions after 'thrilling' contest
Summary
The Simon Fraser University pipe band from Canada won the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships held in Glasgow. This is the first time in 16 years that a band from outside the UK has won the title among 211 bands from 14 countries.Key Facts
- The competition took place over two days at Glasgow Green.
- Simon Fraser University pipe band from Canada won first place.
- The Field Marshal Montgomery band from Northern Ireland came second.
- The Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia band placed third.
- 211 bands from 14 countries, including youth bands, participated.
- Countries represented included Australia, New Zealand, Oman, France, Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany.
- The event is known as the World Pipe Band Championships or "the Worlds."
- The competition boosts tourism and contributes to Glasgow’s and Scotland’s economy.
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