Allan McIntyre

  • Instrument

    Bagpipes

  • Occupation

    Offshore Materials Coordinator

  • Beginnings

    Started learning in 2001 at the age of 19 during my time serving with the 1st Battalion the Royal Scots. Left the Army in 2007 and had a break from the pipes. Started back up in 2015 and joined Torphichen and Bathgate G2.

  • Other Bands and Achievements

    Performed in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo 5 times with the Royal Scots. Joined HMS Edinburgh for there South American tour to pipe the ship in to each port. Gained Army Class 1 Piper and Piobaireachd certificates and was recommended for Pipe Majors course. Left the Army before doing this. (biggest regret). Played with Torphichen and Bathgate and Dumbarton and District for a few seasons before joining SFRS.

  • Favourite Band

    Field Marshall, that Worlds 2018 medley performance was simply outstanding.

  • Favourite Tunes

    The Prince's Salute, Madonna Triangle and Heisenberg (own composition) haha!

  • Favourite Contest

    European Championships

  • Most Admired

    Chris Armstrong. Was in school with his wee sister.

  • Best Moment

    Playing Solo for Prince Charles at his diner table at Holyrood Palace.

  • Future Goals

    Get some trophies with SFRSPB

Allan McIntyre