The Pipes and Drums are one of CEUOTC's finest assets and their talent and skills sees them play all over the world to large audiences.

Any new recruit can join the Pipes and Drums, whether they are seasoned piper or drummer or a complete novice.

They play a crucial part in CEUOTC functions and parades throughout the year, and add a unique dimension to all occasions. The highlight of the year is arguably the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which sees them take part among hundreds of other Pipes and Drums on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.

The Pipes and Drums also play a central role in the Remembrance Day parade in the Old College quadrangle of Edinburgh University, providing the beat as CEUOTC, East of Scotland University Air Squadron and HMS Scotia march off the parade square.  

Due to the novelty of bagpipes across the globe, the Pipes and Drums are often invited to perform in worldwide parades and occasions and in recent years, the P&D have played in front of the crowds of New York and Moscow.

It is important to emphasise that any individual can join the Pipes and Drums as long as they are committed and enthusiastic. Moreover, they will not have to sacrifice military training within the UOTC and will train concurrently with other first year recruits in their MLDP1 qualification.