Our HistoryIn the late fall of 1972 a group of people interested in promoting piping and drumming in Lindsay and district got together and decided to form a Pipe Band to be known as THE PIPES AND DRUMS of LINDSAY. An executive committee was formed with Ken Grace as President. lan Watt was appointed Pipe Major and John Lethbridge Drum Instructor.
In early public appearances kilts of many tartans were worn with blue battledress tunics but gradually equipment was purchased and the band was completely dressed in the Ancient Lindsay tartan. During 1973 and 1974 the band took part in a total of 70 parades, fairs, and competitions. In 1974 the first Tattoo was held in Lindsay at the Lindsay Central Exhibition Grounds. In 1975 the band participated in the Scottish World Festival Tattoo at the C.N.E. Exhibition in Toronto. The pipe majors were Ian Watt - 1972 to 1978, John Hunter - 1978 to 1990, Ken Grace - 1990 to 1999. The present pipe major is Al Harding C.D. who started in 1999. 
Over the past few years, the Pipes and Drums of Lindsay have expanded their performing area to include most of Ontario and parts of New York State. In 2003 the band enjoyed a 2 week tour of Northern Europe. On June 6, 2003, the band participated in the opening of the JUNO BEACH CENTER, the new memorial to Canada's Armed Forces in Normandy, France. The band also performed in other areas of France and Holland.
See the band members page for a complete list of current members. See the band members page for a complete list of current members.
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An instruction class was started and during the first winter practices were held in Parkview Public School. There were no shortage of recruits and with gathering momentum the band was able to make their first public appearance on April 30th. They played at Victoria Manor, in Lindsay, Ontario.