\n More than 35,000 spectators attended the two-day event, which brings together the best pipers and drummers from around the globe to compete in what is described as the \u2018ultimate battle of the bands\u2019.\n<\/p>\n
\n This year\u2019s championships finished on Saturday, August 16, with last year\u2019s winners, Inveraray & District Pipe Band, retaining the top title.\n<\/p>\n
\n (Image: Colin Mearns)
(Image: Colin Mearns)
(Image: Colin Mearns)\n<\/p>\n
\n It is the fourth time that the Scottish band, from Argyll and Bute, has been crowned World Pipe Band Champions, first in 2017, then again in 2019, 2024,\u00a0and 2025.\n<\/p>\n
\n Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band of Lisburn, Northern Ireland, took home second place while North Lanarkshire<\/a>\u2019s Shotts & Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band won third place.\n<\/p>\n \n READ NEXT:\u00a011 images from ‘Stop The War’ demonstration in Glasgow<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/p>\n \n \n \n Colin Mulhern, Chief Executive of The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, said: \u201cWe are grateful to all of the competing bands, supporters and spectators who joined us for our 2025 championships.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis year\u2019s \u2018Worlds\u2019 proved to be a fiercely fought contest, and our 2025 World Pipe Band Champions, Inveraray & District Pipe Band, deserve huge congratulations for winning the global title for a second year running.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cEvery one of the bands can take great pride in their wonderful performances. They gave us a splendid competition and demonstration of their dedication to excellence, and their outstanding skills and talent.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n The event was delivered by Glasgow Life on behalf of The Royal Pipe Band Association with support from EventScotland.\n<\/p>\n \n Bailie Annette Christie, chair of Glasgow Life, added: \u201cGlasgow is proud to host the global pinnacle of the competitive piping calendar, and of the city\u2019s long association with \u2018the Worlds.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThe championships are hugely valued by us as they shine an international spotlight on Glasgow as a fantastic and welcoming destination for events, attract visitors here from all over the world \u2013 boosting tourism and contributing greatly to the Scottish and the city\u2019s economy.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWe are grateful to all of this year\u2019s fantastic competitors for playing their part in ensuring the great success of the 2025 \u2018Worlds\u2019 \u2013 and our congratulations go to Inveraray & District Pipe Band on retaining the World Champions title.”\n<\/p>\n(Image: Colin Mearns)\n<\/p>\n
(Image: Colin Mearns)
(Image: Colin Mearns)\n<\/p>\n