Band Members
Iain Cox - Pipe Major
Iain is one of the original members of the band when it formed in 1994. He started his piping career in 1975, aged 11, with the 1st Troon Company of the Boys' Brigade under Pipe Major David Bone. He took on the role of pipe major for the second time in October 2005. In 1997 he gained the RSPBA elementary certificate in piping.
Ian Girvan - Pipe Sergeant
Ian started playing aged 10 at Auckinleck Primary. Previous bands include Kilmarnock Estate, Ayr Pipe Band Society and Mauchline High Commissioner before joining TBR in 1999. He was pipe major for 3 seasons taking the band to 2nd place in grade 3B at the British Pipe Band Championships in 2003.
Roy Davis - Piper
Roy is a native of Northern Ireland. He joined TBR in 1999 having previously played with Killoch Pipe band and Ayr Pipe band Society.
Gavin Smith - Piper
Gavin was a pupil of TBR under the tutorage of Ian Girvan and first began to compete in 2005.
George Campbell - Piper
George joined TBR in 2006 having previously played for 1st Troon BB Pipe Band and Ayr Pipe Band Society.
Andrew Bell - Piper
Piper of the Year 2007, Andrew joined TBR in 2007. He previously played for Kilmarnock.
Craig Mitchell - Piper
Craig joined the band in 2007. He previously played with Cumnock and District.
Ian Edgar - Piper
Ian has played with many Ayrshire bands over the years, the last being Cumnock and District before joining TBR in 2007.
