Background
House of Scotland Pipe Band (HOSPB) has called Balboa Park, San Diego home since it was established in 1964.
The House of Scotland Pipe Band is associated with and sponsored by Balboa Park’s House of Scotland International Cottage. Now in its 61st year, the band performs throughout San Diego and the western United States in many events including the International Christmas Festival at December Nights, Spreckels Organ Pavilion concerts, Tartan Day and International Cottage Lawn Show events as well as various festivals and parades including Holiday Bowl, Coronado July 4th and Veterans Day parades.
As a member of the Western United States Pipe Band Association, HOSPB fields a competitive band at the Grade IV level in many competitions throughout the west coast. The band has also traveled to Britain and Canada for competitions. In 2014, HOSPB competed in the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow, Scotland to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary.
The band’s two CD’s, Taigh na h-Alba and Highland Holiday are available on most digital music platforms.
The band’s two CD’s, Taigh na h-Alba and Highland Holiday are available on most digital music platforms.
The band is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization.