History of the City of Exeter Pipes and Drums

The band was started in 1979 when John Fogarty and a handful of other local pipers gathered together for their common interest. It soon blossomed into a full Pipes and Drums band, with John being appointed as the band's first Pipe Major.

Pipe Majors

It should be remembered in the list below, that for several months in 1995, after the departure of Bob Hay, James Robertson held the post of Pipe Major. This was an interim measure until that year's AGM, when owing to James' other commitments, Tom Reynolds was appointed as full-time Pipe Major of the band. James, a professional piper, has always been a keen supporter of the band and his help in maintaining continuity of leadership during that time was vital.