Police Scotland recognises the important influence and contribution pipe bands have made to their communities, and the musical legacy they leave.

The Pipe Band has the full support of the Police Scotland Chief Constable. Band members are proud to represent the Police Service of Scotland in this way.

The Pipe Band benefits from a close relationship with the Scottish Police Federation. As part of this new formation the Pipe Band will wear the Scottish Police Federation Tartan.  A fitting inspiration for the Scottish Police Federation's 2019 centenary, is the 1790 City of Glasgow tartan. Incorporating the colours of the Federation badge, the background comprises 100 black 'centenary' threads in which lies the now universally accepted policing symbol of the 'Sillito tartan' - the chequered band introduced in 1932 by Glasgow's then Chief Constable, Sir Percy Sillito. The blue commemorate the original 1779 police force of eight officers; the yellow symbolises the cultural and gender mix of the modern Force. Band members are drawn from across all areas of the Police Scotland organisation and include police officers, civilian guest players and members of staff.