As you would expect for band that have been in existence for over thirty years they have a number of established gigs that they perform every year. The band take it as a matter of some pride that their performance at these events is of a such a high standard that they are asked back again and again.
The band is primarily a non competing social band and therefore most of our gigs are made up of local gala days and festivals. These are generally great events to play at because everyone is out to have a good time. The band does however take part in the competitions for best band held at the Strathaven and Sanquhar outings and is proud to have won these on several occassions.
The following list is ordered by the usual date of the event.

Chapelton Gala Day
Chapelton is a small village about two miles west of Strathaven along the road to East Kilbride. The village Gala is usually held on the first Saturday in June. The parade normally starts at around noon and begins at the green down by the main road and winds its way through the village to finish in the park up by the bowling green.

Strathaven Gala day
This is the bands home parade and keenly anticipated by all members of the band. Strathaven's Gala Day brings out many of Strathaven's 5000 or so residents, plus many people from the surrounding villages. Also many people who used to live in Strathaven make a return to the village on the Gala day to see family and friends and enjoy the congenial atmosphere. The Gala day is usually held on the second Saturday in June. The pipe band head up the large parade which usually leaves from Station road at about noon. It then snakes through the town before coming through, the always packed, green and on to the bandstand in the park. At over an hour of playing (plus all the tuning up before hand) this is one of the bands longest gigs and the retiral to a local ale house for a reviving beer is always welcome, as is, of course, the ceilidh that follows.
In the week prior to the gala the pipe band can usually be heard on the Tuesday and Thursday night playing for the local Sheltered housing and old peoples homes throughout Strathaven.

Motherwell Gala Day(Colvilles park)
The Motherwell Gala day has as its focal point a gala in the Colvilles Park complex. A fun fair atmosphere and the attractive setting of the complex make this an enjoyable experience for the band. The gala is usually held on the third saturday in June with the parade kicking off around 11am.

Ferniegair Gala Day
Ferniegair is a small village situated midway between Larkhall and Hamilton. Its small gala is typically held on the last saturday in June and starts around noon.

East Kilbride Agricultural Show
The East Kilbride Agricultural show usually takes place on the last saturday in June. This is perhaps the bands most dangerous gig as it usually leads the prize winners parade. This involves marching in front of several tons of muscle on the hoof in the shape of cows, sheep and the very impressive Clydesdale horses. We can only hope their handlers have them well under control. Every year the drummers ask if they can lead the band for this parade and every year the Pipe Major refuses !!

Sanqhar Ridings
Undoubtedly the bands favourite 'away' gig. Deep in south Ayrshire the village of Sanqhar keeps up the age old tradition of an annual ridings. The colourful sight of the horses and riders contrasts with the kilted pipers and uniformed silver and accordian bands as they makeup what must be one of the most colourful parades in the country. The Ridings usually take place in early August. The band play for the parade and then later compete in the main arena for the best band prize which Strathaven have won in the past. After that there is just time for a beer or two and some piping in the local pubs before the massed bands parade. Here the pipe bands all join together and indeed sometimes join ranks with the silver bands to play together. It is a spectacular sight and the crowds fill the streets to see and hear it. After the presentation of the prizes there is usually time for another beer before the journey north.

Strathaven Agricultural Show
An easy gig for the Strathaven based members of the band as it is held at a farm just outside Strathaven on the A71. After playing for a while the band will then pipe the main prize winners parade in....usually to the strains of the tune Colins Cattle...

Rememberance Sunday Parade
The band always lead of the Strathaven Rememberance Sunday Parade. Marching from Station road up to the Cenetaph the band lead representatives of the war veterans and local civic groups. One of the pipers will take the duty of playing the Flowers of the Forest lament at the cenetaph.