Tuesday December 16th 2025
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland performing at a fundraising concert in Tait Hall in Kelso on Friday.
Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly
It was a night to remember when a famous military band struck up for charity at a Borders arts venue.
Scotland’s best-known military band, The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, performed a fundraising concert at a packed Tait Hall in Kelso on Friday, December 15.
The one-night-only festive fundraiser was in support of Poppyscotland, the nation’s leading Armed Forces charity.
The audience were treated to a selection of family favourites from the movies and classic Christmas tunes.
The show also included a selection of ceilidh tunes and a performance from the newly formed swing section, all led by director of music, Major Esther Hayes.
Scottish Borders Council convener, Councillor Watson McAteer, said: “I’d like to express my gratitude to everyone who attended the Christmas concert in support of Poppyscotland, the charity provides vital, life-changing support to current and former members of the Armed Forces community across Scotland. I’m sure your support was greatly received.
“We were treated to a fantastic night of music from the truly exceptional Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, supported by local musician Alan Brydon from Hawick and pipers Cammy Renwick and Steve Domingo. I hope the Christmas concert returns to the Borders in 2026.”
The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, based at Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh, is comprised of musicians from The Royal Corps of Army Music and is one of 14 regular Army Bands in the British Army.
More information about Poopy Scotland and the work they do can be found at www.poppyscotland.org.uk.
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