In the home of the Great Highland Bagpipe, the Australian contenders placed 18th. While this was a commendable effort, the band went into decline for much of the remaining decade, until its resurgence in 2001 under the leadership of Danny and Alistair Boyle, pipe major and drum major, respectively. After this changeover, Nunawading climbed from Grade 3 to Grade 1 in the space of a single competition season.
The Australian band's performance at the Great Highland Bagpipe competition was respectable but declined for the remainder of the decade until it experienced a resurgence in 2001 under the leadership of Danny and Alistair Boyle, who became pipe major and drum major respectively. Following this changeover, Nunawading climbed from Grade 3 to Grade 1 in a single competition season.