The band first entered competitions organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association in 1977, starting in Grade 4, but by 1983 the band had been promoted to Grade 1. The band came second in the Champion of Champions table during the 1980s, and won the European and British Championship titles in 1988 and 1989 respectively.
The band's early participation in competitions with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association led to their progression through different levels, culminating in their success at the Champion of Champions table and subsequent wins in the European and British Championships.