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The Geelong Highland Pipe Band is the original highland band in the Geelong area.

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The Communn Na Fienne association was formed in the late 1870's and is the original Scottish Highland community in the Geelong area. The name is literally Community of Friends or Friendly Society. Records tracing back to the formation of Comunn Na Feinne Pipe Band originated in 1907. Then in 1935 the name Geelong Highland Pipe Band was adopted.

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Currently performing all over Victoria, based in Geelong, The Geelong Highland Pipe Band is one of the oldest bands in Victoria.

Over the years the band has competed in virtually all venues in the state and at several interstate locations. At present the band does not compete but sets out to entertain the public with highland dress turnout and a wide repertoire of music.

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As well as many engagements in the Geelong district the band has performed at many other locations including Maryborough, Ballarat, Caroline Springs Werribee and Altona. The Band has been a regular at Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale for their ANZAC Day marches and services since 1953.

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Similarly, the Band has been a regular performer in the Geelong Gala Day procession, which is in aid of the Geelong Hospital. In fact, several of our members have records of attendance at this parade in excess of 50 years.

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The Band wears the McKenzie tartan and uniform costs are covered by the band. More info about the McKenzie Clan is available here.

The badge displays a stag's head with the motto "Cuidich 'N Righ" meaning "Help the King". The motto and stag's head come from the heroic rescue of King Alexander III by Colin MacCoinneach in 1263 who saved the king from a charging stag by shooting it dead with an arrow.

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Currently performing at any number of private functions, a regular performer at the Maryborough New Years Eve, and NYD highland gatherings, ANZAC Day at Fort Queenscliff, National Celtic Festival at Portarlington and Kryal Castle Scottish spectacular. Our members enjoy a great balance of social outings and the thrill of performing at a large variety of events and festivals near and far.