 The senior band reached Grade 1 in 1973, after winning eight out of ten competitions in Grade 2, and coming second in the others.The band won the World Pipe Band Championships in 1977 and 1978, and in addition they were Cowal Champions four times, British Champions three times, Scottish Champions seven times and European Champions twice.In 1983 Bob Shepherd stepped down, and was replaced by his brother George Shepherd.