From its beginnings three and a half decades ago and as a 12-strong band practicing in the Fintry community centre in Dundee, the Fintry Pipe Band has always been known to stand out from the crowd. Founded by local Pipe Major William Smith in 1972, the original dozen members, drawn from Artillery and Black Watch TA bands, stepped out resplendent in Macbeth tartan kilts, favouring military pleat over the more common dress pleat .Glengarrys sporting black cock feathers and archer green doublets, bought second hand from Bullionfield Pipe band, along with fine horse hair sporrans, completed the band livery.

When the older members left, the band went into decline.  Harry Ellis had been giving tuition to anyone who showed an interest in piping within the band, this included the Pipe Major’s eldest son, Richard.  The band struggled on for a few years only having 5 pipers.  Stan Frew was the lead drummer and had the task of trying to encourage drummers to the band.  One of the young drummers was Richard Stewart who is now the current leading drummer.  Many of the original members were residents of the Fintry housing state.  The band has always taken pride in family involvement. Along with Pipe Major William Smith and his son Richard, pipers Tony Heron and his son Russell, who joined in 1976, the family bond remains strong.  In the current band there are Grandfathers` and Grandsons`, Husbands` and Wives, Sons and Daughters,  Boyfriends` and Girlfriends` all continuing this tradition.

After the retirement of William Smith as Pipe Major in 1987 his son Richard took over and the band has remained under his leadership to this day.

Fintry Community Centre Circa : 1980	Caird Hall, Dundee Circa : 2002	Birds Nest Staidum, Beijing 08/08/08

Now in its 37th year, the Mains of Fintry Pipe Band has become part of the fabric of the piping community. Since its very first performance playing with the massed bands in Dundee City Centre in 1972, and its first competition at Dundee Highland Games in Caird Park, the band has grown in number and stature. Notable performances chalked up so far include appearances before HM Queen Elizabeth in Dundee City Centre in 2002 and the Braemar Highland Gathering in 2005. The band has also attended the European Folklore Festival in Bitburg, Germany in 2002 and 2003. Over the past few years the band has taken part in many other events, in 2007 they were invited to perform at the Festival de Confonens in France for the 50th anniversary festival. This festival plays host annally to traditional groups from all over the world and is a member festival the CIOFF, the international commitee responsible for folk festivals throughout the world.
           
In 2008 the band secured the chance to put on a performance of a lifetime. After many months of negotiations they were selected to represent Europe to perform at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. This was this the biggest performance that the band, or any other pipe band for that matter, had performed at with a global live audience estimated at 4 Billion people!... there were 80 world leaders there to perform in front of as well as over 90,000 spectators in the stadium. the band arrived in Beijing 2 weeks before the opening ceremony and had to take part in many rehersals in incredible heat to ensure a perfect performance. Since returning from Beijing and on the back of this great success the band has become very popular and takes part in many events. Corporate clients hire the band at venues such as Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and even Glamis Castle, they perform in top hotels and even play at exclusive weddings. despite all of this the band still has its feet firmly on the ground and continues to play at local events, charity gala days, and small private performances.

The ethos set out in the bands foundations of everyone is welcome will always remain and the aim of family and friends first is still the reason why the band is so popular.