Paul Warren served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders from 1978 - 1990, during which time he spent 2 1/2 years on operational duty in Northern Ireland, performed all over the world (including a 3 month tour of the USA), performed as the lone piper at the Edinburgh Tattoo, tutored and competed with the grade 2 competition band, and represented the Army in solo competition, winning first prize in Open Piobaireachd at Cowal Highland Games.
He was the first piper in the history of the regiment to graduate from the Army Pipe Major’s course with distinguished honours, as well as passing his Institute of Piping Graduate Certificate and Senior Teacher’s Certificate. After teaching at the Army School of Piping in Edinburgh Castle, Paul spent a memorable 3 months as piper to the Royal Guard at Balmoral Castle, during which time he was commissioned to compose a tune to celebrate the birth of Prince Harry. After leaving the Army, Paul was contracted to the Sultanate of Oman’s Royal Navy as Pipe Major and Senior Instructor, and spent the next 6 years setting up a pipe band school of music with a tailored training & examination syllabus, as well as forming two pipe bands - one operational band and one training band. Paul was awarded a special commendation for his dedication to duty and service to the Sultanate.
On his return to Scotland, Paul settled with his wife and family in his home town of Helensburgh. In 2000 he formed the Lomond & Clyde Pipe Band, and as Pipe Major has created a very successful organisation. The band currently competes in Grade 2.
Paul is passionate about his role as director of the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland, and enjoys the rewarding and challenging experiences in setting up and managing this innovative performance group.
