Barry Wilson

Barry is now lead tip with the Scottish Power Pipe Band, and in his first year led the corps to a top 6 finish in the Champion of Champions table. They continue to consolidate their position in the top flight of Grade 1.

Since his first appearance in 1987 at the World Solo Drumming Championships where he took a 5th place, the following 2 years saw him crowned juvenile World Champion. The year after, in his first year in the adult section Barry achieved a 4th place where he has continued to be rarely out the top 6. In 2007 Barry realised his dream and won the Adult Championship for the first time and in 2008 topped this by successfully defending his title to remain the current World Solo Champion.

Barry also continues to hold down a day job as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction industry, living in Kilmarnock with his partner Kineta Mordaunt and their son Charlie who was born in March.