Thomas Barnes – Drumming
Tam’s drumming journey began at nine with the City of Newcastle pipe band, guided by Jimmy Regan. He advanced to grade 2 with Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary Pipe Band in 2012, learning from Gordon Smiles. In 2016, he joined the prestigious Scottish Power Pipe Band in grade 1 under Jake Jørgensen, contributing to their success by winning the British Championships in 2018 and leading the drum corps to victory at the Scottish Championships in 2019.
In 2025 Tam made his move to his current band, Shotts Pipe Band.
Tam has performed at notable events like the Christmas Tattoo in Basel and a royal engagement for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.
Beyond performing, he has taught over 500 students. Additionally, he serves as a visiting assessor for pipe band drumming with the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) and is apart of the committee for the Society for International Rudiment Drummers.
Scott Figgins – Bagpipes
Scott Figgins is a talented musician specializing in bagpipes, guitar, and whistle, actively contributing to Scotland’s folk and traditional music scene. He is renowned for his work with the fusion band Eriska, showcasing his compositions across three albums. In collaboration with Scott Garden, he released an acclaimed EP and is recognized as a sought-after session musician, lending his skills to various artists.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (2018) with an Honours degree in Traditional Music, Scott has performed internationally with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and alongside notable artists like Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain.
In 2024, he reached the semi-finals of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician competition. Known for his professionalism, Scott is available for solo performances and seeks new collaborative projects, eager to blend genres and push the boundaries of traditional music.
Rebecca Hill – Clarsach
Rebecca Hill is a Scottish lever harpist and composer whose music weaves together traditional roots from her upbringing on the West Coast of Scotland with contemporary influences from her base in Glasgow’s vibrant music scene.
A graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she was named ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards in 2020. Following the release of their debut album Thawcrook in 2023, Rebecca and her duo partner Charlie Stewart were named finalists for ‘Composer of the Year’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.
With a love for teaching, Rebecca regularly leads classes and workshops for Fèis nan Gaidheal and local authorities throughout Scotland, supporting young people in their musical journeys. She has also had the opportunity to perform and teach widely across the UK and overseas in Germany, Ireland, France, Spain, and Ohio, USA.