Saor Patrol SaorPatrol.com ( pronounced 'shore' and comes from the Gaelic word ‘Saorsa’, meaning freedom / liberty)


Bringing back from the past a unique sound of Scotland into the 21st century, launching their audience into the tribal, turbulent era of times long gone.

Those that have heard SAOR PATROL live never to forget the visual image, and the vibrant energy they send out to their audience during a performance. Their original pipe tunes and drum rhythms please, and excite, many a crowd from all walks of life.

Saor Patrol have performed at festivals throughout Asia, Europe and the USA and are available for bookings for any occasion; Festivals, Corporate and Public Events, Private Functions, Weddings, Ceilidhs, Events, Gatherings, Galas, and more. The band brings a unique taste of Scottish tradition with a difference to any event.

The sound that they have evolved and developed has been referred to as “Tribal” and “Celtic Rock” and the band have been referred to as
“The Motorhead of Folk”.

Bluegrass, Rockabilly and many other sounds have evolved from traditional Scottish and Irish music over the centuries. This is our contribution.

Since the band formed they have grown from strength to strength, taking their music further and further afield, gathering momentum on the way.

The events Saor Patrol have performed at have grown considerably in profile, such as The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Taiwan Festival of World Culture, The Scottish Drum Day, Dollywood USA, Ely Folk Festival, the "Rock and Blues Custom show", and Dublin's Gaeity theatre but to name a few.

Saor Patrol spread their unique music, touring the world with repeat performances encompassing such countries as Norway, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, France Germany, Taiwan, South Korea and the USA and more.

But there is more to Saor patrol than meets the eye.

They are all volunteers of the Clanranald trust for Scotland. To this end They travel at home and abroad all year giving educational talks and simple demonstrations to communities, groups, schools and colleges.
Although the band is a separate entity from the Trust, one heavily promotes the other at all times.