Adrian is a former Pipe Major of the MWPBA 2008 Grade 2 Champion Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band.
The Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band practiced for the first time in January of 1975. Pipe Major Ian Swinton and Leading Drummer Jim Sim had a different philosophy regarding pipe bands in the Chicago area. Midlothian wanted to be a very competitive band at a World Level. The first goal was to start a teaching program for young people so the future band would have the same philosophies of playing.
In 2001 the band lost several players and then merged with the Chicago Metropolitan Pipe Band under the Leadership of Pipe Major Bob Boyle and Leading Drummer Marty Boyle. The band dropped down to Grade 3 since only some of the Midlothian players merged. The band won the Grade 3 North American Championship and was second at the World Championships. The band then went to Grade 2 for 2002 with moderate success. 2003 saw the band take the season off from competitive action for the first time.
Pipe Major Ian Swinton decided to return for the 2004 season and this breathed new life into the Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band again. The band returned to the competition field again in 2004 placing in several contests. In 2005 The Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band again played a full schedule including 2 trips to Canada. The band finished 2nd in Chatham, Ontario. The band was 5th at the North American Championships and 4th in Montreal.
The band just got better and better as the year went on. The momentum of the 2005 season has carried over into the 2006 season. The band is currently sporting its largest roster in history. The band currently has 18 pipers and 15 drummers on the active roster.
