Scott was born in Stirling and from an early age he showed an aptitude for playing the Bagpipes. At nearly 16 he had been into the Army recruitment office where he was keen to join the Royal Military Police. However, the Sgt informed him that the RMP were not recruiting. As luck would have it the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were and the fact that Scott plays the Bagpipes appeared to be a bonus!
Scott served in Northern Ireland and considers it one of the toughest deployment that he took place in. There were many laughs and the diverse nature of the Army brought Celtic and Rangers fans together who then had to police the Catholic (Cetlic) And Rangers (Protestant) public of Northern Ireland. It was all compounded when a ring tone on a mobile phone played "The Sash My Father Wore"
During a deployment there was a ceasefire and this enable the military to wear their "Soft Head Wear" in the case of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders this was the Glengarry ,and for Scott he wore the distinctive Pipers Glengarry which is black and white. He was one of the many Military extras in the video for the Cranberries hit Zombies which has been viewed by 1.3bn people!
Scott was part of the team that policed Drumcree where those who were working with the military during the day were fighting them at night! He also witnessed the issues of Holy Cross where children were being taken to school and facing hostile behaviour. The protestant protestors threw urine filled balloons at the children and their parents.
Scott Travelled the world and served in Iraq. He was based with Prince Harry fighting the insurgents. He latterly served in the Falklands where Prince William was carrying out his role as a helicopter pilot. Whilst in the Falklands he took part in cleaning the memorials of those killed during the conflict in 1982.
Scott was hand picked to be the Sovereigns Piper. This followed a selection process that saw Scott meeting Queen Elizabeth II and having lunch with her. Little did he know he was in the most important interview of his life. Scott was selected and commenced his role.
During his time he played for heads of state and would meet the Queen everyday. She referred to Scott as Pipes. Whilst at Balmoral Scott`s wife Morvan became unwell and was seen by the Queens Physician. Morvan was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The royal family rallied round and the Methven Family received the support that they deserved at this trying time.
When Morvan passed in 2018, Scott decided to stand-down from the role and care for his two children.
Scott now teaches pipers across the world both online and in person. He is available to support any event !
Visit his website for more information www.militarypiping.com
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