Eb Bass - Mark Mckeown

A member of the band since the early 1970's, Mark is not only our principal Eb bass player but also the current treasurer of Shotts Band - a position he has held for nearly 30 years. In his time leading the bass team they have been awarded the best bass section (Borders 2011) as well as Championship wins in 2002 and 2005 but Mark also won the 'best instrumentalist' medal at the Carnegie Contest in 2005.
Eb Bass - Kirsty Lannigan
Kirsty joined the band in 2011 having previously played with Coalburn. After playing baritone, horn and cornet she is now playing Eb Bass.
Not only did she join the band but her mum Liz met Tommy Nayles who are now married and Kirsty's favourite memory is the band playing at her mum and Tommy's wedding
Kirsty joined the band in 2011 having previously played with Coalburn. After playing baritone, horn and cornet she is now playing Eb Bass.
Not only did she join the band but her mum Liz met Tommy Nayles who are now married and Kirsty's favourite memory is the band playing at her mum and Tommy's wedding
Bb Bass - Tommy Nayles

Tommy has been in brass bands for over 50 years and has received the Lifetime award from SBBA in recognition of his service with Shotts and The Bathgate Band with whom he had a brief spell.
Tommy is currently the hardworking secretary and also helps run our learner organisation.
At the moment he is project manager on our hall refurbishment efforts! A man of many talents!!
Tommy is currently the hardworking secretary and also helps run our learner organisation.
At the moment he is project manager on our hall refurbishment efforts! A man of many talents!!
Bb Bass - Gordon Miller