Royal Recognition for Band Founder

Stewart Watson, the founder of the Bon-Accord Silver Band, was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the 1996 Birthday Honours List for his service to music in the North East of Scotland.

He was, however, unable to collect his award due to a sudden illness from which he unfortunately did not recover.

Aberdeen's Man-O-Brass is still a character to be found in the hearts of many of the Bon-Accord Silver Band members.

Bon-Accord Silver Band is a registered Scottish Charity, number SC040732