Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Torphichen and bathgate pipe band


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The result was keep (withdrawn). CtP (t • c) 16:40, 1 December 2012 (UTC) (non-admin closure)

Torphichen and Bathgate Pipe Band

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Non-notable band. Google Books and News archives hits for "Torphichen and bathgate pipe band" either are brief mentions with no significant coverage or contain no mention of the band whatsoever. CtP (t • c) 00:54, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Scotland-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 16:36, 21 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 16:36, 21 November 2012 (UTC)


 * Keep I'm not an expert on what band events are particularly important, but looking at the references available in current version (expanded substantially since nomination), it appears to me that this band has won a number of significant competitions, and participated in international competition. I found also this video from the BBC. While an article or video actually about them would be better for notability purposes, that the BBC has multiple performances from them on the website does contribute to notability. Not the strongest case of notability, but in my opinion the band is notable enough for inclusion. Monty  845  17:31, 27 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Go   Phightins  !  01:01, 28 November 2012 (UTC)




 * Keep This band does have a great heritage in Scotland. The references it provides are from reputable sites such as the institute of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and the Pipes and Drums News website which is a Canadian based agency but one that is a respected source in this field around the world. Looking at the social media links as well as the noted BBC link posted above, it seems clear this band has a considerable following and output. The history is detailed and interesting, and is much larger than other other listed grade 1 pipe bands that appear on wikipedia. Definitely a valid ad worthwhile article that deserves its place on wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.150.123.55 (talk • contribs) 15:26, November 28, 2012‎
 * Keep per Monty845. --Shorthate (talk) 00:24, 1 December 2012 (UTC)
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