Chick has only been playing pipes for a few years. Already a talented musician (accordion,fiddle) he gained both inspiration and confidence on the pipes,encouraged by other pipers and drummers while working on a film set. From that point on he has never looked back. He's progressed from strength to strength and has developed an individual style of playing which is quite unique. He has taken the pipes and turned them into a versatile musical instrument ,instead of an "archaic Scottish icon".His powerfull playing, pushed to the limits by the drum section, requires fitness and stamina which he attains through his active life style. An enthusiastic lover of seeing worthy projects through to the end, charlie has been relentless in pushing his dream forward, feeding off his own enthusiasm every time he has been in a position to explain what the trust is all about and what its volunteers intend to do. While others have given up, Charlie has just kept on going even when all odds seemed against him. The people who supported him are now witnessing the results of his determination. When he talks of the Trust's goals, it is always “We” never “I”. He has been chasing those goals not  just for personal achievement, but also for the sake of those around him who as he says, “have shown dedication, respect, honour and trust; trust that I would continue until I came up with the goods”

Kev is one of those "didn't know he was adrummer till he started" kind of guys. He took to his drum like a dog to mince,and rapidly increased in confidence and ability to become "a good helmsman in a drumbeat". Out of Penicuik Midlothian and a keen lover of music playing Bass guitar has been his passion for some time. The promotion of the Clanranald Trust is also a major part of his life, voluntarily assisting in the trusts activities on a day to day basis. Kev has been with the band from the beginning and is probably better known for eating ALL THE TIME!!! every time the band is seen Kev is usually eating, going to eat or thinking about how hungry he is. Don't put your hand near him when noshing you might loose a few digits!! Also keen biker more off road than on these days he has been known to disappear into the hills, literally, for days! As he says "never seeing anyone, or even a road for hours at a time". When he's not doing that he spends some time manufacturing ceramic wares,including terracotta handles,for a swordmaker in the north.

A seasoned musician of 20 plus years who has a passion for Quo as he says "the best band he's ever seen" can raise a few eyebrows with his ability to burst into song at after parties thrashing out the 12 Bar Blues. Enthusiastic drummer and supporter of everything Saor Patrol has to offer, Marcus has thrown himself into the band with a passion. Great Bass beat keeper although you can tell he just wants to go mad on more than one drum. His varied Bass beats keep the crowd on their toes and the feet tapping. Surprising to some he also has a strong attraction and love of Techno, Garage and hard core Dance . He loves it. Many's a night we have lost track of him only to find him in the centre of a dance crazy crowd giving it LARGE!!!

Is one of our newest additions to the band of brothers bringing a second set of bagpipes. Jesus is from Castilla, near Madrid where he spent some time learning the Galizian bagpipes and he came to Scotland 3 years ago to learn the Scottish bagpipes. Liking it here so much he never went home again. Bringing the Bombard, which is a medieval chanter, to the stage has added a new variation of sound to Soar Patrol. Currently learning the compositions of Charlie he will provide the rhythm allowing Charlie to go off on one like lead on a guitar. Jesus also used to sing in a Castillian Rock band for 5 years, called Nucleo Terco. He is a craftsman of Leather and Bone-craft and through his choice his fine work will soon be available through the website of the Clanranald Trust.

Former Bagpipe player in his youth and from Ireland Ally has come to take the place of Mark and keep the beat with the Bass Drum. He had a simple piece of advice from Mark and that was “Just hit it hard and loud until they tell you to back off” We first met Ally while we where filming in Ireland on the film set of King Arthur. We were there for 5 months and he admits that back then he had no thoughts of playing with us. Fate in its weird and wonderful way meant our paths were destined to cross again. 2 Years later we were invited across to take part in a medieval show in Antrim that went down a treat with the boys. His passion and expertise with horses led him to the South of England, near Derby where we were next to meet up. A few shows later and a good few after parties and hey……. here he is, now living in Scotland and part of SP and also providing horse related combat and stunt work as part of the services of Combat International.

A Note For Mark Monaghan and his fans Mark will be around on the electric gigs that don’t demand his presence in the band so much, we hope. As he said wi a smile on his dish “Am gonna be a Daaaaaa!!” This is for the Great Mark Monaghan whos’ heart is greater than most we know. Mate, Brother and fellow Clansman, we all miss your smile and your kindness and hope that the road ahead is a bright one. We all wish the best for you and your newcomer to the world, be they a Son or a Daughter they will one day learn of the sacrifices you have made to be there for them. Your presence in the band was a strong one and you will be thought of every time Ally hits that drum. The door will always be open as has been in the past.