Supported by

Kirkton Brass Bathgate (Formerly, Newland Concert Brass)

Musical Director

Simon Railton


The band’s musical director is Simon Railton. Simon started learning cornet at the age of 10 at Langholm Town Band. Over the years he has played for Annan, Selkirk, Newtongrange and Whitburn.  Simon was appointed as our Musical Director in September 2018 and since then he has led the band to second place in the 4th section at the Scottish Championships 2019, 10th place in the National Finals in Cheltenham 2019, 1st place in the 4th section at the Scottish Championships 2020 and promotion to the 3rd section in 2022.