Doug Scott was born in Glasgow in 1972. After leaving school at the age of 16, he started his career as a professional musician playing for the Royal Marines Band Service. During this time, he has travelled extensively around the world including two years spent on-board Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia performing for international dignitaries and members of the Royal Family including Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II and participating in historic events such as the handover of Hong Kong. Doug is currently the Principal horn for the Royal Marines Band Portsmouth (Royal Band).
Doug has performed with numerous professional and amateur orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra, and Southern Pro Musica. He has also performed in theatre orchestras for many musical productions and as a soloist in various brass and wind ensembles.