Mark Scobbie

Originally from Dundee, Mark began playing drums at the age of 13, playing in various school ensembles and bands such as orchestras, funk bands and big bands. Mark progressed rapidly and won various awards at Dundee Schools Music Festivals while also performing outside of school in various other bands and projects.

Accepted onto the BA Applied Music course at the University of Strathclyde in 2009, Mark really began to push himself and further his playing. Exposed to various styles of music on a daily basis Mark’s musical pallet grew immensely as he began performing in various bands and ensembles in Glasgow. Mark graduated with a 1st class honours degree while also receiving an Alexander Stone Award for excellence in his final recital.

Mark Scobbie at Dumfries Drum Day 2025

Shortly after graduating Mark found himself performing live on BBC Radio Scotland as a competitor in the BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2013. Since graduating Mark has been working professionally in Glasgow, playing in bands such as Fat Suit, Mànran and The Scott Wood Band as well as many other projects. Through these projects Mark has found himself performing all over the world and playing at some of the most prestigious venues/festivals there are, including Carnegie Hall (New York), The SSE Hydro and Glastonbury.