The Shotts Foundry Brass Band was founded in June 1829 and survived through to around 1960. A typical industrial “works” band, it provided entertainment for the workers at the iron works, and at one time was one of three brass bands in the small town.
A brief look at the history of the band together with some of its early activities is given in the paper below:
https://www.academia.edu/42044774/Shotts_Foundry_Brass_Band_-_1829_to_c._1960