Stuart Smillie of Great Big Story traveled from London to Edinburgh, Scotland to learn how to play the bagpipes in an hour.
In a word-association game that starts with “Scotland”, it will not be long until someone says “bagpipes”. They are an instrument of Scottish soft power as much as a musical one.
A group of Scotland fans treated German Police to a rendition of Happy Birthday, accompanied by bagpipes. One of the officers was then persuaded to join in with a spot of dancing. A horse which ...
The Highland bagpipe is a part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in Normandy on D-Day during World War II.
A music expert has warned bagpipes are becoming “critically endangered” - slumping into the bottom five least purchased instruments last year. The traditional Scottish instrument is not being ...
Bagpipes are "in the doldrums" according to a new report, as the instrument continues to be one of the most unpopular in terms of sales in the UK. In 2019, the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums ...
Bagpipes will be permitted inside stadia at the tournament finals in Germany Scotland fans will be allowed to take bagpipes inside stadiums at Euro 2024. It was feared the Tartan Army may be ...