Sounds from the Scottish Highlands can soon be heard reverberating throughout the hills of Central Texas.

Nationally acclaimed bagpiper Patrick Regan will return to his home state for a string of performances in early November.

Regan, who was born and raised in Dallas, grew up around the sound of a bagpipe. His parents emigrated to the United States from England and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. His father would give him 30-minute bagpipe lessons every day, beginning at age 11.

“Bagpipe was the first instrument I took too,” Regan said. “I always liked the sound. I think God just needed another bagpiper.”

Regan’s performances will culminate at the Cultural Activities Center Nov. 8, where servicemen and women will be honored. He will play notable bagpipe songs including “Scotland the Brave,” “Amazing Grace” and “Garryowen,” which is the marching song of the 7th Cavalry Division, aka Custer’s Theme Song.

Bagpiper brings sounds of Scotland to Central Texas.