Scotland's Oldest Bagpipe Chanter Joins a New Gaelic Resource
Scotland’s oldest known bagpipe chanter is among 15 National Museums Scotland objects presented through a new bilingual Gaelic resource.
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New Hampshire Highland Games Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
The New Hampshire Highland Games marked its 50th anniversary with piping, competition and Scottish cultural programming.
'Our Dad Was an Unsung Hero': Wick Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day
An “unsung hero” from Wick was remembered as part of a Victory over Japan commemoration on what would have been his 105th birthday. Donnie Mackay was …
AR Celebrates I1- Day & Operation Sindoor in Imphal
In a stirring display of patriotism and musical brilliance, the Assam Rifles commemorated India’s 79th Independence Day and the resounding success of …
Crieff Highland Gathering Announces Pipe Bands
Crieff Highland Gathering Announces Pipe Bands The Crieff Highland Gathering will feature ten pipe bands on Sunday 17th August 2025, with groups from …
Glengarry Highland Games – Your Trip to Scotland, No Passport Required
The bagpipes and drums were calling people to Maxville, Ontario, to join in the Glengarry Highland Games and attendees responded by the thousands. For …
Historic Borders Pipe Band Facing Challenges in Recruiting New Players | ITV News
Galashiels Ex Service Pipe Band will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year but says fewer people are taking up the hobby. | ITV News Border. …
The Bagpipes: A Cultural History
The Bagpipes: A Cultural History The Bagpipe Shop - Product Code: BK000170 A diverse history of the pipes - from inspiring terror on battlefields to …
The Pipe Band Museum Tour!
Ever wondered what goodies we have here at The Pipe Band Museum? Come and take a quick tour with us to find out! Credit to Henrik Brandt for producing …
The Story of the Bagpipe by William Grattan Flood
The Story of the Bagpipe by William Grattan Flood. Most people think of the bagpipe as an instrument solely connected to Scotland. W.H. Grattan Flood …
VJ Day: Sombre Royal Navy Sailors Honour Second World War Dead in Emotional Commemoration for 80th Anniversary
A Royal Marines musician played the bagpipes during the ceremony. Military bagpipers at dawn on VJ Day performed at several landmarks across the …
Consultation on Future of Historic Old Town Building - PressReader
The bagpipe museum has over 120 sets of pipes in the collection from … > Northumbrian Small Pipes at the Chantry Bagpipes Museum in Morpeth …