Scenes From the Birnam Highland Games
The Birnam Highland Games brought pipers, bands and Highland competition to Perthshire, with photographers recording the day’s events.
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Dunbar Royal British Legion Pipe Band Celebrates World Championship Result
Dunbar Royal British Legion Pipe Band celebrated a result described as one of the band’s greatest World Championship achievements.
Irish Pipe Band Faces Stiff Competition at Scottish Championship
An Irish pipe band travelled from Clondalkin to Dumbarton to compete in the 2025 Scottish Pipe Band Championships.
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.
Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band Receives Funding for New Instruments
Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band received funding to replace aging instruments and support young musicians in the Outer Hebrides.
Tranent Drummer Performs With the World's Best Pipe Band
An East Lothian drummer added another trophy after performing with the newly crowned world champion pipe band.
Inverness Youth Pipe Band Performs at Spanish Cultural Festival
City of Inverness Youth Pipe Band represented Scotland during a four-day visit to a cultural festival in Spain.
Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band Seeks New Members
Galashiels Ex-Service Pipe Band is recruiting new members and offers instruction in bagpipes, snare, tenor and bass drums.
Preston Lodge Named World's Best State-School Pipe Band
Preston Lodge High School Pipe Band retained its title as the world’s leading state-school pipe band.
Scotland's Last Bagpipe and Sporran Makers Warn That Their Crafts Are at Risk
Specialist Scottish makers warned that traditional bagpipe and sporran craftsmanship could disappear without new apprentices and sustained demand.
Scenes From the 154th Glenisla Highland Games
Pipers, pipe bands and competitors took part in the 154th Glenisla Highland Games in Angus, Scotland.
Tartan Talk: World Pipe Band Championships Prove a Success
A review of the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships reflects on the music, crowds and atmosphere in Glasgow.