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BAGPIPE chiefs last night launched a proud defence of the instrument in the face of claims they’re not truly Scottish. But experts say that pipes from thousands of years are nothing like the ones ...

The boffin reckons bagpipes did not arrive in Scotland until the late 14th century IT’S news likely to get Scots hot under the kilt as a historian claims that bagpipes — one of the nation’s national ...

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Officially called The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash, the celebratory event welcomed a staggering 374 bagpipers. Beating the previous record by 41, the musicians performed “It’s a Long Way to the Top” ...

Oscar Isaac showcased his musical talents on The Tonight Show last night, performing Tears for Fears’ “Shout” on the bagpipe and “Sweet Caroline” on electric bass. Host Jimmy Fallon enlisted the ...

Scottish bagpiper Julie Brinklow assumed the swelling in her chest was just a “bigger muscle” from playing the bagpipes Julie Brinklow / SWNS Julie Brinklow, a prominent bagpiper from Scotland, ...

Hundreds gathered in the golden warmth of an autumn afternoon on Sunday for a multi-generational celebration of nature. Bagpipes & Bonfire, generally held on the last Sunday in September, is Lake ...

The bagpipes were played by a band as part of the ceremonial welcome during US President Donald Trump's state visit. Donald Trump has strong ties to Scotland as his mother was born in Scotland's Outer ...