The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great ... A recorder is then installed into the bag to act as the chanter – the part of the instrument with with pitch is controlled by finger position.

From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the mythology, history, and global reverberations of the ...

As a bonus, visitors can try out the practice chanter and bagpipes. During the summer, guided tours are offered covering the ... These former warehouses which face out towards the River Clyde are ...

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