The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great Highland form from Scotland, are a loud and imposing musical instrument. Known for being difficult to practice quietly, they’re not the ideal ...

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From the Roman Empire to Russian Tsars and the Scottish Highlands, Richard McLauchlan's new book The Bagpipes: A Cultural History explores the instrument's huge impact across the centuries. McLauchlan ...

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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 ...

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It's become a springtime rite for Ryan Strong to start outdoor practice on his bagpipes in Fredericton's Skyline Acres. "I love the music. It's really fun to listen to. It's even more fun to ...

Highlights include an otherworldly statue of Shiva and a striking, modern geometric Islamic painting. This bagpipes teaching school also contains a museum on the history of bagpipes. The centre ...