The Sound of Scotland: A Bagpipe Workshop
Edinburgh & the Highlands

The Sound of Scotland: A Bagpipe Workshop

Dive into Scotland’s sound. In this private workshop for beginners and enthusiasts, discover the history of the bagpipes, train on practice chanters, then try the full pipes with an experienced piper.

Best for Teens
Local customs & Traditions
Private venue
Minimum age
7 YEARS
Duration
1 hour
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Description

Step into the sound of Scotland.
Meet a master piper and discover the secrets behind the country’s most iconic instrument, along with the customs and traditions it represents.

Begin with a lively introduction to the bagpipes, their history, their parts (bag, chanter, drones, reeds), and the skill it takes to bring them to life. Then, get hands-on: start with a practice chanter to learn posture, fingering, and breathing, before moving on to the full bagpipes to experience the power of air, pressure, and coordination that creates their unforgettable sound.

Prefer to listen rather than play? Sit back and enjoy a private mini-concert of marches and airs. Along the way, you’ll learn how tunes are built and leave with a new appreciation, and ear, for Scotland’s national music.

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The Sound of Scotland: A Bagpipe Workshop
The Sound of Scotland: A Bagpipe Workshop

Inclusions

  • Private bagpipe workshop with professional piper
  • Guided try on full bagpipes
  • Short bagpipe demonstration

Exclusions

  • Transfers, food and drinks
  • Tips & Gratuities

Highlights

  • Meet a real Scottish piper up close
  • Discover the secrets of the bagpipes, from the bag to the drones
  • Try out a practice chanter and learn fun notes and rhythms
  • Enjoy a private mini-concert with lively Scottish tunes
  • Learn how bagpipe melodies are built, step by step

FAQ's

Is this a private workshop?
It sure is. Your family members will be the only ones participating in this workshop.
Will everyone get to try the full pipes?
Yes, if they wish and it’s safe; otherwise the piper performs and demonstrates.
Do we need any musical experience?
Not at all. This workshop is designed for complete beginners, and the piper will guide you step by step.
Will my teen like it?
Absolutely. This isn’t something they can try anywhere else. Teens usually enjoy the challenge of mastering the chanter or even the full pipes, and if they’d rather listen, they’ll still be immersed in the powerful sound and the living traditions of Scotland.

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