If bagpipes continue their slump in popularity and interest in kazoos takes off, Scotland could be a very different place in a century or two ...

Music expert warns Scotland's national instrument could be becoming 'critically endangered' with not enough kids learning to ...

Talking about Scotland, most people think of men in skirts playing bagpipes which became a symbol of Scottish identity during ...

The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) charity warned in a 2019 report of a “silent decline” in bagpipe learning.

“Beginning in the late 19th century, Scottish sheep herders moved to the area, and naturally, they brought their pipes and drums with them.” Across the globe, bagpipe music is closely ...

BAGPIPES face an “existential threat” as they have become one of the least popular musical instruments amongst budding musicians. The Scottish icon has ended up in the bottom five of worst ...

Bagpipes are "in the doldrums" according to a new report, as the instrument continues to be one of the most unpopular in terms of sales ...

With the resonating roll of drums and the continuous drone of bagpipes, a troupe of over a ... What sets them apart from other Scottish-inspired ensembles is their versatility in performing ...

The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) charity warned in a 2019 report of a “silent decline” in bagpipe learning. A spokesperson said: "When bands in our towns and communities ...