The Bagpipe Society

Promoting the bagpipe revival in Britain and beyond 

If you thought bagpipes were just something Scottish, think again!
Bagpipes have been played across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East since at least medieval times.
Use this site to find out more.

Bagpipe Guide

Check out our bagpipe guide to find out more about the many bagpipes played in Britain today.

Uillean piper

Chanter

We publish our journal, Chanter, four times a year. Read sample articles here.

Zampogna

Blowout

Every year we host the Blowout, a festival of piping with concerts, dances and workshops.

Maitre sonneur
 

The Bagpipe Society was formed in 1986 to bring together players, makers, researchers and people who love the bagpipes.

Our aims are:-

  • to encourage more people to take up the bagpipes
  • to help players share tunes and techniques
  • to help beginners find expert tuition
  • to inform people about the diversity of bagpipes played today
  • to inform people about the social and cultural history of this important folk instrument
  • to encourage research into all aspects of piping
  • to help people make their own pipes
  • to help foster better cultural understanding through an appreciation of the many and varied piping traditions of the world

Join us

Join us and support the work we do in promoting this extraordinary, ancient and exciting instrument. The Bagpipe Society consists of players, teachers, makers, and anyone who just loves listening or dancing to the sound of the pipes.

Photo Gallery

Pipes and pipers in Britain and beyond.

For Sale

Want to buy some pipes? Do you have a set for sale? Looking for tuition, goods or services? Place an ad or just browse our noticeboard.

Register on the site

Anyone can post items for sale or advertise gigs and sessions.

Jo Hamilton
 
 

Writing and content by Andy Letcher
Site by Joe Wass
Illustrations by Rima Staines
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