Promoting the Bagpipe Revival since 1986

The Bagpipe Society

Who we are

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

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 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.