Inside, Ruari Black is one of only a few remaining craftsmen in Edinburgh who knows how to make the instrument by hand. “At Kilberry, we’re one of the last artisan bagpipe makers – certainly ...

One-man Scottish black-thrash entity Hellripper continues their quest for ... “Warlocks Grim and Withered Hags” even features bagpipes—it doesn’t get more Scottish than that! Says McBain: “‘Warlocks ...

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 ...

1. The Scotsman newspaper warns that bagpipes face an ‘existential threat’. Their poor sales last year found them in the bottom three worst-selling instruments in the UK, along with the kazoo ...