Scotland is often associated with the famous Highland bagpipes - an integral part of Scottish culture. However, a history writer has recently highlighted that the instrument is not truly Scottish and ...

BAGPIPE chiefs last night launched a proud defence of the instrument in the face of claims they’re not truly Scottish. But experts say that pipes from thousands of years are nothing like the ones ...

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Officially called The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash, the celebratory event welcomed a staggering 374 bagpipers. Beating the previous record by 41, the musicians performed “It’s a Long Way to the Top” ...

The world record for biggest bagpipe ensemble was broken in Melbourne on Wednesday, with 374 pipers playing in unison. The ensemble played AC/DC's It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ ...

Oscar Isaac showcased his musical talents on The Tonight Show last night, performing Tears for Fears’ “Shout” on the bagpipe and “Sweet Caroline” on electric bass. Host Jimmy Fallon enlisted the ...

Scottish bagpiper Julie Brinklow assumed the swelling in her chest was just a “bigger muscle” from playing the bagpipes Julie Brinklow / SWNS Julie Brinklow, a prominent bagpiper from Scotland, ...

The colourful butterfly's wingspan ranges up to 90mm (3.5in) and it only breeds at open fens and marshes A pioneering egg freezing technique will be used in an attempt to boost numbers of one of the ...

Butterflies are a delight to watch in the garden as they flutter from one flower to another feeding on nectar. They are like airborne flowers as they flash their colorful wings. For the past couple of ...

Hundreds gathered in the golden warmth of an autumn afternoon on Sunday for a multi-generational celebration of nature. Bagpipes & Bonfire, generally held on the last Sunday in September, is Lake ...

The funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk opened with the sound of bagpipes, followed by a vast crowd lifting their voices in song, creating what many described as a deeply moving moment. The ...

Charlie Kirk’s Arizona funeral featured bagpipers playing ‘Amazing Grace,’ sparking viral talk on his surname’s Scottish origin, meaning “church.” Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk's funeral at ...