The Great Highland Bagpipes

The Scottish bagpipe is the only musical instrument ever to have been designated a weapon of war. It struck fear into the hearts of combatants as the sound could be heard from up to ten miles away, and heralded the approach of some of the fiercest fighters the world has ever known.

Bagpipes have been around for thousands of years. Building on the hollow …

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Published on March 17, 2023 14:17
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Scottish Diaspora

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