It helps to first understand that while bagpipes likely originated in Egypt, they’re most closely associated with both Scottish and Irish cultures. Scottish bagpipes move air from a bag that the ...

The bagpipe as we know it today consists of a pipe that is blown into (to fill the bag with air), at least one drone, and a chanter – a hollow pipe with holes that allow the piper to play a melody.

And they are very protective of their instruments since bagpipes can cost from $1,100-10,000. This year's band has 22 members with 16 bagpipes and eight drummers. They play Scottish military music ...