Bagpipes Collection

A Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan Date: 1906

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Bandsman, Piper and Drummer of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Date: circa 1908

British Military Recruitment Poster, WW1
Recruitment poster printed by Gale and Polden Limited, 1914 (c). Associated with Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Recruits wanted. Date: 1914

Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b / w photo)
NAM261004 Piper David Muir, 42nd Highlanders (Black Watch) (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Creator
How Piper Laidlaw won the Victoria Cross on September 25, 1915, (c1920). Playing the 7th Kings Own Scottish Borderers out of their trenches at the Battle of Loos in the midst of the gas attack

The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V. C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939)
The Gordon Highlanders. How Piper Findlater won the V.C. at Dargai, 1897, (1939). The Storming of the Dargai Heights by the 1st Gordon Highlanders and the Gurkhas, 1897

Summoned to Waterloo - Brussels, 1815
SUMMONED TO WATERLOO - BRUSSELS, 1815. Chromolithograph after Robert Hillingford, published 1898 (c). Officers leaving the Duchess of Richmonds ball, with Wellington in a carriage

Scottish Types - Bagpipes, Clan McDonald. 19th century

A group of Cameron Highlanders
A group of Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

Paddy the Piper
An itinerant Irish piper sitting at the roadside, playing his full set of uilleann pipes. Date: circa 1904

Highland dancer Dick Harrison and piper Bill Hughes having a last practice before they set off to take part in an international festival in Austria in May 1974. 09/05/74

Tom Courtenay in a pause from the filming of Billy Liar (1963)
Tom Courtenay plays pretends to play the bagpipes during a pause of the filming of John Schlesingers Billy Liar

Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pipers of the 1st Scots Guards, 1896. Pipe-Major Fraser flanked by Piper James Pourie (right) and Piper John Gordon (left). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd January 1896

WW1 - Western Front - Highlanders at Longueval, France, 1916
WW1 - Western Front - Battle of Bazentin Ridge (14th-17th July 1916) - A piper of the 7th Seaforth Highlanders leading the troops of the 26th Brigade from the trenches to attack at Longueval on 14th

Comic postcard, Scotsman with whisky barrel bagpipes. Date: circa 1900s

Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour - souvenir of the visit of the band under Drum-Major William Darwin F.R.G.S. and Pipe-Major Jessie Young

Scotland 2 vs England 3. Womens first International Match, in Greenock, Scotland. 19th November 1972

The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
The Peasant Dance, 1568-1569. The opening of a kermesse (village fair), with a traditional dance performed by two couples. From the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853
BAL16580 A Piper of the 79th Highlanders at Chobham Camp in 1853 by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 26.7x18.4 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore playing at Oban Live in Scotland
Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore playing at Oban Live 2016. This was held at Oban, in Argyll & Bute in Scotland

A Scottish Highland Piper. Date: circa 1940s

Highland Scottish cat playing the bagpipes by Louis Wain Date: 1903

John McKinnon playing his all electric Highland bagpipes. 21 / 10 / 77
John McKinnon playing his all electric Highland bagpipes. 21/10/77

Bagpiper Craig McIntosh practises playing his bagpipes in a field, where the only audience is a herd of cattle, pictured 3rd January 1981

Scottish Types - Scottish Dancing, Clan Gordon. 19th century

The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho)
3651564 The Pipes Of Lucknow (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipes Of Lucknow)

Pipe Practice, 1918 (oil on canvas)
6200111 Pipe Practice, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Ranken, William Bruce Ellis (1881-1941); 182.9x142.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Northumbrian piper Dave Bailey, from Westerhope gets in a little practice for the Northumbrian Pipers Society Competition at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle in October 1983 08/10/83

The Bagpiper, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bagpiper, 1514

The Campbells are Coming! Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917
" The Campbells are Coming!" Brave Pipers Playing Highland Regiments to Victory, 1917. The tune of the The Campbells Are Coming was played by pipers at the Battle of Delville Wood

Bagpiper in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland
Bagpiper in Macdonald tartan, playing in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1959

COMMEDIA DELL ARTE. Pantalone, the Dupe, in a performance of the Italian Commedia dell Arte. French woodcut, 17th century

Two Scottish frogs on a New Year card
Two Scottish frogs in tartan on a New Year card in the shape of a tankard with two handles. Date: circa 1890s

Picture series musical instruments, bagpipes from Scotland, Liebig picture
7277916 Picture series musical instruments, bagpipes from Scotland, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series musical instruments, bagpipes from Scotland, Liebig picture)

The devil's bagpipes, German caricature on the guilty pleasure of monks, woodcut, around 1525
UIG5414732 The devil's bagpipes, German caricature on the guilty pleasure of monks, woodcut, around 1525; UIG.

Gathering of the Celtic Society, Glasgow (engraving)
8676486 Gathering of the Celtic Society, Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering of the Celtic Society, Glasgow, Scotland)

Banquet of the Highland Society, Edinburgh (engraving)
8676435 Banquet of the Highland Society, Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet of the Highland Society, Bonnington Park, Edinburgh)

Shepherd guarding his flock at night. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to
532674 Shepherd guarding his flock at night. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to help him guard his animals

Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book
FLO4634929 Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

A party in Auvergne: villagers from the Cantal dancing to the sound of the bagpipes (cabrette)
PCT4271864 A party in Auvergne: villagers from the Cantal dancing to the sound of the bagpipes (cabrette). Engraving from "La France Illustree" by V.A

Player of Zampogna in the Apennines in Italy Painting by Eugene Lagier (1817-1892) 1870 Mandatory mention
JEB4900957 Player of Zampogna in the Apennines in Italy Painting by Eugene Lagier (1817-1892) 1870 Mandatory mention: Collection foundation regards of Provence

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 18/09/04 - The proclamation of peace by the archidruid at the Panceltic
ICA4855614 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 18/09/04 - The proclamation of peace by the archidruid at the Panceltic Congress - Music, Religion Faith, Harp, Celts

Portrait of two Scotchmen in traditional attire. One of them is doing the sword dance accompanied by bagpipes
3561381 Portrait of two Scotchmen in traditional attire. One of them is doing the sword dance accompanied by bagpipes, 1860 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: 1860-1880 ca)

A Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe and Musette, 1888
1578349 A Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe and Musette, 1888; (add.info.: Cornemuse, Calabrian Bagpipe (Zampogna) and Musette

Musical instruments: Bagpipes (colour litho)
8642456 Musical instruments: Bagpipes (colour litho) by Gibb, William (1839-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bagpipes)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669871 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7485258 Exhibition of Heads for 1851, c.1851 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Burgess, Robert Smart (1815-1877); 26x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

A piper (bagpiper) player in the streets of a scottish village Engraving from "The peoples of the earth" by
ELD4842052 A piper (bagpiper) player in the streets of a scottish village Engraving from "The peoples of the earth" by Charles Delon

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"Bagpipes: A Melodic Journey through Scottish Culture and History" Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Scotland as you witness a Scottish Piper wearing McInnes Tartan, proudly showcasing his heritage. Step back in time to 1897, where The Gordon Highlanders' very own Piper Findlater won the V. C. At Dargai, leaving an indelible mark on history. Join the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders as they are summoned to Waterloo - Brussels in 1815, their bagpipes echoing across the battlefield with both courage and melancholy. Experience the harmonious collaboration between Highland dancer Dick Harrison and piper Bill Hughes as they have one last practice before their captivating performance. Delve into Scottish Types - Bagpipes, Clan McDonald; a glimpse into the diverse characters that embrace this iconic instrument. Be captivated by a group of Cameron Highlanders who fill the air with enchanting melodies that transport you straight to the heart of Scotland's rugged landscapes. Meet Paddy the Piper, whose musical prowess brings joy to all who hear him play, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Discover how bagpipes played a crucial role during World War I through a British Military Recruitment Poster; symbolizing bravery and unity amidst conflict. Witness even our feline friends embracing Scottish culture as a mischievous Highland Scottish cat plays its own rendition on miniature bagpipes by Louis Wain. Unwind with laughter as you enjoy a comic postcard featuring a Scotsman with whisky barrel bagpipes; humorously highlighting Scotland's love for both music and spirits. Finally, catch Tom Courtenay taking pause from filming Billy Liar (1963), reminding us of how bagpipes continue to inspire artistry across various mediums. Embark on this melodic journey through time and tradition – let your soul be stirred by these hauntingly beautiful sounds that define Scotland's cultural identity.