Bagpipes Collection (#16)

Medieval acrobat and street entertainment, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Champion Piper - Oban, Scotland
Champion Piper John McColl (1860-1943) - Oban, Scotland. One of a family of famous MacColl pipers. Date: circa 1903

The War Budget - Piper Laidlaw
Front cover of The War Budget featuring a portrait of Piper Daniel Laidlaw, who won the Victoria Cross at the Battle of Loos

Altarpiece of the Epiphany by Joan Reixach (active 1430-1484
Gothic. Altarpiece of the Epiphany by Joan Reixach (active 1430-1484). Detail. Augustian convent. Rubielos de Mora, Teruel. Aragon. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Barcelona. Spain

A French cornemuse and an Indian sarangi
Page from the Illustrated London News, 9th March 1963, showing two instruments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: a French cornemuse

Musical instruments: the bagpipe
A bagpipe

Scottish troops on New Years Day, WW1
Scottish troops enjoying a sing-song on the Western Front on New Years Day, World War One. Several of the men are playing bagpipes. Date: circa 1916

Li Pifferari, 1810 (engraving)
XJF1072729 Li Pifferari, 1810 (engraving) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pipers; The two-man teams, zampognari or pifferari)

DANCE OF DEATH, 1490. Four Figures of Death, Playing on Musical Instruments. Woodcut from the Latin editon of The Dance of Death printed in Paris in 1490 by Guyot Marchand for the publisher Geoffroi

A piper at Taynuilt Games, Scotland, 2011
A competitor in the piping competition at the Taynuilt Games, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, 2011

Oban High School Pipe Band playing at the 2012 Taynuilt Games. These Highland Games are held annually at the village of Taynuilt in Lorn, Argyll & Bute in Scotland

Michael Vereno, the Austrian piper. Photographed at the Piping Live! festival 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland

Jarlath Henderson, the Scottish folk musician. Photographed at Glasgow Green during the 20th Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland in 2014

Charles MacArthurs grave, Kilmuir Graveyard, Skye, Highland, Scotland. The MacArthurs were a famous clan of pipers. Charles MacArthur (c1668-1768) was the most famous

The Bagpiper. Artist: Helman, Isidore Stanislas (1743-1806 / 9)
The Bagpiper. Private Collection

The Magpie on the Gallows. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Magpie on the Gallows. Found in the collection of Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt

Bagpipers of Brianza, c. 1883-1885. Artist: Segantini, Giovanni (1858-1899)
Bagpipers of Brianza, c. 1883-1885. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Siren playing music, First Half of 14th cen.. Found in the collection of Musee de l Oise, Beauvais

Scotties parade on German soil, 1945. From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]

Piper, 42nd Royal Highlanders, c19th century, (1909). After B. Clayton (born c1805). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Piper, 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, c19th century (1909). After B. Clayton (born c1805). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Illustration to Riccardo Stephenss Ballad, Hells Piper, c1912. Artist: James Cadenhead
Illustration to Riccardo Stephenss Ballad, Hells Piper, c1912. From The Studio Volume 55, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1912]

The Bagpiper, c1845. Artist: Robert Charles Bell
The Bagpiper, c1845. After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)

Bravery of a Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment, at the Battle of Vimiera, c1820 (1909). Artist: Clark & Dubourg
Bravery of a Piper of the 11th Highland Regiment, at the Battle of Vimiera, c1820 (1909). After Franz Joseph Manskirch (1768-1830). From British Military Prints - Connoisseur Extra No

To the Wail of the Pipes, The Highland Soldiers Lament, 1910. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
To the Wail of the Pipes, The Highland Soldiers Lament, 1910. The death of King Edward VII. A print from The Illustrated London News, 21st May 1910

Pipe-Major Reith and Corporal-Piper Reith of the London Scottish, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Pipe-Major Reith and Corporal-Piper Reith of the London Scottish, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 15th May 1896

Presentation of the haggis at a Caledonian banquet, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A musette and a cornemuse, 1901. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Music concert, 13th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Music concert, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

National costumes preserved in army uniform, 1936. Artist: Fox
Piper of the Scottish Highland regiment, 1936

Rear Garden, Flete, c1882

Queen Victoria celebrating Halloween at Balmoral, late 19th century. Artist:s Stacey
Queen Victoria celebrating Halloween at Balmoral, late 19th century. The queen in a torchlit procession with pipers at her Scottish royal residence

The royal tent at the jubilee garden party, Buckingham Palace, London, late 19th century, (1900). Scottish bagpipers at a celebration of Queen Victorias reign, possibly on 29 June 1887

The Scotch Wedding, 18th century. In Hollands Exhibition Rooms may be seen the largest collection in Europe of Humorous Prints. Admittance, one shilling

Preparation for a Tournament, (1833). Two chief barons at the commencement of a tournament. Illustration after a manuscript in the British Library entitled St Graal

The Assembly Of Winter, (1885). Artist: Hubert Francois Gravelot
The Assembly Of Winter, (1885). A scene from rustic French life during the 17th century

Bulgarian peasants, c1890. Agricultural workers with their scythes. A man on the right is playing a set of bagpipes made from the skin of a goat

Italian Musician, 1809. Artist: W Dickes
Italian Musician, 1809. The households in Italy are generally large and in the summer evenings after the labour of the day is over they all dance together to the music of the pipe and tambourine

Good-Bye, Daddy, 1901. Artist: FGO Stuart
Good-Bye, Daddy, 1901. Illustration from The Process Year Book, A Review of the Illustrated Arts. published by AW Penrose & Co, (London, 1901)

Angel summoning the shepherds to the Nativity, 16th century. The Angel, messenger of God, floating on a cloud from which come shafts of holy light

The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. Artist: Filippino Lippi
The Adoration of the Kings, c1470. The three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrhh to the infant Jesus

The Country Feast, detail, 1576. Artist: Lucas van Valckenborch
The Country Feast, detail, 1576

Battle of Vimeiro, Peninsular War, 21 August 1808. The British army commanded by Wellington defeated the French under Junot

Bonnie Scotland, sheet music cover, c1860. Artist: T Packer
Bonnie Scotland, sheet music cover, c1860. Kilted pipers of a Highland Guards regiment leading a march, wearing busbies and sporrans

Shepherd guarding his flock at night, early 16th century. Under his arm are his bagpipes. He has two dogs with spiked protective collars to help him guard his animals

Shepherds with their flocks and dogs, early 16th century. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep, there are woodwind instruments on the ground

The Epiphany, c1230. Artist: Giotto
The Epiphany, c1230. The Magi, the three Kings from the East, Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar, present their gifts of gold

A Young Humanitarian, 1887. Artist: George du Maurier
A Young Humanitarian, 1887. A little girl, hearing the bagpipes music, is scared that the gentleman in a kilt is hurting some poor animal

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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.