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Background imageBagpipes Collection: Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730982 Scottish Piper, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish Piper)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Wedding of Bressan Ebaudes in 1913. Postcard sent in 1913

Wedding of Bressan Ebaudes in 1913. Postcard sent in 1913
660445 Wedding of Bressan Ebaudes in 1913. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Soldiers of the Frontier Force, illustration for Armies of India by Major G. F

Soldiers of the Frontier Force, illustration for Armies of India by Major G. F
NAM310808 Soldiers of the Frontier Force, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Lovett, Alfred Crowdy (1862-1919); National Army Museum

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Nativity, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th

Nativity, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th
REV345846 Nativity, panel from the Church San Andres of Tortura, late 15th century-early 16th century (painted wood) by Spanish School; Museo diocesano de Arte Sacro, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Death Leading a Pagan Woman (oil on panel)

Death Leading a Pagan Woman (oil on panel)
AMQ182791 Death Leading a Pagan Woman (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century) (after); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Landscape with Peasants Dancing, c. 1645-50 (oil on panel)

Landscape with Peasants Dancing, c. 1645-50 (oil on panel)
500222 Landscape with Peasants Dancing, c.1645-50 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 49x78 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Views of Normandy (Rouen and Etretat) and Brittany (Mont Saint Michel)

Views of Normandy (Rouen and Etretat) and Brittany (Mont Saint Michel)
LSE4076334 Views of Normandy (Rouen and Etretat) and Brittany (Mont Saint Michel), children on the beach and bagpipes player - advertising poster of the Railways de l Ouest, v.1890 by Unknown Artist

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Champetre dance The announcement to the shepherds. Miniature taken from '

Champetre dance The announcement to the shepherds. Miniature taken from "
JLJ4599856 Champetre dance The announcement to the shepherds. Miniature taken from " Book of Hours by Charles d Angouleme (1460-1496)" from Testard Tap (active between 1475-1523), 1480

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Egg Dance, 1552 (oil on panel)

The Egg Dance, 1552 (oil on panel)
5051881 The Egg Dance, 1552 (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 84x172 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The dance of death (print)

The dance of death (print)
LRI4677320 The dance of death (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dance of death scene)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Shepherd playing bagpipes with his sheep Painting by Giovanni Francesco Castiglione

Shepherd playing bagpipes with his sheep Painting by Giovanni Francesco Castiglione
LRI4697969 Shepherd playing bagpipes with his sheep Painting by Giovanni Francesco Castiglione (1641/42-1716) Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova (ex Palazzo Bianco) by Castiglione

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Sword Dance of Boys of the Royal Caledonian Asylum, at Westbrook Park, Godalming (engraving)

Sword Dance of Boys of the Royal Caledonian Asylum, at Westbrook Park, Godalming (engraving)
1590682 Sword Dance of Boys of the Royal Caledonian Asylum, at Westbrook Park, Godalming (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: A haggis being brought into a Scottish banquet in London to the accompaniment of a piper

A haggis being brought into a Scottish banquet in London to the accompaniment of a piper (b / w photo)
3637692 A haggis being brought into a Scottish banquet in London to the accompaniment of a piper (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Naples (chromolitho)

Naples (chromolitho)
3621662 Naples (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naples. Illustration from Tochter-Album Unterhaltungen im hauslichen Kreise zur Bildung des Verstandes)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Crimping a Quaker (coloured engraving)

Crimping a Quaker (coloured engraving)
611143 Crimping a Quaker (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crimping a Quaker. Published 1814)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Landing of the First Canadian Division at St. Nazaire, 1915 (oil on canvas)

Landing of the First Canadian Division at St. Nazaire, 1915 (oil on canvas)
CIV214388 Landing of the First Canadian Division at St. Nazaire, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Miller, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c

The Miller, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c
SR21928 The Miller, detail from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1342-1400) Ellesmere Manuscript, facsimile edition, 1911 (for original detail see 128928) by English School

Background imageBagpipes Collection: A scene on the outskirts of a village

A scene on the outskirts of a village
CP9999 A scene on the outskirts of a village by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Grape Harvest, c. 1750 (panel) (pair to 87638)

The Grape Harvest, c. 1750 (panel) (pair to 87638)
PAR87637 The Grape Harvest, c.1750 (panel) (pair to 87638) by Le Clerc, Sebastien II (1676-1763); 42x53.5 cm; Private Collection; ePartridge Fine Arts, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing

Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing
AII79968 Coronation of the Virgin, altarpiece with a predella panel depicting angels playing musical instruments, Florentine (panel) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Four Continents: Europe, 1722 (oil on canvas) (see also 115958)

The Four Continents: Europe, 1722 (oil on canvas) (see also 115958)
NUL115958 The Four Continents: Europe, 1722 (oil on canvas) (see also 115958) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 162x152 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: January, from Spensers 'The Shepherds Calendar', 1579 (woodcut)

January, from Spensers "The Shepherds Calendar", 1579 (woodcut)
619613 January, from Spensers " The Shepherds Calendar", 1579 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Month of January)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Ships musician, bagpiper (colour litho)

The Ships musician, bagpiper (colour litho)
6030105 The Ships musician, bagpiper (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ships musician, bagpiper)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Gordon Highlanders, Piper (colour litho)

The Gordon Highlanders, Piper (colour litho)
6030008 The Gordon Highlanders, Piper (colour litho) by Payne, Harry (1858-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piper. One of a set of postcards on The Gordon Highlanders)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Une joyeuse compagnie - A Merry Company, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)

Une joyeuse compagnie - A Merry Company, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
FIA5409641 Une joyeuse compagnie - A Merry Company, by Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575). Oil on wood, 1564. Dimension : 73x100 cm

Background imageBagpipes Collection: British Army soldiers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo)

British Army soldiers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo)
5999021 British Army soldiers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Military Encampment (oil on canvas)

Military Encampment (oil on canvas)
3744389 Military Encampment (oil on canvas) by Pacsano, Enrico (fl.19th century); 81.2x151.1 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Letter representing a mother with a timpani and her son in a shepherd with a bagpipe

Letter representing a mother with a timpani and her son in a shepherd with a bagpipe
DUV4199801 Letter representing a mother with a timpani and her son in a shepherd with a bagpipe, late 19th century (chromolithograph) by French School

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Cartoon in Academician by Andre Maurois (pseudonym of Emile Herzog), French novelist

Cartoon in Academician by Andre Maurois (pseudonym of Emile Herzog), French novelist
LSE4109160 Cartoon in Academician by AndreMaurois (pseudonym of Emile Herzog), French novelist, essayist and historian (1885-1967) - by BarrAre, in " Fantasio" of 15/04/1929 by Barrere

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Country entertainment - Humorous drawing by Charles Henri Pille (1844-1897

Country entertainment - Humorous drawing by Charles Henri Pille (1844-1897
XEE4148776 Country entertainment - Humorous drawing by Charles Henri Pille (1844-1897) illustrating a passage of " Gargantua" by Rabelais. " The Laughs", June 29, 1895

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Gallant piper leading a charge (colour litho)

Gallant piper leading a charge (colour litho)
3620736 Gallant piper leading a charge (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallant piper leading a charge)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Highland dancing - 'Ghillie Callum'(b / w photo)

Highland dancing - "Ghillie Callum"(b / w photo)
3620755 Highland dancing - " Ghillie Callum" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland dancing - " Ghillie Callum")

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Skirl of the Pipes (colour litho)

The Skirl of the Pipes (colour litho)
3627267 The Skirl of the Pipes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skirl of the Pipes. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Annunciation to the shepherds, east window predella, 1864 (stained glass)

Annunciation to the shepherds, east window predella, 1864 (stained glass)
3474629 Annunciation to the shepherds, east window predella, 1864 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Church of St Editha, Amington, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Highland Piper (engraving)

The Highland Piper (engraving)
3634726 The Highland Piper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Piper. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: An Italian Bride (chromolitho)

An Italian Bride (chromolitho)
735141 An Italian Bride (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian Bride)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Scotland, Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho)

Scotland, Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho)
2797098 Scotland, Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland, Tom, Tom, the pipers son)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: A Breton wedding in Paris (colour litho)

A Breton wedding in Paris (colour litho)
2779651 A Breton wedding in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Breton wedding in Paris. Une noce Bretonne en plein Paris)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Traditional wedding in Plougastel, Brittany (engraving)

Traditional wedding in Plougastel, Brittany (engraving)
2789325 Traditional wedding in Plougastel, Brittany (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional wedding in Plougastel, Brittany)

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Hundred Pipers (colour litho)

The Hundred Pipers (colour litho)
729944 The Hundred Pipers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hundred Pipers.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageBagpipes Collection: The Beggars Opera, illustration from Hogarth Restored

The Beggars Opera, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451220 The Beggars Opera, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Hebrew Levi, Priest, King and Soldier with Sacred Furnishings and Musical Instruments

Hebrew Levi, Priest, King and Soldier with Sacred Furnishings and Musical Instruments
STC91852 Hebrew Levi, Priest, King and Soldier with Sacred Furnishings and Musical Instruments, plate 2, class 1 from Part I of The History of the Nations

Background imageBagpipes Collection: A Game of Bowls by a Tavern (oil on canvas)

A Game of Bowls by a Tavern (oil on canvas)
LST277458 A Game of Bowls by a Tavern (oil on canvas) by Bredael, Alexander van (1663-1720); 6.5x8.2 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Month of January from a Shepherds calendar, 1579 (woodcut) (b / w photo)

Month of January from a Shepherds calendar, 1579 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF265831 Month of January from a Shepherds calendar, 1579 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Pipe-Major MacDonald, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders

Pipe-Major MacDonald, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders
NAM261000 Pipe-Major MacDonald, 72nd (Duke of Albanys Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (b/w photo) by Cundall, Joseph (1818-95) & Howlett, Robert (1831-58); National Army Museum

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Gallant piper leading the charge (colour litho)

Gallant piper leading the charge (colour litho)
STC309828 Gallant piper leading the charge (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Italian musician (with Italian bagpipe, zampogne). Engraving in '

Italian musician (with Italian bagpipe, zampogne). Engraving in "
DUV4211903 Italian musician (with Italian bagpipe, zampogne). Engraving in " Characters and Costumes vary". New Epinal Imaging. Imp. lith

Background imageBagpipes Collection: Old English Bagpipe (engraving)

Old English Bagpipe (engraving)
3653577 Old English Bagpipe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old English Bagpipe)




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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.