Music, Pipe band

22 events

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The Royal Highland Show

Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200

…and 5 more dates until 29 Jun 2014

Peebles Beltane Festival

Local legend, history and tradition combine for this annual festival celebrating summer. Services, discos and concerts are topped off with a Crowning Ceremony and Grand Procession to mark the beginning of summer.

Peebles, Peebleshire

Wed 19 Jun

Times vary / Free

Thu 20 Jun

Times vary / Free

Fri 21 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sat 22 Jun

Times vary / Free

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

This unique event that draws crowds (and performers) from all over the world celebrates the Year of Natural Scotland with massed pipes and drums, massed military bands, display teams, dancers and the haunting lament of the Lone Piper set against the magnificent backcloth of Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle

Fri 2 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

Sat 3 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

Sun 4 Aug

Times vary / £24–£58 / 0131 225 1188

…and 20 more dates until 24 Aug

Aden Pipe Band Competition

Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Sun 11 Aug

£4 / 01771 624485

  • 12:30 – 17:00

Barluath

The five piece band includes a variety of instruments such as pipes, flute, fiddle, mandolin, whistle and vocals.

The Admiral, Glasgow

Tue 6 Aug

£8 / 0141 221 7705

  • 19:30
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Come And Try: Bagpipes

A basic introduction to playing the bagpipes, come and try this traditional iconic instrument.

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow

Mon 12 Aug

£2 / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 14:30

Tue 13 Aug

£2 / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 14:30

Wed 14 Aug

£2 / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 14:30
…and 2 more dates until 16 Aug

Come and Try Piping & Drumming with HeedrumHodrum

A chance to try the pipes and drums with HeedrumHodrum.

St Enoch Square, Glasgow

Mon 12 Aug

Free

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 10:00

Tue 13 Aug

Free

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 10:00

Wed 14 Aug

Free

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 10:00
…and 2 more dates until 16 Aug

Edinburgh Pipe Band Championships

Piping competition also featuring Highland dancing, heavy events and children's entertainment.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 24 Aug

£7 (under 16s free; parking £5 per vehicle) / 0131 335 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

European Pipe Band Championships

Over 100 pipe bands and 4000 musicians from around the world take part in this competition for the top spot. Along with the performances there is a slew of other family friendly entertainment, including a craft fair, children's activities, highland dancers and other seller stalls.

Grant Park, Forres

Sat 29 Jun

£10 in advance; £12 on the door (Children £7 in advance; £8 on the door; under 12s free; Family £28 in advance; £30 on the door) / 01475 715555

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Friday Night Folk

A modern take on folk and pipes with Angus MacKenzie (pipes/whistle) and Ross Martin (guitar) in a new quartet with Yann-Fanch Kemener (vocals) and Arnaud Ciapolino (wooden flute); Niall & Cillian Vallely and Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Fri 16 Aug

£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 357 6200

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 19:30
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Gaels & Gracenotes

Gaelic music concert featuring vocalist Julie Fowlis, the Armagh Pipers and James Mackenzie (Breabach).

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Thu 15 Aug

£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 19:30

International Quartet Competition

Four man pipe teams compete to impress ten judges hidden amongst the audience.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Tue 13 Aug

New Athenaeum Theatre

£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 19:30

Isle of Gigha Music Festival

The smallest music festival in Scotland offers a perfectly-formed line-up of ceilidhs, headline concerts, sessions, workshops and a musical beach picnic.

Isle of Gigha, Hebridean Islands

Fri 28 Jun

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160

Sat 29 Jun

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160

Sun 30 Jun

Times & prices vary (free–£25) / 01583 505160

The Master's Solo Piping Competition

The piping fest begins with this solo competition, which is now a qualifier for the Glenfiddich Solo Piping Championship. The Piobaireachd starts at 10am while the March Strathspey and Reel competition begins at 5pm (separate tickets are required for each event).

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow

Mon 12 Aug

£6 (£4; Both £10 (£6)) / 0141 353 0220

  • 10:00
  • 17:00

Museum Tour

Guided tours around the National Piping Centre's Museum of Piping.

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow

Mon 12 Aug

Free / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Tue 13 Aug

Free / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Wed 14 Aug

Free / 0141 353 0220

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 11:00 – 15:00
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Pipes & Strings

An evening of music from Canada, Scotland and Galicia featuring pipes, fiddle and piano trio Andrea Beaton, Matt McIsaac and Troy MacGillivray; piper Finlay MacDonald and Shetland fiddler Chris Stout and mix of folk and world music from Bellon Maceiras.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Wed 14 Aug

£15.50 (£12.50) / 0141 332 5057

Part of Piping Live!.

  • 19:30

Pipes of Peace

Top pipe bands from around the world featuring Scottish Power Pipe Band, The 78th Fraser Highlanders Pipe Band and New York Metro Pipe Band. Part of Piping Live!.

SECC, Glasgow

Thu 15 Aug

£18.50 / 0844 395 4000

  • 19:15

Piping Live!

Coinciding with the World Pipe Band Championships, this festival offers piping at the highest level. From daytime entertainment in the form of exhibitions, performances, sessions, and a food and drink marquee, to the mainstage evening concerts featuring world class Scottish and international performers to a late night…

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow

Mon 12 Aug

Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220

Tue 13 Aug

Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220

Wed 14 Aug

Times & prices vary (free–£20) / 0141 353 0220

…and 4 more dates until 18 Aug

The Saltire

Building on the successful events of the previous four years, The Saltire 2013 is a week-long festival of music, culture and heritage. East Lothian is the birthplace of the Scottish Flag and The Saltire Festival celebrates this fact alongside St Andrew's Day.

Various venues, East Lothian

Sun 24 Nov

Times & prices vary / 0131 652240

Mon 25 Nov

Times & prices vary / 0131 652240

Tue 26 Nov

Times & prices vary / 0131 652240

…and 5 more dates until 1 Dec

Vintage Tractor Working Day

Get up close to this vintage collection of tractors, with Clydesdale Horse ploughing, sheepdog demonstrations and traditional Scottish music by the Buchan Heritage Players.

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Sun 29 Sep

Free

  • 12:15 – 16:15

World Pipe Band Championships

The best pipe bands from all over the world, featuring 8,000 pipers and drummers, compete for the most prestigious prizes and the coveted World Champion crown. As well as the music, a dedicated children's zone, gourmet food and Highland games add to the day out.

Glasgow Green

Sat 17 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £18–£20 (£10–£15, family £40–£42); one day £11–£14 (£6–£9; family £25–£28); Family

Sun 18 Aug

Times vary / Weekend £18–£20 (£10–£15, family £40–£42); one day £11–£14 (£6–£9; family £25–£28); Family

Youth Festival of Remembrance 2013

Remembrance concert in aid of the Royal British Legion poppy appeal

Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone

Sat 9 Nov

£7.50 / 01303 228600