Morning events, Pipe band

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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

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

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

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
…and 2 more dates until 16 Aug