The National Piping Centre serves as the international centre of excellence for bagpipes. Our acitivites include the promotion and sale of goods worldwide from our shop. We currently have an available position to join the team as manager of our shop. Ideally applicants will have experience in teh retail sector, have an interest in traditional music and previous experince with the sale and rental of Highland Wear would also be helpful. Continue reading →

It has been confirmed that two Piping Live! 2010 programmes will go out on BBC Alba on Saturday 28th August at 9pm (this Saturday) and Saturday 4th September. So set you Sky Plus/video recorder now to make sure you don’t miss it. But don’t worry even if you do, it will be available on BBC Iplayer shortly after. This is only available to viewers in the UK.

The National Piping Centre is delighted to be a collaborative partner with The Piper’s Corner (www.piperscorner.com) for the 2011 Bruggen Winter Piping and Drumming School, Germany to be held from the 6-13 of February. Instruction for the school will be provided by National Piping Centre instructors and other guest teachers. Students attending the school will receive several hours of instruction per day with additional  daily workshops and recitals. Piping and Drumming Examination Board exams will be offered at the school. For enrolments contact David Johnston at davidjohnston@piperscorner.com