The National Piping Centre serves as the international centre of excellence for the Bagpipe. We are currently seeking a part time accounts clerk whose primary function will be Credit Control. There may be some involvement with purchase/sales control. Knowldege of Sage line 50 is essential.This part time role will be on Wednesday and Thursdays each week, 14 hours per week at £8 per hour.
Apply with a CV in writing to Director of Administration, The National Piping Centre, 30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow G4 0HW
For more information email: alaidlaw@thepipingcentre.co.uk
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. » Read more
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
Piping Live! 2010 begins tomorrow Monday 9th August. It returns with the fantastic mix of Pipe Bands in George Square, Street Cafe and recitals at the National Piping Centre, book and CD launches, new bands, established groups, and an amazing array of Evening Concerts featuring Capercaillie, Julie Fowlis, Treacherous Orchestra, Fred Morrison and the Battlefield Band. For full details go to www.pipinglive.co.uk
The new term of the National Piping Centre’s Evening Classes will begin on 4th September until 16th December. This is a change from the 14th September as previously stated. The course will run for 15 weeks beginning on the 4th. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We are very pleased to announce the graduation of the class on 2010 from the BA Scottish Music - Piping Degree Course. This year Hazen Metro, Cameron Drummond, Kyle Warren, Alasdair Henderson and Keith Bowes have all graduated with Honours and special mention must go to Cameron and Kyle who received First Class Honours. However congratulations to the newest Alumni and we wish them every success in their future careers.
The National Piping Centre’s overseas schools programme finish for 2010 with their wonderful Munich School. This week long school will be held between Tuesday 26th - Saturday 30th October. The week is taught in small group lessons and is a great way to meet other pipers in Germany and immerse yourself in piping for a week.For full bilingual information about venue, times, the school and how to book online please go to:http://www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/schools/munich-school/
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland will be touring Caithness and Orkney for the very first time on Friday 23rd ans Saturday 24th July. On Friday 23rd they will conduct workshops in Wick and Thurso for any young Piper of Drummer under the age of 25, as well as come and try sessions for anyone who thinks piping might be for them. That night they will perform their “Dragon’s Lair” Concert at the Wick Assembly Rooms. The concert starts at 7pm and tickets are £8/£6 and are available on the night. » Read more
The National Piping Centre Seasonal Schools will start again with Summer School 1 between 28th June - 2nd July. These are week long programmes of teaching with learning in small groups. They are a great way to meet new friends and immerse yourself in your piping studies for a week. » Read more
The National Piping Centre and Glasgow University have created a unique opportunity for international students who wish to come to Glasgow University 
With excellent locations and facilities students are sure to enjoy the opportunity to learn from some of the World's leading exponents in piping and drumming.
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and The National Piping Centre (NPC) offer a specialist degree that allows pipers to study piping within the context of Scottish traditional music to the highest level. 
The National Piping Centre has a reputation for excellence and it is no different when it comes to traditional Scottish food. There is always a selection of the finest Scottish produce on offer...
We supply expert pipers in full highland dress for every occasion. Our pipers have abundant experience in piping at all types of engagements and are guaranteed to add a special Scottish touch to your event.
