Using our course finder below you can select where you want to learn â in Scotland (Home) or overseas, the style you prefer and your level of playing. Then our course finder will recommend the most suitable courses for you.
Take face to face lessons with one of our world-class instructors at The National Piping Centre.
Like our one-to-one lessons, but conducted over Skype to make our teaching accessible across the globe.
For pipers aged 17+, these seasonal schools let you learn with other players.
Find out more about the levels of exams you can take in piping and drumming Learn More
A 10 week course of lessons suitable for all levels of piper, running throughout the year.
Join our World Class Instructors in Bruggen, Germany for the Pipers' Corner School.
Our 4 year Traditional Music - Piping Degree in conjunction with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Our World Class Instructors will teach at this great school in Homburg Winter School
Our World Class Instructors will teach at this great school in Winchester, VA, USA.
Anytime, anywhere learning, with online tutorials and live lessons available now for all levels.
Bespoke workshops for your pipe band with our world-class instructors.
Watch the Glenfiddich Livestream from 09.45 UK time on Saturday 27th October 2018
Find out more about the SQA Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board examinations you can take.
If you are coming from overseas to study for a semester at Edinburgh or Glasgow University, we have a semester class that gives you a truly Scottish musical experience!
The National Piping Centre exists to promote the study of the music and history of the Highland Bagpipe.
Patron HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, KG, KT, GCB.
Founders: Sir Brian Ivory CVO CBE FRSE MA CA - Lady Oona Ivory DL MA ARCM FRSA - Sandy Grant Gordon CBE MA
with Founders, Sir Brian and Lady Ivory and the Lord Provost Bob Winter on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Opening of The National Piping Centre.
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