An influential Scottish musician has been awarded the British Empire Medal. Christopher Armstrong was awarded the medal in ...

I’ve been playing the bagppipe for about 25 years now, since I turned 50,” said Mike Barnes, who now lives with his wife Pat ...

Introduction Europeans did not think we would find out about our black human species that inhabited Europe before the arrival of the Caucasians from the Caucasus Mountains in Central Asia .

During his first year putting on the Cortez Celtic Fair, it was pointed out to Randy McKnight that there aren’t necessarily a lot of people with such heritage in the area. In response, he said, ...

The wife of a Scottish musician was allegedly assaulted in a Texas park after a woman became enraged by the sound of bagpipes. Scott Gibb was playing in a secluded area at Terry Hershey Park in ...

London - Scotland's rugby stars said they will miss hearing the inspirational skirl of the bagpipes during the World Cup after tournament organisers banned musical instruments inside stadiums.

As the enduring popularity of bagpipes proves, Hong Kong culture is as diverse as it is distinct.

Arts & Entertainment “They transport you.” Why Irish bagpipes aren’t like any other instrument Morning Edition host Andrew Garcia and KERA producer Therese Powell wanted to know more about ...

Festival goer Larry Brantley wasn't stumped at all when we asked if knew the difference between Scottish and Irish bagpipes. Brantley has a family history with the instrument.

BAGPIPES face an “existential threat” as they have become one of the least popular musical instruments amongst budding musicians. The Scottish icon has ended up in the bottom five of worst ...

If bagpipes continue their slump in popularity and interest in kazoos takes off, Scotland could be a very different place in a century or two ...

A music expert has warned bagpipes are becoming “critically endangered” - slumping into the bottom five least purchased instruments last year. The traditional Scottish instrument is not being ...