The National Piping Centre

The National Piping Centre Enriching lives through piping. Home of Piping Live & National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.

We offer world class tuition at all levels and in all teaching styles to suit your needs and location. This page has been created to keep our fans updated with details of everything that happens at The National Piping Centre including:

• Schools at home and abroad
• Latest YouTube channel uploads
• Shop products and offers
• Museum information
• Event details including Piping Live!
• and all things piping in general

Please feel free to send us a message for any more specific information or visit our website.

Make memories at the St Andrews Night Charity Ball ✨Join us on the 28th of November for an unforgettable evening of fine...
11/10/2026

Make memories at the St Andrews Night Charity Ball ✨

Join us on the 28th of November for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live music, ceilidh dancing and great company, all in support of our mission to inspire, educate, and enrich lives through piping.

Grab a seat here: https://events.humanitix.com/npc-st-andrews-night-charity-ball-2026

10/10/2026

Did you hear the news? 🚨

The Gathering and CLASP Workshops are merging from November 2–6, bringing you more classes, more socials, and more performance opportunities than ever before!

🔥 PLUS: CLASP members get 10% off!

Get registered today! 👇
www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/learn/gatherings

Congratulations to Fionnlagh and Emma, who both made it through to the final of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditiona...
09/10/2026

Congratulations to Fionnlagh and Emma, who both made it through to the final of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Awards! 🎶

Both of them are integral to the team at the National Piping Centre, with Emma as our clubs producer and Fionnlagh as our smallpipes tutor! 📚

The final will take place on the 31st January 2027 at the City Halls in Glasgow! Good luck 🤝🔥

09/10/2026

In Gaelic, you can say "tha mo cheann na bhrochan" ("my head is porridge")! 🤯

Learn everyday phrases like this in our beginner Gaelic classes at the National Piping Centre!

🎟️ Book Now: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk

Meet the tutors for this years gathering!Finlay MacDonald, Emma Hill, Wilson Brown, Andrew Bova, Margaret Houlihan, Fion...
08/10/2026

Meet the tutors for this years gathering!

Finlay MacDonald, Emma Hill, Wilson Brown, Andrew Bova, Margaret Houlihan, Fionnlagh Mac A Phiocair and John Mulhearn will teach a host of masterclasses, workshops, group sessions, and performance training - all to help you improve your playing!

The Gathering is recommended for adult players aged 18+ at advanced beginner level and above, making it ideal for solo pipers, pipe band players, returning learners and anyone looking for fresh inspiration in their music.

Book your pass now!

Embark on a journey with us at Celtic Connections 2027. 🌊🎵We are immensely proud to bring Voyagers to the iconic Celtic ...
08/10/2026

Embark on a journey with us at Celtic Connections 2027. 🌊🎵

We are immensely proud to bring Voyagers to the iconic Celtic Connections stage at The Old Fruitmarket. Bringing together Scotland’s finest young pipers and drummers, Voyagers explores musical movement, discovery, and connection through dynamic new arrangements.

📍 Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
🗓️ 31st January
🔗 www.celticconnections.com/event/1/national-youth-pipe-band-of-scotland-voyagers/

Visit the Museum of Piping at the National Piping Centre to explore 300 years of Scotland’s musical history, and try the...
08/10/2026

Visit the Museum of Piping at the National Piping Centre to explore 300 years of Scotland’s musical history, and try the bagpipes for yourself!

Enjoy fascinating films on the history, culture and music of the bagpipe and enjoy a whistle-stop video tour of the work we do!

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We’re still looking for a part-time Shop Assistant to join our team at The Bagpipe Shop! 🎶Haven't applied yet? There’s s...
07/10/2026

We’re still looking for a part-time Shop Assistant to join our team at The Bagpipe Shop! 🎶

Haven't applied yet? There’s still time! If you’re looking for weekend work, you’ll help out in our specialist retail space at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow, meeting customers from around the world.

We need someone who knows their way around the pipes, is passionate about traditional Scottish music, and has a real drive to deliver great customer service.

• 6–12 hours per week (weekend availability essential, plus extra shifts available when needed)
• £10.85 – £12.71/hr
• Staff discounts in both the shop & Pipers' Tryst Restaurant, plus a friendly, supportive team!

If you’re knowledgeable, proactive, reliable, and ready to jump in on the shop floor, we’d love to see your application.

Send your CV (and a quick intro about yourself!) to [email protected]

Know someone with piping knowledge who'd be perfect for this? Tag them below! 👇

06/10/2026

Halò! 👋

Ready to start your Gaelic learning journey? Our Gaelic tutor, Eilidh, is running Wednesday evening classes for beginners and recent beginners at the National Piping Centre!

In these classes, you'll cover practical conversation skills, including everyday icebreakers, checking in on friends, and sharing hobbies! 🗣️

➡️ Don't miss out, sign up today: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/learn/evening-classes

05/10/2026

The 2026 Glenfiddich Solo Piping Championship has officially SOLD OUT!

We can't wait to join you all on 31st October at Blair Castle! 🏰

If you missed out on tickets this year, you can sign up to the waitlist, or purchase a livestream pass. 🎟️

www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/the-glenfiddich-piping-championship/

Address

30-34 McPhater Street
Glasgow
G40HW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+441413530220

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