When you think of Scotland what comes to mind? One of your first thoughts may be bagpipers. On my recent trip into Scotland I saw a few playing on the streets of Edinburgh.
It appears they play for tourists. Many spectators donate a pound as they play. The kilts may represent a pipe band they are in or their clan.
It is a treat to hear the sounds associated with Scotland. What’s more iconic to Scotland than pipers? Thanks to the pipers for performing on the street! It makes our trips more enjoyable.
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Love all your pictures of the bagpipers!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! I loved seeing them. They were all talented as well.
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I love bagpipes! Did you know there are regional forms of bagpipes in Spain too? Great pictures Sharon!
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Yes! Other countries have their own form of bagpipes. Thanks!
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I have seen them in Florence, Italy. Amazing outfit.
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I would like to see how bagpipers in other countries dress and how their instrument differs.
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They were from Scotland, so their dress was the same. It was a Scotland musical festival in Florence.
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I understand some other countries have their own version of bagpipes. We usually see the Scottish version in the US.
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Did you take all those pictures? Seems like a lot of bag pipes around, or maybe you search them out to photograph. -Laura
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Yes, I took all of these. I bring my camera everywhere when I travel. I was in Scotland four days and saw all of these around Edinburgh.
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Wow, that is more than I thought, but then again i have never been to Scotland….yet
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We only saw them in Edinburgh. So I am thinking only in major tourists cities will you have a chance to see this many.
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Great post !!
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Thanks! It was fun seeing them around Edinburgh.
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I have not met not even one when I went to Edinburgh, maybe it was too hot to perform in the street because at that time. Now I have an excuse to come back there! 😂
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I was wearing a light jacket when there. There was always one on The Royal Mile a couple of blocks from the Castle. They seemed to rotate. When we passed the same area later someone else would be performing.
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How cool! I definitely have to come back there!
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The bagpipes are such an amazing, majestic instrument. Did all of them sound great?
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They all sounded like pros to me. I have never played the bagpipes but play other instruments. Edinburgh in the summer is the place to go it appears of you want to hear and see them. Someday I would like to experience the big bagpipe event there at the castle.
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