March Through Edinburgh — Epic Scottish Bagpipe Parade | Celtic Music

Epic Scottish Bagpipe March | Military Highland Parade Music

Did you know that the history of the bagpipes dates back thousands of years? Though most commonly associated with Scotland, the bagpipes are popular in various parts of the world—including throughout Europe, where the instrument flourished between 900 and 1700. Bagpipes vary regionally, but some types are common throughout Europe and retain their medieval forms. Despite the many differences in bagpipes, however, the basic components are the same: a reed pipe chanter that plays the melody, one or