Celebrate the launch of Let Piping Flourish: A Musical History of Highland Piping in Glasgow – a groundbreaking new tune book that tells the city’s piping story through music. More than just a collection of tunes, this is a musical map of Glasgow, where each piece is a tribute to the people, places, and events that shaped its piping tradition. John Mulhearn will be in conversation with renowned piper and educator Dougie Pincock for a discussion about the book and the vibrant history it explores. The event will feature Mulhearn performing tunes from the book, reading excerpts, and a signing – with books available to buy or collect. A heartfelt tribute to the generations who helped piping take root and thrive in Glasgow.

The Venue

The centre serves as a national and international centre of excellence for the great Highland Bagpipe and its music.

The Festival Site with the Centre Stage and Bothy Tent, as our food and drink tents will be on outside here on McPhater Street.

PLEASE BE AWARE

• You will need a Festival Site Day ticket (or Week Pass) to access the events from the 11th -15th of August e.g. you will need a Tuesday Festival Site ticket (or week pass) to access the Tuesday Lunchtime Recital and Learn@Live events. Please only purchase indoor events for the days you have a site ticket or pass for. 
• You DO NOT need a festival site pass for events on the 8th, 9th and 10th of August (eg. MacGregors Gathering events) 
• If you arrive at the Festival Site without a valid day/week entry ticket you will be required to buy one at the door.