Join the BIT Collective and Maket Collective for a presentation and panel discussion exploring the barriers that women and gender minorities face in traditional music and piping, from under-representation to harassment and abuse. Designed predominantly for men who want to better understand these experiences, this event will offer practical insights into active allyship and how we can all contribute to creating safer, more inclusive communities.

This event will take place in the Bothy and is included in your Festival Site day or week ticket.

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 well as our food and drink tents will be on outside the Centre on McPhater Street. Ticket information is available here

Accessibility

The National Piping Centre and Pipers' Tryst restaurant has step access at both doors.

There is a lift available from the side of the building to all floors.

There are accessible toilets on the ground floor and 1st floor of the building.

During Piping Live! access is through the ramped entrance to the Festival Site, with ramp access into the Bothy where there is a bar.

There is also step free access to the lift access, which will be staffed by volunteers to assist you to your floor.

There is also an accessible toilet next to The Bothy.

You can see full access information at Euan's Guide here

Event Sponsor

The Maket Collective