Always wanted to try the bagpipes? Now is your chance!
2025-08-12 12:00:00
The National Piping Centre
Included in the Festival Site Ticket
Our Come and Try sessions are the perfect opportunity to try your hand at playing the bagpipes.
This event is included in the Festival Site Ticket and allocated on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time to ensure you get a spot!
The National Piping Centre
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. During Piping Live! access is through the ramped entrance to the Street Cafe, cross the marquee and then out the other door to the lift area. There is also an accessible toilet here.
You can book a welcome through the WelcoME platform here
You can see full access information at Euan's Guide here
2025-08-12 12:00:00
The National Piping Centre
Included in the Festival Site Ticket
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