Fresh off the launch of their debut EP, the Calum MacAskill Trio represents three dedicated musicians bringing an exciting, contemporary edge to traditional Scottish music.

The Calum MacAskill Trio is an exciting collaborative project focused on fresh, original material. Centred around Glenelg piper and whistle player Calum MacAskill, the trio features all-original melodies brought to life by the rhythmic and harmonic ideas of guitarist Angus Gilpin and bodhrán/mandolin player Rory Carter.

Having recently celebrated the launch of their debut six-track EP with a special performance at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the trio represents three dedicated musicians making their mark on the Scottish trad scene. Between Angus’s busy teaching and gigging schedule on Skye, Rory’s recording work following his studies at the RCS, and Calum’s varied experience—which spans the Argyll Ceilidh Trail to rehearsals with Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band—this performance promises an engaging showcase of new Highland music from a genuinely collaborative young line-up.

The programming on Centre Stage and in the Bothy are 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

Belhaven Brewery