The Lunchtime recital series returns for 2025. Join us on Tuesday 12th August for a performance by Ian K. MacDonald
2025-08-12 12:30:00
The National Piping Centre
Tickets: £10 Std / £9 Over 65s + Under 16s + £1.50 booking fee per ticket
This event requires a ticket in addition to your Festival Site ticket.
The link below takes you to Festival Site Day tickets. Once you have bought this you will then be able to access these tickets via the link in your purchase confirmation page or email. When you purchase your ticket via this link a £2.50 discount will be applied to the price of the event ticket.
"Ian K." is a hugely-accomplished piper in the pipe band and solo piping scene. He was Pipe Major of Toronto Police before joining Field Marshal Montgomery, winning the Gr 1 World Pipe Band Championships with them in 2022. He is currently playing with 78th Fraser Highlanders with his son Ian. In 2016 he was a Double Gold Medallist, joining a very select group of playesr who have won both the Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meeting Gold Medals in the same year. So come along for a fantastic recital by one of the world's top players!
In a change to the print programme- Ali Hutton is unable to perform this recital.
Get tickets now to see this fantastic solo piping recital from one of the most innovative and exciting artists on the scene.
This event requires a ticket in addition to your Festival Site ticket. You must purchase your Festival Site ticket before purchasing a ticket for this event.
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
Celtic Arts Foundation
2025-08-12 12:30:00
The National Piping Centre
Tickets: £10 Std / £9 Over 65s + Under 16s + £1.50 booking fee per ticket
This event requires a ticket in addition to your Festival Site ticket.
The link below takes you to Festival Site Day tickets. Once you have bought this you will then be able to access these tickets via the link in your purchase confirmation page or email. When you purchase your ticket via this link a £2.50 discount will be applied to the price of the event ticket.
Find out more about the tickets you will need for this year's festival - all on sale now!
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