This new, extraordinary, and highly-collaborative collection was compiled by Vermont piper Tim Cummings, and shares a connection to the Raasay Piping Competition vis-à-vis Hamish Moore, the founder of both Càirdeas and The Raasay—the link being enforced in that the two events share a common cultural philosophy.  Cummings, who is the current Musical Director at Càirdeas, will be joined by Moore and several other colleagues who've taught at this remarkable school since its inception in 1989.  Prior to the concert, we'll highlight some of the more unique and notable aspects of the new collection.  An all-comers session will follow, and will feature—but not be limited to—the offerings in the new tunebook.  Come and bring your session-friendly instruments, and join us!

This event will be on The Bothy stage within the Festival Site. The programming in the Bothy and on Centre Stage 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