Bagpipe Collection

Bagpiper, Glencoe, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Bagpipe players with traditional Scottish uniform, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Piper Daniel Laidlaw V. C
Piper Laidlaw won the V.C. at Loos (World War I) on 25th September 1915: During the worst of the bombardment, seeing that his company was somewhat shaken from the effects of gas

A group of Cameron Highlanders
A group of Queens Own Cameron Highlanders

Pipe Major of The Scots Guards in full ceremonial dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Highland Bagpipe Player
Ross : Victorias highland piper

Bagpipe Player
24th September 1955: A bagpipe player of Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders wearing the Sutherland tartan at Stirling in Scotland

Pipe Band, Tomintoul, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Australian Ladies Pipe Band - World Tour - souvenir of the visit of the band under Drum-Major William Darwin F.R.G.S. and Pipe-Major Jessie Young

French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume
3665634 French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Tyrolean bagpipe player in traditional costume by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Calendar for January with figures of Jeremias and St. Petrus, quote from Paul, musicians, disciples
5912922 Calendar for January with figures of Jeremias and St. Petrus, quote from Paul, musicians, disciples, mythical creatures and castles

A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th century (engraving)
2963157 A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th cenutry, playing a type of bagpipe)

The end of the year, from the episode "The Farmer's Festival or The Twelve Months", 1546-1547. Private Collection

The Year's End, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
The Year's End, 1546. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 7

Still Life, 1662-1681. Creator: Johann Friedrich Grueber
Still Life, 1662-1681

Village street with church. Creator: Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen
Village street with church

The players, c.1660-c.1682. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The players, c.1660-c.1682

Vanitas Still Life, 1665. Creator: Cornelis Brise
Vanitas Still Life, 1665

Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark
Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840

Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing, 1637-1656. Creator: Anthonie Victoryns
Bagpipe Music and Singing. The Five Senses: The Sense of Hearing, 1637-1656

Still Life with Bagpipes, 1850-1881. Creator: Adolphe Mouilleron
Still Life with Bagpipes, 1850-1881

Peasant Fair, c.1665. Creator: David Teniers II
Peasant Fair, c.1665. Other Title(s): St George's Day Kermis. Country folk talking, eating and drinking, dancing to the bagpipes, falling over drunk (bottom left)

Bagpipe Players, c. 1540. Creator: Martin Treu
Bagpipe Players, c. 1540

Title Page, published 1612. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Title Page, published 1612

Shepherd with a Platerspiel, c. 1500/1515. Creator: Benedetto Montagna
Shepherd with a Platerspiel, c. 1500/1515

WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915

World War 1: Highlanders piping
3787050 World War 1: Highlanders piping; (add.info.: World War 1: Highlanders piping themselves back from the trenches. British Official War Photograph. Series 1. No 2. Published on postcard)

Early medieval English peasants including a Bagpipe player. 12th century

Piper Mitch Mitchinson plays bagpipes to Newcastle Brewery dray horses to get them used to the wail of the pipes, after a life time with brass bands. April 1970

Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band, Scotland. 24th September 1954

Indian Instruments Various indian musical instruments - trumpets
Indian Instruments, Various indian musical instruments - trumpets, flutes, drums, bagpipe and cymbal, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 16, before p. 101 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Bagpipe player on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile, Hand Holding Bagpipes

Bagpipe lesson, Scotland

Going with the Wind
Cartoon, punning on the title of the recently released film Gone with the Wind'. Date: 1940

Highlander Playing Bagpipes, 1900 (wash on paper)
GLS314009 Highlander Playing Bagpipes, 1900 (wash on paper) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 35.6x24.1 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

A peasant playing a bagpipe and an old woman listening with a dog (oil on canvas)
6192854 A peasant playing a bagpipe and an old woman listening with a dog (oil on canvas) by Paolini, Pietro (1603-1681) (circle of); 145.7x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174585 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174586 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL175490 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

The Bagpiper
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing a Bagpiper, c.1514

A bagpipe player (oil on panel)
5947494 A bagpipe player (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (studio of); 11.5x9.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho)
2808668 The Allies on the Italian Front (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Allies at the Italian Front)

Comic postcard, Man in a restaurant with haggis Date: 20th century

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

English tourists see Scots dancing to bagpipe music on the bank of the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, Scotland. Doctor Prosody meets a highland wedding on the Calidonian Canal

Angels playing musical instruments, c. 1475-97 (tempera on panel) (for details see 64872
ACI64871 Angels playing musical instruments, c.1475-97 (tempera on panel) (for details see 64872, 64873 and 64874) by Botticini, Francesco (c.1446-97) (attr)

Medieval men inflating pig bladders, playing
Medieval men inflating pig bladders (for bagpipes?), playing mandolins and pipes. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette

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The haunting melodies of the bagpipe fill the air as a skilled Bagpiper stands proudly in Glencoe, Scotland. Dressed in traditional Scottish uniform, he captivates the audience with his mesmerizing tunes. Reminiscent of brave warriors from centuries past, this Bagpiper embodies the spirit of Scotland. Amongst them is Piper Daniel Laidlaw V. C. , a true hero who played his bagpipes amidst chaos and danger during World War I. His courage and musical talent inspire generations to come. In another scene, a group of Cameron Highlanders march together, led by their esteemed Pipe Major. The sound of their synchronized bagpipes echoes through the hills, evoking both pride and nostalgia for Scottish traditions. A lone Highlander plays his Highland Bagpipe passionately against a breathtaking backdrop. His music resonates with history and cultural heritage that runs deep within every Scot's veins. Across continents, an Australian Ladies Pipe Band embarks on a world tour showcasing their exceptional skills on the bagpipe. Their harmonious melodies bridge cultures and unite people through music. In Scotland itself, eager learners gather for a Bagpipe lesson steeped in tradition and authenticity. As they master each note under expert guidance, they become part of an unbroken lineage that stretches back centuries. Like leaves carried by the wind, these enchanting sounds travel far beyond borders - reaching even distant lands where unexpected ears are delighted by its unique charm. Transporting us back to 1900 is an exquisite wash-on-paper painting depicting a Highlander playing his beloved instrument with utmost grace. This artwork captures not only his skill but also reveals glimpses into life during that era - reminding us how timeless bagpipe music truly is. Whether it be at grand events or intimate gatherings, the presence of bagpipers adds an indescribable magic to any occasion. Their powerful tunes evoke emotions like no other instrument can - stirring hearts and igniting spirits wherever they go.