agpipes have been a rich part of Scottish heritage for centuries. Scotland’s national instrument is believed to have been played in Ancient Egypt, as far back as 400BC, when soldiers blew pipes made from dog skin with chanters of bone. Nero, the 5th and last emperor of Rome’s first dynasty was also said to have been captivated with playing the pipes and though some people believe the Celts brought the bagpipes to Scotland as they travelled here from the Middle East, others believe it was the Romans who introduced them to the Caledonians. Regardless
