National Piping Centre
The National Piping Centre is an institution in Glasgow, Scotland, dedicated to the playing of the bagpipes, to include not only the Great Highland Bagpipes, but also the Scottish smallpipes and Irish uileann pipes, as well as other traditional musical instruments.
The institution includes practice spaces, an auditorium, and the Museum of Piping.
It is located in the Cowcaddens district of the city, in the former Cowcaddens Free Church. The building is Category B listed.
The Museum of Piping
The Museum of Piping displays a rich collection of bagpipes and related artifacts, tracing 300 years of piping heritage. It features Scottish bagpipes from the 18th century, European bagpipes, and items related to famous pipers like John MacColl and Robert Reid. The museum also highlights the competitive tradition of Highland bagpipes.