Piping Live!

Glasgow once again welcomes new and established artists from over ten countries to perform at 150 events across the city, including the John McSherry Band, Breabach and Rura. Look forward to master classes, ceilidhs, concerts, street performances and more from 6–12 Aug.

The World Pipe Band Championships

On 11 Aug 40,000 spectators, 8,000 pipers and drummers, 16 nations and one World Champion will come together for this coveted championship. The one day event at Glasgow Green has more things to do than you can shake your bag pipe at - from Highland games to dancing, fairs to food, face painting and more.

Year of Creative Scotland is helping to spotlight, celebrate and promote Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths on a world stage. Find out all that this special year has to offer at www.visitscotland.com/creative.