Bagpipe makers and retailers in Scotland make up a small, highly specialised corner of the country’s musical world, but their influence is unmistakable. In workshops from the Central Belt to the Highlands, craftsmen turn blocks of wood into finely balanced chanters and drones, combining traditional techniques with meticulous modern engineering.
Each instrument carries the hallmark of its maker — a blend of character, craftsmanship, and the centuries-old heritage that surrounds Scotland’s national instrument.
Alongside the makers, specialist retailers help keep the piping community thriving. Long-established firms sit shoulder to shoulder with newer shops that cater to learners, competitive soloists, and full pipe bands. They provide everything from reeds and repairs to custom commissions and practical advice for players at every level.
Whether someone is buying their first practice chanter or commissioning a bespoke set of pipes, these workshops and storefronts remain an essential part of Scotland’s musical landscape — a meeting place for pipers, tutors, and enthusiasts from across the country and around the world.
Ayrshire and Arran
- McCallum Bagpipes – Moorfield Industrial Estate, Troon Road, Kilmarnock KA2 0BA
Dundee and Angus
- Ian D Murray – 18 Dunnichen Road, Kingsmuir, Forfar DD8 2RQ
- Strathmore Bagpipes and Chanters – Kirriemuir
Edinburgh & Lothians
- Kilberry Bagpipes – 27 St. Mary’s Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TA
- Sinclair Bagpipes – 1 Madeira Street, Edinburgh EH6 4AJ
- MacMurchie Bagpipes – West Calder
Glasgow & Clyde Valley
Stirling, Trossachs & Falkirk
