Learning to play the pipes at any age is a challenge, and there is accepted wisdom that the older you start, the harder it becomes with fingers that are not as nimble and quick to move. But what if you lived in Leatherhead, Surrey, were retired, had lots of time […]
An award-winning young piper has turned whisky maker after being enlisted to play to casks of whisky prior to bottling to enhance its flavour. Reader, this may sound like an April Fool story but it isn’t. It’s definitely June 23 today! Dingwall piper and whistle player, Ali Levack, the 2020 […]
The National Piping Centre today opens its doors once again to the public. The reopening comes amid the Scottish Government’s easing of lockdown rules around the country. The reopening of the NPC’s city centre headquarters is limited to its hospitality and retail business. Piping lessons remain online for the time […]
A CD recording with a difference has been produced by the family of the late, great John MacDougall (1936-2016). The set of pipes played by John were made firstly for his father, also called John, by Charles Ewen of Aboyne in 1920. Ewen was a cabinet-maker who lived and worked […]
The Pipers’ Tryst, the National Piping Centre’s award-winning restaurant and bar, has extended the Eat Out to Help Out discount for September. The extension means a 50% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays for all of next month. A spokesman said: “The government backing […]
As lockdown restrictions are eased further in Scotland, The Pipers’ Tryst – the National Piping Centre’s quality restaurant and hotel – will re-open next Thursday (16th). A spokesman said: “In line with the Scottish Government’s latest advice, we have been busy making the necessary adjustments to the interior and to […]
The National Piping Centre in Glasgow city centre has a number of seasonal family events kicking off next month. This Sunday (December 1) sees the first of three Sing Along with Santa days. These feature ‘Piping Hot Santa Parties’ which are suitable for different age groups of children and include […]
By Stuart Letford I stood on the railway platform waiting for the train. My belly rumbled like a lion’s den. It was the postman’s fault for making me miss breakfast. He was early this morning. Despite this we had our usual intense and inspirational chat. We laughed, we argued. We […]
Eddie Shaw, Head Chef at The National Piping Centre (NPC), won Hotel Chef of the Year at last night’s Scottish Hotel Awards. Eddie, who has been Head Chef at the NPC for over a decade, faced stiff competition from across the country to take the title. Last week, the NPC’s […]
The head chef at The National Piping Centre – Eddie Shaw – has served up a delicious recipe for a cook book in aid of a Glasgow hospice. His dish of Walnut Crusted Salmon with Sweet Potato, Kale Bon Bons and Spinach Pesto will feature in Glasgow Cooks Better, which […]
