Lowland and Border Pipes

Lowland pipes and Border pipes are two names for the same instrument. The Lowland and Border Pipers’ Society supports their music, playing, manufacture and development, alongside the related Scottish smallpipes tradition.

Explore the society and its listed events below, including workshops, online sessions and community gatherings. Some linked events focus on Scottish smallpipes or welcome a wider range of instruments.

Related profiles & events

OrganisationLowland and Border Pipers’ SocietySociety founded in 1983 promoting Lowland and Border pipes, Scottish smallpipes, learning, publications and community events.View organisation ↗EventFinding Harmony with Steven Blake — Dalguise Days 2026Two days exploring arrangements for Scottish smallpipes and other instruments with Steven Blake, at Dalguise Village Hall, Perth and Kinross. Musicians of all levels and instruments are welcome; only 20 places are advertised.View event ↗EventArrochar Music Festival — Fèis Chiùil an Àrachair 2026Arrochar’s first Gaelic traditional music festival celebrates language, culture and music over October 30–November 1, 2026, around Oidhche Shamhna.View event ↗EventLBPS Collogue 2026 — Birnam & DunkeldThe 2026 Lowland and Border Pipers’ Society Collogue takes place in Birnam and Dunkeld, November 20–22. Playing and participation are central to a programme exploring bellows-pipe repertoires, contrasting musical styles and new inView event ↗EventPumpkin Spice Smallpipes Club — November 2026A friendly online smallpipes gathering hosted by Ailis Sutherland, open to players of all levels and presented by the Celtic Arts Foundation.View event ↗EventLBPS Minnesota Branch — Annual Gathering 2026The Minnesota branch of the Lowland and Border Pipers’ Society holds its annual gathering on December 5, 2026, in Minnesota.View event ↗EventWinter Sessions with Fin Moore — Slower, 2026–27Four winter online play-along sessions with Fin Moore, organised by Far North Retreats, at a slower pace. All instruments are welcome; Fin plays Scottish smallpipes in A. New participants are welcome.View event ↗EventWinter Sessions with Fin Moore — Faster, 2026–27Four winter online play-along sessions with Fin Moore, organised by Far North Retreats, at a faster pace. All instruments are welcome; Fin plays Scottish smallpipes in A. New participants are welcome.View event ↗EventColl Connections 2027Coll Connections is a small collaborative folk festival on the Isle of Coll in the Inner Hebrides, organised by An Cridhe, the island’s community centre.View event ↗