The National Piping Centre and The Pipers’ Tryst Hotel

Address: 30-34 McPhater Street G4 0HW

Booking: No booking required.

Opening times:
Saturday: 9-12noon
Sunday: 10-4pm

Architect: Douglas and Sellers (1872)

Information: The Great Highland Bagpipe, best known of Scotland's musical instruments and an ambassador for Scotland, is accorded new prominence by the founding of The National Piping Centre, a national and international centre of excellence for the instrument and its music. Guided tours at 09.30 & 11am on Sat. 12.30 & 2.30pm on Sun. Built in 1872 by the architects Douglas and Sellers, the Old Cowcaddens Church terminates in the vista of Hope Street as it rises dramatically from the Clyde to Cowcaddens ridge. Close to the RSAMD, we incorporate a school with rehearsal rooms and an Auditorium, not only for the Highland pipes but also Scottish Smallpipes, Uillean Pipes, Fiddle, Accordian and Drumming. There is also a museum and interpretation centre, and a reference library, as well as conference facilities and a hotel. The National Piping Centre provides facilities of the very highest quality for both the piping and non-piping fraternity. Visitors and regulars, from both home and abroad, will equally enjoy the experience, whether they come for study, performance, or simply pleasure.

Comments: 2 tours both days on first come first served basis, otherwise free access if tour full.

Disabled access: Assisted access.

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