The National Piping Centre

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow was created in 1996, as the world centre for excellence in the promotion and study of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

About The National Piping Centre

	30-34 McPhater Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0HW
	01413535551
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We offer world class tuition at all levels and in all teaching styles to suit your needs and location.

Close to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, we incorporate a school with rehearsal rooms and an Auditorium. We also house the Museum of Piping, a reference library, as well as conference facilities, hotel and restaurant.

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 pleasure.

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Upcoming Events at The National Piping Centre

Family and Kids

Santa’s Piping Hot Party

Selected dates between 14th December 2025 - 21st December 2025

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow City Centre

Get ready to jingle all the way into the festive season at Santa’s Piping Hot Party – a fun-filled afternoon of music, dancing, and Christmas cheer for the whole family!

Family and Kids

The Wee Hogmanay Party

29th December 2025 - 30th December 2025

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow City Centre

The kids don't need to miss out this New Year... come down to the Wee Hogmanay party at The National Piping Centre!

Nights Out

Hogmanay Hootenanny

31st December 2025

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow City Centre

Bring in the New Year with family and friends at The National Piping Centre's annual Hogmanay Hootenanny!

Dance

Deiseil: Dancing in Time

22nd January 2026 - 23rd January 2026

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow City Centre

Deiseil: Dancing in Time is a powerful exploration of how stepdance, Scotland’s percussive dance, was lost… and how its revival became woven into a lifelong friendship.

Music

Jim Malcolm with The Canny Band

30th January 2026

The National Piping Centre, Glasgow City Centre

This show brings together the ultimate Scots troubadour, Jim Malcolm, and the explosive young trio, The Canny Band.

Music and Singing

Music Box

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Music and Singing

Clydebank Male Voice Choir D.O.

Clydebank Male Voice Choir D.O. Dalmuir Community Centre, Clydebank G81 4RQ

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Music and Singing

Rhythm Time South Glasgow

, Glasgow South Side G41

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Music and Singing

Tots Music Box

St Margaret's Scottish Episcopal Church 353 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2DS

Tots Music Box is a preschool/ babymusic group run by Angela, a professional musician and experienced teacher. We aim to have a fun, relaxed session using...

Music and Singing

ACE Chorus Glasgow

Renfield Centre Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JP

Artistic Concert Experiences (ACE) is the mixed singing ensemble, with choirs based in Glasgow (Wednesdays) and Inverkeithing (Thursdays).

Music and Singing

Dynamic Meladies

Dynamic Meladies , Glasgow City Centre

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Music and Singing

Kings Park Brass: Youth Band

King's Park Parish Church Castlemilk Road, Glasgow South Side G44 4LB

Kings Park Youth Band is a traditional brass band for ages 8-19 years. Rehearsals take place 6.45 to 7.45pm every Tuesday night during term-time. Attendance...

Music and Singing

Sarah Power Singing Lessons

Sarah Power Singing Lessons , Glasgow South Side

Whether you'd like to sing in a choir, as a soloist or purely for your own pleasure experienced singing teacher Sarah Power can help you to discover your true voice!

Music and Singing

Connect Choir

Connect Choir , Various Locations Glasgow

Do you love singing? Do you have some experience of performing? Are you looking to be a part of a contemporary choir that is a little different from others? Connect Choir are looking for new members!

Music and Singing

You Can Uke

Destiny Church Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G41 3QP

You Can Uke run group ukulele sessions in the Southside of Glasgow for children in primaries 4, 5 or 6!

Music and Singing

National Youth Orchestras of Scotland

Office 240, The Briggait 141 Bridgegait, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HZ

NYOS works with young musicians aged 8-25 living or studying in Scotland or with Scottish connections.

Music and Singing

Voice of the Town Glasgow

St. Margaret's Church Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2DS

Voice of the Town contemporary choir welcome those who love singing and who enjoy popular music and want the platform to get involved and perform in a fun and lively musical experience.

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