Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: It's the distinctive sound of Scottish music being played thousands of miles from the UK. This is Nigeria's capital Abuja.

Like most festivals devoted to Scottish culture, the annual Colorado Scottish Festival at the Highlands Heritage Park in Highlands Ranch features caber tossing, haggis eating and plenty of bagpiping.

The bagpipes, an ancient musical instrument rich in tradition and cultural heritage, are currently facing a significant crisis. The number of bagpipe players worldwide is in decline, with Nigeria ...

When Duncan Menzies was young (a Scot might say wee) he decided he wanted to learn to play the bagpipes. He was successful — after years of incredibly trying practice. Then, in his twenties, he ...

Whether you love them or you hate them, you have to admit that bagpipes have a certain reputation. Mournful dirges, solemn ceremonies, taking the high road or the low road – those are a few of the ...

The name Donald Judd evokes minimalism and Marfa, but those closest to the artist might also hear bellowing bagpipes—his favorite form of music. Leo Villareal remembers house parties Judd hosted ...

Two major suburban festivals are celebrating milestones this weekend with moves to new locations. The Blues on the Fox festival marks its 15th anniversary with a shift in management and a location ...

The use of the bagpipes in the AC/DC classic "It's a Long Way to the Top" make the track iconic. However, those bagpipes have a fun backstory. So, off went Young to get some bagpipes. When Scott ...