Bagpipes are a woodwind (0) INSTRUMENT that is played in Scotland during cultural festivals and celebrations. It is considered Scotland's national instrument. , it is believed to have originally come from the Middle East.
It uses reeds and a bag to create sound. The sound is produced by blowing into a blowpipe to make a sound from the three drones that come of the top of the bag.
There are over thirty different types of bagpipes, but one used in Scotland is the Highland Pipes. They are part of Scottish life, and they are used on special occasions. All Scottish Army regiments have a piper to play the bagpipes they go on parade.
They are an essential feature in songs, stories and poems as they represent the cultural heritage of the Scots. One of the most popular songs played on the bagpipes is Scotland the Brave.