The famous Highland bagpipe plays the role of both a solo and ensemble instrument. Dating back to Queen Victoria's history, in orchestras it was often performed as part of the bagpipe corps. It can also be played solo by a bagpiper and is usually used in battles and various folk ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, etc.

The famous Highland bagpipes are widely echoed by various folk, military soloists and bagpipe teams. It is now popular in countries around the world, especially in areas with large immigrant populations in Scotland and Ireland, mainly in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Influenced by the British army in the 17th and 18th centuries, bagpipes instantly became a very important musical instrument in Scotland. In the 19th century, bagpipe competition became popular among Scottish folk, resulting in the creation of many famous bagpipers. Among them, the person who contributed the most to bagpipe music is ALAN MCLEOD. He successfully improved traditional bagpipe music and successfully promoted Scottish music to the world, thus laying the foundation for Scottish bagpipe in the world music industry.

Pictured: Soldiers of the 15th Scottish Division: 7th Seaforth Highlanders, led by Piper, during Field Marshal Montgomery's Epsom Plan on 26 June 1944. Due to British influence, there are many government and private bagpipe bands in Hong Kong. For example: Hong Kong Police Band. However, there are currently not many people learning bagpipes in mainland China. What is often seen in the mainland are commercial bagpipe teams (StreetBand), and some even claim to be the Royal Scottish Band under the banner of the British Royal Family. For example, bands in various recreational areas, etc. They and others usually simply learn bagpipes and then perform commercial performances. They do not understand Scottish culture and their dress does not conform to the tradition.

There are also many people in China who, in order to promote themselves, claim to be “the number one bagpipe player in China”. In fact, the pioneer of Chinese bagpipes is not one person, but two groups of people. One is the Hong Kong Police Bagpipe Team (according to research, it has existed since 1954). The second is the Dehong Jingpo Bazaar Team (the Jingpo people’s transliteration of Bagpipe). Bazaar was introduced to Dehong by European missionaries more than 100 years ago.

Now, China already has its own professional bagpipers, and these people also shoulder the mission of promoting the Scottish Highland bagpipe in China. The College of Piping also plans to open a branch in Beijing. They all have the same passion for bagpipes. (eg: Bagpipe China)