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Highland bagpipe

Set of Highland bagpipes, the drone tops modelled as thistles, possibly made by J. and R. Glen, Edinburgh, and chanter of cocus wood or rosewood by R.G. Lawrie, previously owned by Pipe Major Andrew McKintosh, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, early 20th century

  • Date:
    Early 20th century
  • Maker:
    J. & R. Glen [Corporation]
    R. G. Lawrie [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
  • Inventory number:
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  • Place of production:
    Edinburgh (Timezone: Europe/London)
  • Culture:
  • Period:early 20th century
  • Materials:Cocus wood
  • Specific materials/techniques:
  • Decorative elements:
  • Inscriptions:Chanter: R.G / LAWRIE / REGAL / GLASGOW
  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:
  • Repository:National Museums Scotland