Nov 6th, 2008 · In 1983, Big Country wrote anthemic rock songs, but featured an unlikely lead instrument — the bagpipes. The unexpected sound of "In a Big Country" became a Top 20 single, but their debut album, The Crossing, offered so much more beyond its novelty.
Jan 8th, 2008 · The sound of a bagpipe is music to a Scotsman's ear but some environmental groups want them to change their tune. Conservation groups say over logging is endangering the African Blackwood tree used to make part of the instrument.
Jan 1st, 2008 · The UK has created new rules that clearly define what may go on label of real scotch. The change will prevent scotch that is not from Scotland from featuring labels with tartan patterns or bagpipes.
Nov 11th, 2007 · Between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, the 24 bagpipers and drummers of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards found the time to record an album. Producer Jon Cohen, best known for his work with the Backstreet Boys and the Operababes, talks about the regiment's new Spirit of the Glen.
Jul 3rd, 2006 · We remember former All Things Considered commentator John McIlwraith, whose essays aired between 1990 and 2001. His deep Scottish accent and wit charmed listeners with essays that spanned from his childhood bout with TB to his lack of appreciation for the bagpipe.