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Dunfion 1985 - present
Isle of Arran, Scotland. A modern
classic, made by Henry Murdo with development help from Angus J.
MacLellan.
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Glen 1833 - 1978
Edinburgh, Scotland. Made through a number of men of the Glen family
starting with Alexander Glen. Names also include David Glen, David Glen &
Sons, and J. & R. Glen.
2:00
"Club" circa 1900
Scotland. The maker of these pipes is unknown and their manufacture date
is estimated to be about 1900. They were most certainly made in Scotland. They
were donated to the Scottish Pipers' Association (the "Club") in the
early 1920s and are available for playing by members who may temporarily be
without their own pipes.
3:00
James Robertson 1908 - 1964
Edinburgh, Scotland. In addition to Great highland bagpipes, they helped
revive the Northumbrian half long bagpipe and developed Airtight bag
seasoning.
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C. Wicks 1956 - 1960s
Essex, England. Charles Wicks learned the bagpipe making trade as an
employee of Henry Starck before going into business on his own and is one of
only a handful of Great Highland bagpipe makers from England.
5:00
Donald MacPhee 1872 - 1880
Glasgow, Scotland. Donald also published a tutor and a collection of
bagpipe music, which include many of his own compositions. His business
premises were later occupied by Peter Henderson.
6:00
Peter Henderson 1880 - 1973
Glasgow, Scotland. Successful pipe maker whose business could count
royalty among its customers. Managed by a number of notables until it ceased
making pipes in 1971 and the business was sold in 1973.
7:00
MacDougall 1792 - 1919
Perth, Edinburgh, Aberfeldy Scotland. Made through successive
generations of MacDougalls. Duncan MacDougall had a Royal Warrant as Bagpipe
Maker to Her Royal Highness Queen Victoria.
8:00
George S. McLennan 1923 - 1929
Aberdeen, Scotland. G. S. McLennan came from a piping family who could
trace their roots to 16th century pipers, and included a piper at the Battle of
Culloden in 1746. G. S. McLennan was also a gifted and prolific composer of
bagpipe tunes.
9:00
Thow 1853 - 1953
Dundee, Scotland. John Thow was the first in this line of ensuing
bagpipe makers. At one time, everything from the pipe, to the reeds, to the
engraving of ornaments was done on premises.
10:00
Henry Starck 1889 - 1962
London, England. The family originally came to England from Germany at
the urging of the composer G. F. Handel. They made flutes until induced to make
Great Highland bagpipes by Queen Victoria's piper William Ross.
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R. G. Lawrie 1881 - 1980s
Glasgow, Scotland. In addition to bagpipes, the company made bowling
green bowls for much of its existence. Among its managers, John MacColl was one
of the most noteworthy pipers.
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