When Martha Yates practices the bagpipes on the deck of her home in eastern Santa Rosa, the neighbors hear it, even though the nearest house is some distance away. That's because the traditional ...

This makes a good question for the day after St. Patrick's Day. The tradition in this country apparently originated in East Coast cities, where Irish immigrants often served in police and fire ...

DECATUR — The bagpipes have a unique sound that requires a unique person to play them. “I love the sound,” said Decatur bagpiper Terrie Potter. “I love the majesty of it. And not many people play them ...

Mike Gilbert, the Montana Bagpiper, performs at Depot Park in Whitefish the afternoon of Aug. 22. Gilbert plays at weddings, funerals and other milestone events throughout the Flathead Valley.

An estimated 1,700 people converged on Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve in Lake Forest Sunday, taking part in a community event that boasted a Scottish flair. Lake Forest Open Lands Association hosted ...