Where is Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming?

Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0LA).

How do I get to Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming?

The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0LA.

Is Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming free to visit?

Yes, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming is free to enter.

How do I get to Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming?

The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0LA.

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming

In or near Juniper Green.

Free admission

Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Redford Barracks - geograph.org.uk - 2950861 — kim traynor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Kingsknowe · 1.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming is a school heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

The Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming is a venue dedicated to the art of bagpipe music and drumming, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Scotland. Visitors can learn about the history and techniques of these traditional Scottish musical forms.

Place summary

The Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming is located in central Scotland. It serves as a training institution for military musicians specialising in traditional Scottish bagpipe music and drumming.

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Background

History

Founded in 1910 as the Army School of Piping (later renamed the Army School of Bagpipe Music), the School was formerly located at Edinburgh Castle but is now located at Inchdrewer House near Redford Barracks in Edinburgh, Scotland and is administered by the Infantry Training Centre, it is also affiliated with the Royal Corps of Army Music. Generally regarded as the smallest unit in the British Army, the School is now commanded by a Director who is a qualified army Pipe Major and who usually holds the rank of Captain or Major (usually being commissioned from Warrant Officer rank on appointment). The Director is assisted by a Chief Instructor, who is the Senior Pipe Major of the British Army.…

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Coordinates: 55.9097, -3.2496
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH13 0LA
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South West
Nearest railway station: Kingsknowe — 1.4 km
Official site: www.colinton-conservation.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q4794244 (CC0)
wikipedia: Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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