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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Central Scotland

College of Piping

In or near Glasgow.

Free admission

College of Piping — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Lion ^ Unicorn Coat of Arms - geograph.org.uk - 3654897

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kelvinbridge · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

College of Piping 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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Place summary

The College of Piping is located in central Scotland. It is dedicated to the art of bagpipe music and is notable for its role in preserving and promoting Scottish piping traditions.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8749, -4.2824
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G12 8JJ
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow North
Phone
+44 141 334 9125
Established
1944
Nearest railway station
Kelvinbridge0.2 km

Sources

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is College of Piping?
College of Piping is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G12 8JJ).
What is College of Piping?
College of Piping — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to College of Piping?
The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G12 8JJ.
When was College of Piping built?
Built or established in 1944.
Is College of Piping free to visit?
Yes, College of Piping is free to enter.
How do I get to College of Piping?
The nearest railway station is Kelvinbridge, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G12 8JJ.