College of Piping, Glasgow

#381 among attractions in Glasgow

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The College of Piping was founded in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1944 by Seumas MacNeill and Thomas Pearston to pass on the art of the Great Highland Bagpipe to all who wanted to learn Scotland's national instrument. As well as teaching, the College's aims were/are to preserve the heritage of the bagpipe by collecting piping artefacts, manuscripts and memorabilia and by providing a focal point for pipers the world over. College lessons are subsidised by profits from the College Shop which sells instruments, music, Highland wear and bagpipe accessories. A charity, the College often teaches students of low means for free. ()

Coordinates: 55°52'2"N, 4°15'24"W

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City Centre (Cowcaddens)Glasgow United Kingdom

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College of Piping – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street, O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art.

0.4 miS
Shopping and victorian architecture
Buchanan Street, Glasgow
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Glasgow, Buchanan Street serves as the bustling epicenter of the city's retail and cultural life. Renowned as one of the main shopping thoroughfares in the United Kingdom, this pedestrian boulevard is lined with architectural grandeur and a...
~910 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
5 min walk • Sauchiehall Street is a vibrant artery pulsing through the heart of Glasgow, renowned for its bustling shopping district and dynamic atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare has long been a destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse mix of retail therapy...
~1560 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
8 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
~1520 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
8 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~900 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cineworld Glasgow, Glasgow
5 min walk • Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street is a cinema on Renfrew Street, Glasgow, located in the north-east of the city centre. It is adjacent to Buchanan Bus Station and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as well as being close to Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Galleries.
~1070 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
6 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~1200 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
6 min walk • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a major concert and arts venue, in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned by Glasgow City Council and operated by Glasgow Life, an agency of Glasgow City Council, which also runs Glasgow's City Halls and Old Fruitmarket venue.
~1080 ftW
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
6 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
~1870 ftSW
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
~1940 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St George's Tron Church, Glasgow
10 min walk • The St George's Tron Church, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a Church of Scotland church in the city centre, located in Nelson Mandela Place, previously known as St George's Place, fronting Buchanan Street at West George Street, along from Queen Street Station.
~1280 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
McLellan Galleries, Glasgow
7 min walk • The McLellan Galleries are an exhibition space in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, situated behind a frontage of shops in Sauchiehall Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to College of Piping?

Nearby attractions include Alexandra Music Hall, Glasgow (1 min walk), Theatre Royal, Glasgow (2 min walk), The National Piping Centre, Glasgow (2 min walk), Ingram Street, Glasgow (3 min walk).

How to get to College of Piping by public transport?

The nearest stations to College of Piping:

Bus

Renfrew Street / Scottish Conservatoire • Lines: c1 (3 min walk)
Renfrew Street / Hope Street • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (4 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (9 min walk)

Train

Glasgow Queen Street (10 min walk)
Glasgow Queen Street Low Level (11 min walk)