This year's Piping Live! Festival draws to a close today following a week of toe-tapping events across the city.

Over 30,000 piping enthusiasts made their way to Glasgow or tuned in online for a line-up of live gigs, competitions and educational classes included in this year's festivities.

Glasgow Times:

Starting the week in style was the annual Big Band parade which saw 150 pipers and drummers of all ages and abilities march through the city centre in aid of the Beatson Cancer Charity.

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Public performance on Buchanan Street showcased talent from around the globe with a collection of bands from as far away as Israel and Canada taking turns to wow the crowds.

Glasgow Times:

Budding stars from the traditional music scene were celebrated with a series of ‘emerging talent’ events with performances from the likes of GLASTUR and Skye-based five-piece Falasgair.

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Glasgow Times:

A closing concert this evening from Paddy Keenan and the Fred Morrison trio will bring this year’s festivities to a lively end at the National Piping centre.

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Glasgow Times:

Finlay MacDonald, Artistic Director for Piping Live!, said: “Piping Live! 2022 has been fantastic.

"It’s been great to get back to in-person performances, as well as having the opportunity to see all the familiar faces we welcome to Glasgow each year.

"We have had over 30,000 attendances across the course of this year’s festival which has been amazing.

"I’d like to thank each and every person, from performers to gig go-ers, who have embraced the full festival experience this year.

"It’s been heartwarming to see.” 

For more information on the Piping Live! Festival click here.