Bagpipes

**James MacMillan** · 6th September 07, 08:21 AM

Well I'm off for four days in Ensenada Mexico, Kilted. It will be fun!

But - I thought I'd leave a question for the group.

If you wear the kilt, is it required to like bagpipes?

Or maybe - How many of us who wear the kilt, like bagpipes?

I have run across very few, that were kilted and didn't like the sound of pipes. What about you?

**mddock58** · 6th September 07, 08:23 AM

I love the sound of well played pipes, Always have, always will.....

**thescot** · 6th September 07, 08:24 AM

Yep. Love the pipes or leave the kilt at home. No options on this one.

Actually, if you don't love the pipes (and I can't imagine that), it may be a lack of exposure. Fact is, you don't really have to love 'em, you just ought to because it's good for you. Kind of like eating your greens.

**Raphael** · 6th September 07, 08:26 AM

It is a personaly choice, no one can force you into it.

**McG** · 6th September 07, 08:29 AM

It,s in the blood!!! I play pipes, never feels right playing them wi oot wearing the kilt. Hae a few drams maybe help!

**Mr. MacDougall** · 6th September 07, 08:33 AM

There's a t-shirt I'm rather fond of... it has an illustration of a piper, and around him is written "Genetically pre-disposed to the sound of the pipes." I think there may be some truth in that, though it can be argued whether it's nature or nurture -- most of us with Scots heritage were raised hearing the pipes, at least occasionally. I, for instance, had an alblum by the "Pipes and Drums of Her Majesty's Black Watch" or something like that, as a kid, and listened to it near endlessly.