Hear the Sounds of Scotland From Home
Atlas Obscura trip leader and globe-trotting Scottish bagpiper Ross Jennings is aiming for a world record. Since 2014, he’s played the bagpipes in more than 100 countries and plans to play in them all.
If you’ve ever wanted to visit one of the most remote, peaceful places on Earth, the far-flung Scottish Highlands fit the bill. As we wait for travel to become safe again, Ross has a solution: this Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. EDT, we’ll bring the sounds of Scotland to you.
Tune in for a brief history of kilts, one of Scotland’s many cultural icons, and a tune or two on the bagpipes. Ross will also reveal all sorts of things we’ll explore in Scotland: Highland Clans and the Trail of Tartan.
To hear the sounds of Scotland, head to our Instagram account. When we’re live, the Atlas Obscura profile picture will appear with a colorful ring around it and the word Live. Tap our profile picture to view the live video. When our live stream ends, the video will be available to watch on our Stories for 24 hours before it’s gone for good.
To learn more about Ross, visit his website, The First Piper, and follow his endless Celtic musical adventure.
By Nick Papa
I’m the editor of the Atlas Obscura trips blog. I talk to our trip leaders, travelers, and friends in the industry about how they explore the world’s wondrous places.
