No, Scottish bagpipes weren't invented in Scotland, but probably in the Middle East. One of my Roman history lectures said they were brought to the UK with the Romans and the locals were impressed and decided to copy their use.
BillMillin, who played the pipes at Normandy, recently died.
and if you want to shed a tear or tow, watch this report about him from Dan Rather Reports:
FINEST KIND CLINIC AND FISHMARKET.... Discussing medicine, culture, and the joys of cooking Pansit.
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