Scottish instrumental music

The three main instruments associated with Scotland are:

  • bagpipes
  • clarsach
  • fiddle
Bagpipes, clarsach, fiddle
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(l to r) Bagpipes, clarsach, fiddle

Other instruments have become more popular in Scottish music over the years, including:

  • accordion
  • whistles
  • bodhrán
  • flute
  • a variety of other instruments
(clockwise from top left) Accordian, bodhrán, flute, whistle
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(clockwise from top left) Accordian, bodhran, flute, whistle