Celtic Connections
National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland: Voyagers
- Tickets
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£27.26
- Dates and times
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Sunday 31st Jan 2027
8:00pm
- Age
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Venue
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland (NYPBS) is a charitable project run by The National Piping Centre, created to inspire, develop, and connect young people through the power of pipe band music.
NYPBS brings together talented young musicians from across Scotland, to learn, perform, and create new music in a supportive environment.
This year the NYPBS has explored the idea of journeys. Under the theme Voyager, we look at movement, change, and discovery through music, people, and place.
Journeys are at the heart of what we do. Every rehearsal is a step forward, every performance a shared voyage, and every young musician brings their own personal path into the ensemble. We explore musical journeys, where melodies travel across instruments, traditions, and cultures, evolving as they are passed on and reimagined.
We also reflect on journeys beyond music; from physical travel and migration to historical movements that have shaped our world. Stories of exploration, endurance, and connection remind us that music has always moved with people, crossing borders and carrying identity, memory, and meaning.
From the courage of ocean crossings like the Maclean Brothers’ rowing journeys, to the vast imagination of space exploration, to the complex history of the pipes themselves, Voyager invites us to think about movement on every scale, personal, cultural, and global.
This year, we ask our members to consider their own journey: where they have come from, where they are going, and how music helps shape the path between the two.
Accessible toilets
There are accessible toilets located to the right of the entrance to the auditorium on the ground floor and on the balcony adjacent to the Candleriggs Bar.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and are allowed in the auditorium.
Wheelchair access
Lift access to all floors.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users. A companion is welcome to sit with you.
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow a wheelchair, please ask a member of staff.
Baby changing
There is a baby changing unit within the accessible toilet located to the right of the entrance to the auditorium on the ground floor.
Baby feeding
Available on request
Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the 1st floor next to the toilets. There is a £1 charge (only open for events or where a client has requested the facility)
Parking
On street, metered parking and nearby multi-storey
Free wifi
There is free public Wifi access. To connect, visitors have to register with the Old Fruitmarket Public Wifi which should pop up on their browser. After that visitors will only need their password for future uses.
Location Map
Part of the City Halls complex the Old Fruitmarket is an incredibly versatile venue. Visit the Old Fruitmarket's venue hire webpage to find out more.