September is National Self Improvement Month
September is Self Improvement Month. Since you have to practice to improve, and we love a good holiday, we are celebrating by helping you improve. Use coupon selfimprove10 and we will give you a 10% discount off of practice equipment – chanters, reeds, pads, sticks. The coupon is good until October 15!
Can my bagpipes kill me like the newspaper says?
While you shouldn’t believe everything you read, should you believe the newspaper articles saying that a man died from the fungi and yeast that was living in his bagpipes making it back into his lung? I can’t speak for that man. I suspect he had the fungi in his lungs and blew them into his …. Read More
See you at the Games!
We are registered to be a vendor at both the Red Deer Highland Games on the 25th as well as Elerslye on the 26th! Stop by and say Hello.
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Our Highland Dance Shoes have arrived! We carry a selection of sizes and can custom order different colours and special sizes! We have solid sole, split sole and jig shoes in red or green!
Let US help you Save on your Wedding costs
We have been advised that June is the month with the most Weddings taking place. With a wedding on the Horizon for one of our owners, we want to share the happiness with other Brides and Grooms to be. In honour of this busy month, let us help reduce your costs by giving you a …. Read More
Christmas in May!
It is just like Christmas! We have received more Hornpipe Hats for the Highland Dancers, as well as a selection of new semi-dress and dress sporrans!
Do you know what Victoria Day and the Bagpipes have in common?
Victoria Day is a holiday in Canada originally celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria. Over time it has become the official birthday of the reigning sovereign of Canada. (Parts of Scotland also celebrate the day). In 1904 it was declared Empire Day throughout the British Empire (later renamed Commonwealth Day). So how does this tie …. Read More
Today is No Socks Day
Today is no socks day. No Sock Day was created by actor Thomas Roy and his wife. Celebrating No Socks Day is easy – don’t wear any socks today. However, once that is done, you may need socks. And if you are in need of new socks, we have you covered. Buy any hose from …. Read More
Looking for Remo products?
It has been an exciting month at Fraser Highland Shoppe. We are now able to carry Remo products. Remo makes more than just Drum Heads. They also make Roto Toms, hand drums, drum circle equipment, etc. We will have a partial listing on our shopping site ASAP. While non Pipe Band percussion isn’t our primary …. Read More
Do I need Hearing Protection?
Through tests and surveys, it has been determined that playing the bagpipes or snare drum can lead to hearing loss. From personal experience, over 4 years of playing about an hour at a time, a few days a week, I lost some hearing in the frequency ranges of the drones in my left ear! And …. Read More