(Some Scottish soldiers carried a horn for that same reason.) Later, the bagpipes became part of weddings and other happy celebrations. Sonically, they can also take on a slower, mournful tone that ...

When Martha Yates practices the bagpipes on the deck of her home in eastern Santa Rosa, the neighbors hear it, even though the nearest house is some distance away. That's because the traditional ...

This makes a good question for the day after St. Patrick's Day. The tradition in this country apparently originated in East Coast cities, where Irish immigrants often served in police and fire ...