Bagpipes, the iconic national musical instrument of Scotland, may have originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. Dr Vivien Williams, a researcher from Glasgow University, has been tracing ...

Bagpipes start at about $700 (used pipes are cheaper). High-end models start at $1,000 and can go to $6,000. Tunes must be memorized, because there's no place to rest sheet music.