Fun fact: bagpipes have been known in Europe at least since Roman times and were popular all through the Middle Ages. The first mention of bagpipes being played in Scotland is from 1547 which means that Scotland could possibly be the last part of Europe to play bagpipes.
The first mention of bagpipes in Ireland is also exceptionally late, from 1544. This does suggest that the Celtic peoples might have had a general abhorrence to bagpipes.
Another exception might be the Karelians. I have a book about Karelian folk instruments that states that "The Karelians have never accepted the bagpipes." I find the word "accepted" in this context very funny. Shows a lot of integrity.
The related and neighbouring Finns did play bagpipes in the Middle Ages. The tradition is now sadly (?) lost and the only remnant is a very ambiguous saying: "Panna pillit pussiin" ("put the pipes in the bag") means to break up and go, especially to "break up a party."
In Iran bagpipes are associated with Afro-Iranians
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