Duncan Gillies - Cape Breton - 1886 - 1920 This bagpipe is owned by Michael Collins of Brantford Ontario. Michael is a long-time friend.
Barry Shears, the premier authority on early piping on the east coast of Canada, authenticated these bagpipes from the photos. More information on Gillies and his bagpipe is available at Barry's website. Barry is an ardent bagpipe archaeologist on early bagpipes as they appeared on the east coast of Canada. His work is invaluable in piecing together the history of early highland bagpipes in North America.
