Instrument of War

Instrument of War - Part 1 Video
This film charts the history of the bagpipes as a weapon of war from Roman times to the 'brave heart' days of William Wallace, and from Bonnie Prince Charlie to the siege of the Alamo. In World War One the fierce kilted Highlanders were known as the 'Ladies from Hell' and 98 year old Harry Lunan is the last surviving piper to have led a suicidal charge into the enemy trenches playing his pipes. 54 minutes.

Video $29.00

Instrument of War - Part 1 DVD
LADIES FROM HELL

The Powerful Story of the Great Highland Bagpipe first shown on international television including PBS and the History Channel. The first part of this award winning series starts in ancient times and concludes at the end of World War One, when Scottish pipers still led their troops into battle. This definitive history contains rare archive footage.

Specially shot sequences include:

- The Queen Mother with the London Scottish Regiment
- The Prince of Wales
- Fort Ticonderoga, New York
- George Ives, last survivor of the Boer War
- Harry Lunan, last piper in action during WWI

DVD $39.00

Instrument of War - Part 2 Video
The film features exclusive sequences of Capercaillie; Phil Collins; John F Kennedy; The Edinburgh Tattoo; The Army Piping School; Pipers of the French Navy and Jordanian Army. Wonderful stories from WWII about the use of pipes as propaganda weapon and the courage of a Canadian piper in war. Also, a day in the life of a Piper in a Highland Regiment.54 minutes.

Video $29.00

Instrument of War - Part 2 DVD

CALL TO THE BLOOD

Part 2 traces the effect of the bagpipes from the battlefields of World War II to the present day.

Specially shot sequences include

- The duties of a regimental piper in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- Scots pipers in battle in Burma during WWII
- What the pipes mean to Phil Collins and Capercaillie
- The Canadian piper who fought on D-Day
- The Army Piping School in Edinburgh
- The effect of the bagpipes in far away places featuring pipers from the Jordanian Army and the French Navy.
- How the pipes were used as a propaganda weapon during WWII

DVD $39.00

Celtic Legends CD
The original soundtrack from the award winning 'Instrument of War.' A unique listening experience! Traditional music on piano, violin, bagpipes and Uillean pipes and flute. 30 tracks include 'A Pipers Poem' read by acclaimed Scottish actress Hannah Gordon and short quotations by Tom Conti and special guest Charlton Heston.

$25.00

Celtic Inheritance DVD
Superbly photographed and wonderfully told by a host of celebrities Celtic Inheritance traces the effect of the great Highland bagpipe on people both in peace and war. This Special Edition DVD contains sequences from the landmark television series Instrument of War plus bonus footage never seen before. Featuring HRH Prince of Wales, Charlton Heston, Tom Conti, Isla St Clair, Phil Collins, Jackie Stewart, Capercaillie and some of the world's great musicians.

$39.00

Pipers on Parade DVD

Feature: Edinburgh Piping Festival - TV Film.
10,000 pipers and drummers from all over the world including Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and featuring the Scottish Regiments and Scottish Power. Presented by Isla St Clair for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Bonus: Edinburgh Piping Festival out takes

2nd Feature: A Capital Regiment - TV Film
Featuring Pipes of the London Scottish, London Irish and the Band of the Queens Division. A fascinating insight into the presentation of Colours by HRH Prince Andrew.

Bonus: Royal Irish Regiment - out takes

Bonus: When the Pipers Play.
Award Winning Music Video of the title song featuring Isla St Clair and Scottish Regiments.

DVD $39.00