Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson belong to a new generation of pipers, who are pushing boundaries and creating a storm in the piping world. They teamed up at the William Kennedy Festival in 2003 and are now performing at numerous festivals at home and abroad.

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The Interview...

What was the first festival you ever played at?

Celtic Connections at 17 years of age with the band Clueless.

What do you like about playing in Glasgow?

Celtic Connections! The forming of spontaneous bands and meeting up with folk.

Who do you collaborate with?

Jarlath, Salsa Celtica, India Alba and Ali Hutton

What are your plans for 2008?

Solo album and more with Jarlath Henderson

Who should we keep an eye out for?

James Mackenzie from the Isle of Lewis. The National Youth Pipeband.