RESIDENTS of Dumbarton and the Vale have the one of the world’s biggest bagpiping festival taking place on their doorstep this week.

Kicking off on Sunday, Piping Live! is due to last for seven whole days.

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Pipers and bands from across the world have come to the home of bagpiping, including from as far afield as Canada and New Zealand.

A special launch was held at Glasgow Cathedral on Monday, August 12.

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To have a look at the programme and attend some of the events, visit pipinglive.co.uk