Bagpipe Society seconded! Also have a look at Sean Jones - his pipes are superb and very affordable. My partner Sophie owns one of his single-drone student sets and it's her favourite set of pipes. He'll be exhibiting at the International Living History Fair in Leicestershire in October and the Greenwich Early Music Festival in November. He's based in Biddulph in Staffordshire.

Also, if you'd like to catch us at an event and chat to Sophie about pipes you'd be most welcome! We get around a fair bit - have a look at Blast From The Past and see if we're anywhere near you.

Best of luck and I hope you have understanding neighbours! :-)