The festival was created in 2003 and occurs on the run-up to the World Pipe Band Championships.

[1][2] The festival is always opened with performances in the Royal Concert Hall by musicians including The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland.

[3][4] The festival itself consists of over 150 individual events including free classes, concerts and ceilidhs throughout the week.

[5][4] The festival also has its own "Canada Day" to celebrate the multitude of Canadian Grade I bands who participate in the Championships.

[6] The Piping Centre also produces and releases albums around the festival, such as Seudan by the band of the same name in 2011.