My first performance at the 2001 Treasure Valley Scottish Festival! Took 3rd in Grade 4, Slow Air Individual Competition.

Want to learn to play the Bagpipes, Lessons available!

Hello, my name is Howard Pollock, Owner.

I am Treasurer for Clan Pollock International, work full-time for Micron Technology, Webmaster for several Websites, member of several Community Organizations, and have this business as well.

I have been involved with my Scottish heritage since the early 90's, when we first found out that our family originated from Scotland, via Ireland and then Nova Scotia in the late 1700's.

My Daughter went off to college and I there was a great emptiness in the house. We had been so involved in our children's activities, we were now looking for something to do.

I decided to learn the bagpipes. I started looking for a teacher and found the local Scottish shop. It was months before he had an opening, but I was fortunate that my teacher, being from Glasgow himself, had time to take on an additional student.

Beginning December of 2000, I began taking lessons. I purchased my first set of pipes in April and played at my Daughters wedding in June. I played my first of many Funerals in September of 2000.

My first set of pipes was a set of McCallum AB2's, I have also owned McCallum AB4D, AB4 Horn & Gold, AB Full Engraved Nickel, St. Kilda #3, #4, and #5's.  I love them all and can say they are all of the highest Quality!

In 2001, all the students decided we wanted to start our own band. With the help of the nearly 50 year Boise Highlanders, we were provided drums and instruction for Pipes & Drums. Searching for a name, we took upon the reference of Robbie Burns Poem, "To a Mouse" - We became the Sleekit Beasties! The band began with 6 piper's and 1 drummer growing in size, now more than 12 piper's and 5 drummers.

I began giving lessons in 2004, which greatly improved my own personal abilities, more attention to detail and precision along with more practice.

 I do more Individual piping now than with the band. This gives me more time to work on more complex tunes as I strive to be the best that I can.

Weddings, Funerals, Parties, and more!

My Business Plan

I will try to beat any competitors price.
No guarantee, but I will work harder for your business!

Give me a try - 100% Positive feedback off EBay and hundreds of happy customers.

I give discounts to Piping Colleges, Pipe Bands, and sell to retail merchants. Special savings on Sterling Silver Bagpipes, Full Package purchases.

In business since 2004, I have had hundreds of sales on EBay and sales across the US, Canada and around the world.

I strive to get you the best possible price on all items I sell.

I do this as part-time as I can, but business has increased and this is as full-time as it can get for a part-time business, and grows every week.

Never have had an unhappy customer!