23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Sound of Edinburgh

This photograph captures a bagpiper performing on the lively streets of Edinburgh — a timeless scene where tradition meets modern rhythm. The sound of the pipes drifts through the city, weaving between the footsteps of locals and visitors alike. In this fleeting moment, the piper stands as both performer and storyteller, carrying echoes of Scotland’s cultural soul into the heart of everyday life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Camera: ILCE-6300
Copyright: © Irina Petrova Adamatzky