Word: gilli
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Every Scots chief had his hereditary piper who was entitled to a gilli (servant) to carry his pipes. The piper had the status of a gentleman. Wherever the chief went, his piper went along too. In the early morning while the laird was dressing the piper promenaded in front of the castle, piping his master a good morning. In emulation of the Scottish lairds, the English kings had their court pipers. Henry VIII was a notable bagpiper. Today in front of Buckingham Palace there parades in the morning the King's Piper. George V keenly enjoys the music...
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