PIPERS in Glasgow are celebrating after it was announced an international music festival contributed to the city’s economy to the tune of nearly £2million.

The Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival, held every August, welcomed over 31,000 music fans to the city, with around a quarter of those coming from overseas.

An economic impact report, undertaken by Tourism Resources Company highlighted the contribution the city by the festival, with visitors coming from as far afield as Oman, USA, Canada and New Zealand.

The average overseas visitor to Piping Live! stayed in Glasgow for 5.6 days, staying in Scotland for 10.4 days in total and spending around £100 per day during their vacation.

Organiser Roddy MacLeod said the results highlights the importance of the festival in attracting visitors from across the globe to Glasgow.

He added: “This year, Glasgow enjoyed a tremendously busy summer and Piping Live! was certainly a huge part of this.

“We attract incredible crowds, top calibre acts and incredible trad talent to the city and 2018 was no different.

“Traditional music has a worldwide fanbase and this report reflects an audience that’s always growing.

“We’re continuing to boost tourism in Scotland, as well as Glasgow, and having a lot of fun as we do so.”

In its 15th year Piping Live! saw over 150 events take place across the city.

The National Piping Centre, renowned as the centre of excellence for piping music, is the home of Piping Live!. The festival receives support from public bodies including Glasgow Life and Event Scotland.

Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor David McDonald, said the results demonstrate the festival’s importance to Glasgow.