Hmmmm,

Actually, my take on the article is that the current form of the "Great Highland Pipes" is as close a resemblance to the pipes played a Culloden as the modern 8 yard kilt resembles what the highlanders wore.

So, my take away is that the Great Highland Pipes are a modern musical instrument that is descended from a long line of similar instruments. And since the Scots were the only ones to preserve this instrument, they get to claim it.

Andy