![Walter Cowan being interviewed for Pipers Persuasion](http://www.piperspersuasion.trad.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ph_waltercowan-329x494.jpg)
Walter Cowan – Photo by Pete Heywood
A native of Dumfriesshire, Walter had an early upbringing in piping as the son of a piper. Walter talks about his family connections in piping, his own development as a solo competitor and Pipe Major of the famous Annan Ex-Service Club Pipe Band, judging and teaching.
![Walter Cowan being interviewed by Allan Hamilton](http://www.piperspersuasion.trad.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/interview_cowan_hamilton-288x192.jpg)
Walter Cowan and Alan Hamilton – Photo by Pete Heywood