Bagpipe players, also known as pipers, are traditionally associated with Scotland and are often referred to as Scots. They play a variety of bagpipes, including the Great Highland Bagpipe, the Border pipes, and the smallpipes. Bagpipe players are usually members of pipe bands, which are groups of pipers and drummers who perform together. Bagpipe players have a long history in Scotland, with some of the earliest references to the instrument dating back to the 16th century.