Edinburgh comedian captures feelings on bagpipes in hilarious clip

An Edinburgh comedian has captured the feelings of many when they hear bagpipes.

Eleanor Morton posted a clip on TikTok where she initially says she "hates" the sound of the iconic Scottish instrument, before hearing them and becoming instantly emotional - something many Scots can relate to. Her followers were quick to agree, with one adding: "Always right to tears."

In the clip, Eleanor says: "Bagpipes? No I hate the sound of bagpipes. Sounds like a cat being hammered to death. No thank you."

READ MORE:Fire erupts at West Lothian block of flats as smoke seen billowing into the sky

READ MORE:Legendary Edinburgh TV presenter dies as tributes pour in to 'force beyond nature'

READ MORE - Stuart Hogg's secret girlfriend tells of torment at hands of former rugby captain

READ MORE - Edinburgh driver jailed after hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old man

The sound of bagpipes then moves in, with Eleanor immediately tearing up and asking: "Anyone else hear that? I've got to go."

One follower commented: "I like bagpipes but I'm pretty sure only one tune has been written for all of them."

Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

Another added: "I feel like this sentence ends with 'but that's OUR hammered cat'."

A third said: "No other sound can steer your emotions like the pipes."

A fourth commented: "After I hear them I sound like a blubbering fool. Always right to tears."

Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox