A video circulating online claims to show bagpipes being played during the Muslim call to prayer in Scotland to 'combat Islamisation'. However, fact-checking reveals the footage was actually recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The clip, shared on social media with the caption 'Bagpipes during Muslim call to prayer', implies it was filmed in Scotland. A reverse image search traced the original upload to an Instagram post from December 12, 2025, which tagged Tel Aviv and included the caption 'some consider this a Muslim country'.
Geolocation analysis using Google Maps confirmed the location as Abrasha Park in Tel Aviv, identifiable by the Tiroche Amphitheatre and coastal backdrop. The bagpiper, who is originally from rural Scotland, has performed in multiple countries.
Israel's population is approximately 18% Muslim, according to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. The call to prayer is a standard practice in Muslim communities worldwide, often broadcast via loudspeakers.
