Scottish student showcases unique bagpipe tech on Dragon's Den
Strathclyde Uni engineering student Robbie MacIsaac piped his way into the Den on last night’s episode.
Last updated 3rd Feb 2023
A young Scottish inventor has piped his way into the Dragon's Den - before showing of a unique piece of tech he developed at just 14 years old.
Strathclyde University engineering student Robbie MacIsaac appeared on last night’s episode - trying to secure investment for his FLUX Blowpipe bagpipe moisture control technology.
The 22-year-old from Falkirk marched into the den playing ‘The Braes o’ Killiecrankie’ on antique pipes that were produced in Glasgow back in 1910.
Some of the dragons chose to take a closer look at the pipes and even give them a go, including Deborah Meaden and Sara Davies.
But despite a pitch for £40,000 investment - the young business owner and engineer exited without investment.
Speaking about his appearance, Robbie said:
“Entering the Dragons’ Den is an experience I’ll never forget."
"I wanted to represent Scottish innovation and music as a passionate engineer, businessman and bagpiper."
"I knew the bagpipes would be a great emblem to represent the country."
“Although I didn’t get investment, all of the Dragons were hugely encouraging about my invention and impressed with the traction of the business - and my performance on the pipes too! - giving me lots of valuable advice and optimism for the future."