I saw a Walton’s Scottish Whistle on eBay… that’s a new one on me!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=852610800
Boy, that’s weird–at first I thought the seller just didn’t know what he/she was talking about, but then I saw it was actually printed on the box.
Strange!
I’m no expert but I have never seen or heard of one of these. I wonder if this is just a re-packaged Walton’s model (for the Scottish market or to exploit “scottish” culture in other markets) or if it is really a model we haven’t seen.
I’ve had a look at these a couple of times. I think they are Waltons repackaged but I can’t say as I have ever been inspired to try one! I don’t expect it sounds any different to a whistle used to play Irish tunes and I don’t suppose it plays Scottish tunes any easier! 
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Last weekend I went to the Frankfurt MusikMesse, one of the world’s biggest fairs for musical instruments, sound equipment and lighting. I payed a short visit to the (small) Walton’s stand and saw the mentioned packages. I recall seeing “Scottish”, “English”, “American” and even “French” whistles (but no “German vissels”, sadly…). Apart from the packaging and color of the mouthpiece they were all the same, though. Just the “Irish whistle” in disguise.Sad enough there weren’t any other Walton’s news there…
Christian
Too bad …
Yes, I’ve seen these too and aside from the package and the fipple colour, this appears to be nothing more than a marketing ploy.
Haven’t seen an Italian model yet . . . seems odd!
Vinny
Of course, this tactic is probably the result of Walton becoming aware of the WhOA disorder through the C&F.
“If you make it a little different, they will buy it.”