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Flower of Scotland - VJ 75th Anniversary: June 2020

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About Andrew

Andrew is a bagpiper based in Essex and is available for Birthdays, Weddings ,Funerals , Burns Nights , Hogmanay, Corporate Events and more.

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Braintree

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My name is Andrew MacGregor. I am a bagpiper based in Braintree, Essex, and I am available for your next event. The list of events here are not exhaustive, but give an overview of what events I can do: On November the 11th 2018 at 6am I Photos layed along with over 3500 Solo Pipers right around the World the Retreat Air The Battles O’er to commemorate the Signing of Yhe Armistice 100 years ago to end World War 1 and to remember all those who lost their lives a most moving experience and a great honour. In September 2019 I had the great privilege of playing at The Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-Le-Fearne near Folkestone a most moving experience as we have Family members and friends who were directly involved in the battle. - Birthdays - Weddings - Funerals - Burn's Night - St Andrew's Day - Hogmanay - Corporate Events - St Patrick's Day and other Irish occasions (in Irish Dress) I perform in full Highland dress, Irish dress and No.1 Dress - the choice is at your request. I always provide ample Photo opportunities at Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversary ‘s . Special Occasions Corporate Events and will always Propose The Traditional Gaelic Toast ( With my Quaich) to the Newly Weds. I am always happy to talk about a Client or prospective Clients specific and detailed requirements and offer help and advice. SERVICES AVAILABLE I have seperate price plans in place for weddings and funerals - please see these below. For all other occasions - get in touch with me and we can discuss these. WEDDINGS - Cost from £250 Piping as Guests Arrive Piping in Bride and Groom Piping Bride and Groom down the aisle Piping Bride and Groom out after ceremony Piping whilst photos are taken Piping in the Reception Piping Toast to the newly married Couple FUNERALS - Cost from £175 Piping away from deceased's residence Piping on arrival at church Piping in front of hearse to the graveside Piping at the crematorium Piping at the wake TUNES SETLIST These are just some of the tunes and songs I can perform - please contact me for a full setlist. - Amazing Grace - Flower of Scotland - Mairi's Wedding - I Am Sailing (Rod Stewart) - Mull of Kintyre (Sir Paul McCartney and Wings) - Loch Lomond - Hector the Hero - Mingulay Boat Song - Flowers of the Forest - The Parting Glass - Dark Island - Bonnie Black Isle - Erin's Green Shore (Irish) - Dawning of the Day (Irish) - Star of the County Down (Irish)

Andrew

4.9 out of 5

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Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

4.8

Andrew's Reviews

5 out of 5

Andrew played beautifully at my father’s funeral, giving him the send off he had always wanted. He was thoughtful and sensitive and tailored the music and his tartan at our request for a traditional Irish funeral. It’s was very moving and loved by all that attended. I highly recommend him.

Reply from Andrew

1 month ago

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your beautiful message . It was indeed a great honour to play for Dear Michael’s Funeral and help you and all The Family commemorate his life and achievements. His life paralleled my own Uncle Michael’s in the Building Industry who came across from Ireland and made a major contribution helping to build The Thames Barrier. Will remember your Dad and all of you in my Prayers. Love to you all. 🙏🙏🙏

5 out of 5

Perfect for my nans send off

Reply from Andrew

3 months ago

It was a great honour Dear Stacey and Tara to play the Pipes and assist you in Celebrating your Dear Nan Ann’s life. Clearly a much loved Lady witnessed by the large attendance by Family Friends and Parishioners at her Funeral. May she now Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory 🙏🙏🙏☘️🇨🇮✝️

5 out of 5

Excellent and such a lovely caring man

5 out of 5

What a wonderful gentleman. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He actually made our day for us. Thank you Andrew.

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1 year ago

It was a great honour to Play for Forget Never and their participation in Remembering and Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D Day . The support from both the Local Community Tradespeople and Young People some of whom are visiting Normandy in July and the local MP and Veterans was amazing. We must never forget.🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧

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Thank you for piping at my mother's funeral - you provided a most fitting send off for her.

Hi Andrew Thank you very much for your performance on Thursday Burns Night our customers enjoyed it Gulia Attore Sales and Marketing Coordinator Lass O'Richmond Hill

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Andrew's Song list

Amazing Grace. Flower of Scotland. Scots Whae. Bonnie Lass O’Fyvie. Bonnie Black Isle. Battle of The Somme. Balmoral. Brown Haired Maiden. La Boum. The Banks and Braes. Dawning of The Day. Irish. Erin’s Green Shore. Irish. Star of The County Down. Irish. The Parting Glass. Irish. The Water is Wide. Irish. Dark Island. Mingulay Boat Song. Loch Tay Boat Song. El Alamein. The Battles O’er. Road to The Isles. Mull of Kintyre. (Paul McCartney) Sailing. ( Rod Stewart). Sarah’s Song. Loch Lomond. Highland Cathedral. A Man’s a Man for all that. Skye Boat Song. Morag of Dunvegan. Massacre of Glencoe. Auld Lang’s Syne. Will ye no come back again. Garb of Old Gaul. Hector the Hero. I see Mull. Piper to the end. Kilmarnock . Old Lang s Syne . Flowers of The Forrest. Westering Home. Scotland The Brave. The Fields of Athenry. Going Home. Danny Boy. Nearer My God to Thee. Abide with Me. Sands of Kuwait. Oft in The Stilly Night ( Irish) My Love is but a Lassie yet. Mist Covered Mountains. Hieland ( Highland) Laddie. Wearing of The Green. Northern Lights of Aberdeen. The Rose of Kelvingrove. Loch Rannoch. VE75 Morning Has Broken. Can’t Help Falling In Love ( Elvia Presley). Bays of Harris. Heroes of Kohima Heroes of St Valery Lord Lovat’s Lament. Wha Saw the 42nd. Happy Birthday The Wild Colonial Boy. The Mountains of Mourne. The Green Hills of Tyrol. My Home. Lochaber no more. Murdo’s Wedding. My Strength and Stay ( Tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You Raise me up. Scotland The Brave. Finlandia. ( This is my Song) Sebalius.). Carl’es Wi The Breeks, Bonnie Galloway. Lewis Bridal Song ( Mairi’s Wedding). Dui Regnare ( Written by Stuart Liddell for Our Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebration as Monarch). My Home. High Road to Gairloch. We ’ re no awa’ tae Bide awa’ Stop yer tickling Jock Salute to Willie the Royal Fendersmith Lament ( Played at the Funeral of Her Late Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Service her Favourite Pipe Tune). Mist Covered Mountains Killaloe Ae Fond Kiss ( Robert Burns). Lady McRoberts Lament Hot Punch. Wild Mountain Thyme Galway Shawl McCrimmons Lament. Caledonia The Rose of Allendale Eileen Allanah When the Pipers Play

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Scottish music, Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Ceilidh, Military, Traditional church music, Christmas, Marching, Classical, Baroque, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Contemporary classical, Early music, Renaissance, Traditional Scottish folk, Australian music

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Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Wedding

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