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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)

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Musicianship

Genres:

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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Bagpipes

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Event types:

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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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.

Andrew

4.8 out of 5

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Satisfaction

4.8

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

4.8

Andrew's Reviews

5 out of 5

5 star. Very professional and a very pleasant , helpful and amiable man to boot . A pleasure for everyone who met him on the day . Thank You

Reply from Andrew

1 month ago

Thank you Alan, A huge honour to play for Your Excellent Charity and especially meeting a D Day Veteran touching living History two of my Uncles were there also as well as many Friends. Best Wishes 🇬🇧🙏

5 out of 5

Andrew was very professional & he was very friendly. Thank you Andrew.

Reply from Andrew

4 months ago

Agnes and her whole Family Friends and Guests at The Wedding at Church and at the Reception afterwards were absolutely delightful and it was a great honour and privilege to serve them and assist in making their day memorable. Best Wishes Andrew MacGregor. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🙏. Great Client.

1.3 out of 5

Awful The quality of his playing at my mothers funeral was very poor Would not recommend

Reply from Andrew

7 months ago

Strangely on the basis of my Playing for The Funeral of your Late Mother I was engaged by The Scottish Mourners at the following Funeral who had heard me Playing and engaged me on that basis of that to play for their Funeral and were totally happy. I guess “ Vive La Difference “. I am disappointed you did not have the courage to speak to me in person however I wish you and The Family well in the future.

5 out of 5

Andy was a pleasure to work with, start to finish. We booked him to play at my Dad's memorial. When I described my Dad's love of cars and racing, we discovered they had this in common. Andy shared stories about his Formula 3 racing history that Dad would have loved. I wondered if it would feel odd to have a "stranger" present for our private family time, but Andy's presence, and his playing were a lovely addition. He's a gem.

Reply from Andrew

7 months ago

Dear Susan,It was a great honour to Play The Pipes for your Late Father and assist you in paying tribute to his amazing life and achievements in his lifetime and as a obviously much loved Husband and Father he will always be remembered by me the link to Brands Hatch is permanent in my memory and also of all of you. May your Dear Farewell Father now Rest in Peace and Rise In Glory. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

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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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