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Flowers Of The Forest To Commemorate HM Queen

Highland Cathedral - Bride's Entrance

Emmerdale NYE Episode

About Craig McIntosh

The #1 Bagpiper, Wedding Piper, Funeral Piper, Private Events, Burns Night, Hogmany, Parties, Professional Bagpiper, all the United Kingdom.

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Bagpiper

Great Britain, United Kingdom

Public liability insurance of £5 million

Craig is former World Champion, currently playing and competing internationally in both bands and as a solo artist . My aim is client satisfaction, I will always be professional, punctual and communicate with clients prior to the event to ensure your needs are met. I have a wide repertoire and will work with clients to make sure music and ceremony is perfect for your event.. I can play requested music if required. Numerous TV credits including Emmerdale & Highway with Sir Harry Secombe. In addition, as Personal Piper to The Chief Of Clan MacKintosh at the ancestral seat of Moy Hall, just outside Inverness, there are regular trips to pipe at functions in the highlands of Scotland.

Craig McIntosh

5 out of 5

50 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Craig McIntosh's Reviews

5 out of 5

Craig performed very well under difficult conditions. I would definitely use his services again.

Reply from Craig McIntosh

5 days ago

Thanks Jim, what a fantastic venue to play in

5 out of 5

Craig was an absolutely fantastic! Not only did he keep us up to date with what was happening, he went out of his way to incorporate songs we requested! He also took the time to speak to my dad and guests and really made the experience more personable! It’s no wonder he is so highly regarded, he was extremely professional and he blew our guests away! Cannot recommend enough, thank you for making our day extra special!

5 out of 5

To give all of our family members the full Scottish wedding experience it was important for us to have a piper - and Craig you delivered, even after your climb up all the stairs! You were professional and organised, and really helped set the tone for the day. We’re happy to be part of your UK piping tour!

Reply from Craig McIntosh

12 days ago

Thanks Sophie, what a fantastic day and venue.

5 out of 5

Craig was amazing, very professional and made the day. Everyone loved him

Reply from Craig McIntosh

12 days ago

Thanks Lisa, I enjoyed piping for you.

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5 out of 5

Hi. Thank you so much for yesterday. It was amazing and a beautiful tribute. The funeral directors said you are the best they have heard ,are you happy for me to provide your details? Also are we able to have a copy of the recording you made. Happy to pay for it. Just for our own private family memory. Thank you Annie

5 out of 5

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2nd most booked musician of 2023!

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50 gigs

Veteran: 50 bookings through Encore

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Craig McIntosh's Song list

Scotland the Brave

Amazing Grace

Flower O' Scotland

Highland Cathedral

Flowers of the Forest

Green Hills of Tyrol (Scottish Soldier)

When the Battle's O'er

Bonnie Dundee

Bridal March (Here Comes The Bride)

Glendaruel Highlanders (Campbeltown Loch)

The Black Bear

Auld Lang Syne

The Skye Boat Song (Speed Bonnie Boat)

Danny Boy

Dark Island

The Rowan Tree

I Love a Lassie

A Man's a Man

Ae Fond Kiss

The Road To The Isles

Rantin' Rovin' Robin

Cock O' the North

Traditonal tunes

Modern Tunes

All Bagpipe Styles

Amazing Grace

Highland Cathedral

Scotland The Brave

Black Bear

Caller Herring

Marches

Strathspeys

Reels

Hornpipes

Jigs

Slow Airs

Quick Marches

Slow Marches

6/8

3/4

4/4

Highland Wedding

Mairie's Wedding

Murdo's Wedding

Highland Laddie

A Man's A Man

Burns Songs

Wedding March (Bridal March)

Pachalbel's Canon

Johnny Todd (Z Cars)

Last of The Mohicans

Tipperary

Dolly Gray

Pack Up Your Troubles

My Grandfathers Clock

Danny Boy (Londonderry Aire)

Fields of Athenry

The Galway Shawl

Fairy Tale of New York

Rockin' Robin

Going Home

Westering Home

Canon Pachalbel

Sleep Dearie, Sleep (Queen's funeral)

Dances With Wolves (John Dunbar Theme)

Mist Covered Mountains

Diu Regnare (Queens Platinum Jubilee tune)

She Moves Through The Fair

Ilkla Moor Baht 'at

500 Miles Proclaimers

Abide With Me

Jerusalem

The Day Thou Gavest Lord is Ended

The Lord Is My Shepherd (psalm 23)

Into The Valley With My Saviour I would Go

I'll Tell Me Ma (The Girl From Belfast City)

The National Anthem (God Save The King)

Land Of My Fathers (Welsh National Anthem)

AMHRÁN NA BHFIANN (Irish National Anthem-The Soldiers Song)

Ireland's Call (Sporting competitions representing the Island of Ireland)

MacKintosh's Lament (Piobaireachd)

These Are My Mountains

Loch Lomond

No Awa Tae Bide Awa

Connaught Man's Ramble

Boys of Portnalong

Macleod of Mull

Silver Spear

You Are My Sunshine

Caledonia

Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd

Lark In The Morning

Road To Cashel

The Banks Of The Allen

Atholl Highlanders

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Jingle Bells

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Good King Wenceslas

O Come All Ye Faithfull

Little Drummer Boy

Will Ye Go Lassie Go (Wild Mountain Thyme)

The Water is Wide

Hector The Hero

Braveheart Main Theme

The Sash My Father Wore

Hello, We Are The Billy Boys

Penny Arcade

Follow, Follow On

Road To The Isles

Can't Help Falling In Love

The Campbells Are Coming

Jenny's Chickens

Morrisons Jig

Local Hero (film Theme)

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Whiskey In The Jar

Here Comes The Sun (Beatles)

The Wild Rover

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Hasten & Come With Me

The Galway Shawl

Time To Say Goodbye (Lloyd Webber)

Wooden Heart

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)

Craig McIntosh's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£150
Up to 1 hour	£180
Up to 2 hours	£180
Up to 3 hours	£200

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

No problem, usually flexible

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

N/A

How much time do you need to set up?

2 minutes

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes of course, and i can play any requested tunes you require if you let me know a few days before

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I'm completely self sufficient

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, as long as it's possible on bagpipes I can play it.

Musicianship

Genres:

Scottish music, Military, Christmas, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional church music, Classical, Early music, Ambient, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Ceilidh, Country, Folk rock, Dixieland, Originals, Light music, Marching, Pop, Covers, World music, Film / TV music, Classical crossover, Medieval music, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Swing, Easy listening, Vintage, Rock

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Instruments:

Bagpipes

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Event types:

Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Virtual event, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Wedding proposal, Theatre / Show

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Musicologist, Sound technician, Arranger, Composer, Transcription, Actor

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