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Cortege Scarborough 26 Jan 23

Amazing Grace August 2023

Flowers Of The Forest To Commemorate HM Queen

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About Craig McIntosh

The #1 Bagpiper, Wedding Piper, Funeral Piper, Private Events, Burns Night, Hogmany, Parties, Professional Bagpiper, all North of England

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Bagpiper

West Yorkshire

Public liability insurance of £1 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.

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Lightning fast responses

Average response time under 2 hours

Encore expert

Demonstrated expertise by completing the Encore Academy

1st Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over a year

25 gigs

Pro: 25 bookings through Encore

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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Craig McIntosh's Song list

Scotland the Brave

Amazing Grace

Flower O' Scotland

Highland Cathedral

Green Hills of Tyrol (Scottish Soldier)

When the Battle's O'er

Bonnie Dundee

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

Rantin' Rovin' Robin

Cock O' the North

Traditonal tunes

Modern Tunes

All Bagpipe Styles

Amazing Grace

Highland Cathedral

Scotland The Brave

Black Bear

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

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

Fairy Tale of New York

Rockin' Robin

Going Home

Westering Home

Canon Pachalbel

Sleep Deary Sleep (Queen's funeral)

Dances With Wolves (John Dunbar Theme)

Mist Covered Mountains

Diu Regnare (Queens Platinum Jubilee tune)

Last Of The Mohicans

Ilkla Moor Baht 'at

500 Miles Proclaimers

Abide With Me

Jerusalem

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

These Are My Mountains

Connaught Man's Ramble

Boys of Portnalong

Macleod of Mull

Silver Spear

You Are My Sunshine

Caledonia

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.

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

Personal Bagpipe Greeting

Play a dedicated personal video set as a greeting for birthday's, private events such as retirement parties, Hen Parties, Stag Parties, Christmas or New Year. Pre-recorded or live if circumstances permit.

£80

Craig McIntosh

5 out of 5

30 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Craig McIntosh's Reviews

5 out of 5

Craig was amazing exactly what we wanted for the funeral of our son / brother he was so helpful in helping us decide what we wanted kept us updated throughout the whole process from booking him to the the day would definitely recommend him

5 out of 5

Craig was very friendly and accommodating to perform exactly how I wanted. He performed as a surprise at my wedding and my groom loved it. Craig also stayed a little longer than payed for, to play for us to walk into our wedding breakfast. His music is amazing and is one of the best bagpipers I have heard. I would definitely recommend.

5 out of 5

I recently had a celebration of life for my husband and booked craig for the event he was absolutely fabulous he made us feel at ease the day ran smoothly and it will be a memory that will be talked about for a long time and the music he chose was absolutely perfect and would highly recommend for any occasion.

Reply from Craig McIntosh

16 days ago

Many thanks for your kind words Bev, and your hospitality on the day. Very much appreciated.

5 out of 5

I booked Craig to play at my wedding as a surprise for my now husband. Craig was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process and on the day it was magical. Everybody on the day said how amazing Craig's playing was and it added that extra perfect touch to the day. 3 days before the wedding I asked if Craig could play Jerusalem and despite having not played this before he worked it out and played it beautifully. I could not recommend Craig highly enough, not only a skillful piper but a lovely chap to boot. Thank you again!

Reply from Craig McIntosh

29 days ago

Thanks for your kind words Naomi, very much appreciated

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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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