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Drum+Drones

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Scotland's Greatest Bagpiper and Drummer Duo! Amaze guests at any Wedding or Event with the sound of a Scottish Pipe Band!
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Ross & Ailise are siblings who've played the Bagpipes and Drums for over 10 years. Dressed in Full Pipe Band Kit, they add a Scottish flair to your event and are best at creating a grand entrance for you and your guests. They are flexible in adapting their performances to the needs of your event and are quick to overcome changes to your plan on the day. Professional, friendly, organised, and easy to chat to, they are experts in making sure your event is tailored to your vision and runs smoothly from start to finish. Listed below are many of the reasons you should book Ross & Ailise, Drum+Drones today: • Ross & Ailise - Brother & Sister • Bagpiper & Snare Drummer • Full Scottish Pipe Band Kit • 10+ years of experience • Free Photos & Videos • Hand-crafted Tune Selection • Tailored options to suit your event • PLI Insured for your venue (up to £5m) • Easy to contact, hassle-free, friendly and professional Get in touch today to see how we can elevate your event and create unforgettable moments guests will talk about and remember forever!

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Drum+Drones' Reviews

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Jacqui W
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

We are still so incredibly overwhelmed by your wonderful performance, memories of which we will always treasure. Your warmth, professionalism, talent and skill was amazing and we feel so privileged you played for us. Everyone in the party group told us just how special the evening was for them and to be a part of this experience. Your playing was a true highlight for us at the 60th Birthday party. The songs on your playlist we enjoyed so much and the passion you played them were truly inspiring. We want to thank you enormously.

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Rachel E
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

They were absolutely wonderful, highly recommended!

Reply from Drum+Drones
1 year ago

Thank you so much. It was such a lovely day for it too, very rare for Scotland. We wish you both a bright future together.❤️

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Yvonne H
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Tullibody Rd
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Outstanding! Played at my daughter's wedding for guests arriving and the wedding ceremony perfectly. very friendly and totally professional. would highly recommend for any event. thank you

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April B
2 years ago, for a Wedding in Tullibody Rd
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5 out of 5

well, what can I say..... Ross and Ailise you are both absolutely incredible. You both really made our wedding so special. You looked so smart and the music you played was brilliant, exactly what we wanted. As soon as I heard you playing while I was getting ready I had goosebumps and butterflies in my tummy. You are both so friendly and nothing was ever too big an ask. Communication was easy and you gave us everything we could have wanted. Everyone has commented on how good you were and what a special touch it was to our day. We can't thank you enough and would 100% recommend you to anyone. Thank you again for everything.

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Drum+Drones' Song list

Traditional Scottish Tunes:
Green Hills of Tyrol
Battle's O'er
Scotland the Brave
Rowan Tree
Bonnie Dundee
Highland Laddie
Barren Rocks of Aden
Highland Cathedral
Mairi's Wedding
Amazing Grace
Black Bear
Auld Lang Syne
Flower of Scotland
Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
Skye Boat Song
Scots Wha Hae
8th Argylls
Castle Dangerous
Balmoral
Loch Maree
Lochanside
Steamboat | Burgle Horn
Dream Valley
Atholl Highlanders
Glendaruel Highlanders
Donald McLean's Farewell to Oban
Major George Morrison
Eavesdropper
Carnival Reel
Lachlann Macphail of Tyree
Sad the Parting
Mist Covered Mountains
Mists of Time
Kilworth Hills
Old Adam
Donald Dhu
Cock of the North
Zeto the Bubbleman
The last tango on Harris
Dark Island
Cosmos Cascade​
Pop Songs
Happy Birthday
Mambo No5 | Lou Bega
Valerie | Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse
Mr Brightside | The Killers
Love Song | Taylor Swift
Cheerleader | Omi
Can't help falling in love | Elvis Presley
Wake me up | Avicii
Dancing Queen | ABBA
Mamma Mia | ABBA
Slipping through my fingers | ABBA
Baby Shark
Perfect | Ed Sheeran
Hello | Adele
We will rock you | Queen
Viva la vida (Rule the world) | Coldplay
Fix you | Coldplay
A thousand years | Vanessa Carlton
I want it that way | Backstreet Boys
I'm blue | Eiffel 65
Christmas Songs
​Fairy Tale of New York
Jingle Bells
Deck the Halls
Santa's coming to town
Silent Night

Drum+Drones' Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£300
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£500
Packages
Up to 60-minutes of tunes2 musicians
Up to 60-minutes of tunes perfect for welcoming or entertaining your guests. Customise your song selection to fit the mood of your Wedding from Pop Songs to Traditional Marches and Jigs. • Up to 60-minutes of tunes (£300) • Ross & Ailise - Brother & Sister • Bagpiper & Snare Drummer • Full Scottish Pipe Band Kit • 10+ years of experience • 50+ Weddings & Events • Photos/Videos for Social Media • Hand-crafted Tune Selection & Personalised Options • PLI Insured for your venue (up to £5m) • Easy to contact, hassle-free, friendly and professional - Travel Fees (£50/h) not included + Includes Encore's Booking Fee if you choose to book with them
£300
All-Day Wedding2 musicians
Personalise your Wedding Day from start to finish. Have us bagpipe to welcome in your guests, bagpipe you down the aisle, background music during the signing of the register, celebrate with upbeat music during the confetti shot, entertain your guests during your drinks reception, take a few photos with us, march into your first meal, plus many more for you to customise! • Full Wedding Day - All our Wedding Options included (£500) • Ross & Ailise - Brother & Sister • Bagpiper & Snare Drummer • Full Scottish Pipe Band Kit • 10+ years of experience • 50+ Weddings & Events • Photos/Videos for Social Media • Hand-crafted Tune Selection & Personalised Options • PLI Insured for your venue (up to £5m) • Easy to contact, hassle-free, friendly and professional - Travel Fees (£50/h) not included + Includes Encore's Booking Fee if you choose to book with them
£500

Add-ons

Personal Song Request
+£250
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, if we are unavailable for your date, we have several young and talented bagpipers and drummers who can play at your event. They have the same 10+ years of experience, Full Pipe Band Kit and friendly personalities. Honestly, you won't be able to tell the difference!

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

No problem, we are flexible and can adapt to changes in timings on the day. Unlike other Bagpipers who leave as soon as their slots done, Drum+Drones stays until we've played at the right moment during your event. We won't let you down!

How much time do you need to set up?

We arrive early to set up and tune our instruments off-site so we don't spoil the surprise. We usually need around 30-minutes before the start of your event, which is included in every quote. We'll text your event planner to let them know that we've arrived and are ready to go.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes, we are very flexible and are happy to play anywhere you'd like us at your venue. We can also play on the move and march you and your guests anywhere you'd like while playing.

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

Yes, we have a list of 100+ tunes ranging from traditional to pop which reflect the atmosphere needed for any moment during your event. You can choose to leave the set list up to us which we can adapt on the day or chat to us and hand-pick the tunes you would like. We also take song requests too!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, of course. The beauty about our instruments is that they don't require electricity or a specific space to play. We also bring along a photographer and a tripod to record videos of us playing at your venue to send to you after the event. All included for free as part of our quote!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, we take song requests and can learn them for your event. There are 100s of tunes that we know so check with us to see if we may already be able to play it.
Musicianship
Genres:
Scottish music, Traditional church music, Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Marching
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Corporate event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event
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