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About Gordon Raeburn

Bagpiper available to play at functions and events.

Bagpiper

London

Living in London, originally from Hunlty in Aberdeenshire. Have been playing the bagpipes for over 20 years, vast experience playing for weddings, funerals, burns suppers and festivals. Also busk regularly in Westminster.

Gordon Raeburn

4.9 out of 5

14 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

4.9

Communication

4.8

Punctuality

5.0

Gordon Raeburn's Reviews

5 out of 5

Gordon's professionalism was second to none and his rendition of our chosen songs for my sisters funeral will stay with us for many a year. Thanks Gordon

4.3 out of 5

Overall very good , played his heart out

5 out of 5

Gordon played at my wedding and we couldn’t be more pleased with his performance it was brilliant from start to finish, I would highly recommend Gordon his playing was beautiful and he was first class.

5 out of 5

I hired Gordon to pipe in guests for my husband’s surprise party and for when my husband arrived, everything one loved it especially my husband as he is very proud of his Scottish roots. Communication through Encore was easy and hassle free and would definitely use them again

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5 out of 5

Gordon was an absolute professional and played beautifully. He played the pipes in traditional clothes which looked incredible and was the final touch to our day. I would recommend him again and again. Gordan had arrived early to set up and was ready to play as soon as we arrived. No faffing or time wasting.

5 out of 5

Gordon was very professional and flexible on the day in regards to our group organisation, he managed to arrange a duet with a fellow musician last minute. He had a lot of presence and everyone was very moved.

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Gordon Raeburn's Song list

Flower of Scotland

Rowan tree

Marie's wedding

Rab's wedding

The Highland wedding

Amazing grace

Highland cathedral

Skye boat song

Scotland the brave

Black bear

Lochanside

Green Hills of tyrol

Roses of Prince Charlie

Flowers of the forest

The Battle's O'er

Marquis of Huntly

High Road to Linton

Clumsy lover

Itchy fingers

Jig of slurs

Paddy's leather breaches

Crossing the minch

Caledonia

The dark island

Hector the hero

Mingulay boat song

Cock of the North

Banjo breakdown

Cutting bracken

Leaving Lismore

Donald Maclean of Lewis

Tail Toddle

Argyllshire gathering

Donella Beaton

The man from Skye

The jolly beggerman

Paddy McGintys goat

Tale Toddle

Reel of Tulloch

The Piper of Drummond

The Fields of Athenry

MacPhersons Rant

Scots wa hae

The little Cascade

Skylarks Ascension

Ae Fond kiss

Bonnie Lass of Five

Massacre of Glencoe

Macleod of Mull

Ghillie Callum

Seann Triubhas

Ye banks and braes

The big Birl

Breamar Gatherthing

Macleod of Mull

Crossing the Rhine

Gordon Raeburn's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£187.50
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£375

Funeral

Piping for a funeral

£170

Burns supper

Piping outside as the guests arrive to the burns supper. Piping the haggis to the top table

£180

Wedding

Piping for guests arriving to the wedding service, then to he reception. Piping the couple in to the reception

£180

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Flexibility for requirements, taking requests, full Highland outfit

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Buckingham Palace, Parliament square, La Rochelle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Finland, Golders Green crematorium,

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Donald Stewart

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Buckingham Palace

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

As long as given sufficient notice of changes I am flexible to time changes.

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

N/A

How much time do you need to set up?

15 minutes to set up and tune bagpipes.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you.

Musicianship

Genres:

Scottish music, Traditional Scottish folk, Military, Film / TV music, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Ceilidh, Marching

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Instruments:

Bagpipes, Harmonica

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event

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Other skills:

Composer, Songwriter, Dancer, Instrumental teaching