Bagpiper
Gordon Raeburn
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Minute of Piping
Westminster bridge busking
About Gordon Raeburn
Bagpiper available to play at functions and events.
Bagpiper
London
Gordon Raeburn
14 verified reviews
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Gordon Raeburn's Reviews
From Encore customers:
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John S
29 days ago
JB
Jenny B
1 year ago
RN
Ronnie N
1 year ago
EL
Elizabeth L
1 year ago
From other customers:
NB
Nish B
3 years ago, for a Funeral / Memorial service in 62 Hoop Ln
AL
Alice L
5 years ago, for a Birthday party in La Rochelle
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Lightning fast responses
Average response time under 2 hours
10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
3rd Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 3 years
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”.
Standard Prices
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 |
Packages
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
Add-ons
Highland Dance
+£100
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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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
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