Hire Lucas Fraser | Bagpiper in Edinburgh

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From£160

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The Taking of Beaumont Hamel Bagpipes

Flower of Scotland and the Gael medley

Greens Hills Battles O’er Bagpipes

About Lucas

A traditional Highland Piper who has played for over nine years, at a variety of events such as weddings, funerals and Burns nights.

Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Having played the Highland Bagpipes for nine years, I developed a strong passion for this instrument. I had the incredible fortune to have been taught by the ex-Queen’s Pipe Major, and under his tutelage I won 4 out of 5 competitions I entered. Having previously been the leader of a Pipe Band based near London, I have now moved to Edinburgh for university, so will be there during term time. I already have a wide variety of tunes that I can play, and am very happy to take requests at the event. Having had the privilege of playing at many events, including playing for the BBC at the Royal Wedding, I have built up significant experience playing at different types of events. When I am not performing at an event, I busk and have done so frequently during the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh.

Lucas

5 out of 5

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Lucas' Reviews

5 out of 5

Lucas was professional, punctual, accommodating and friendly, and this was needed on a difficult day for the family. Thank you Lucas, well done.

Thank you so much for playing at my father's funeral, it was a beautiful and emotional farewell to my father.

Thank you for your amazing playing at my wedding, both the playing at the beginning and the various processions throughout the day added a really special atmosphere to the day, and all my friends commented on how beautifully you played.

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Lucas' Song list

Highland Cathedral

Scotland the Brave

Amazing Grace

Flower of Scotland

Steamtrain to Malleig

The 51st At Beaumont Hamel

Green Hills Of Tyrol

The Dark Isle

The Rowan Tree

Lord Lovat's Lament

When The Battle's O'er

Glasgow City Police Pipers

Marine Corps Hymn

Over The Hills And Far Away

Itchy Fingers

I See Mull

Mary Grant

The Australian Ladies

Scots Wha Hae

The Gael (Last of the Mohicans)

The Clumsy Lover

The Clumsy Lover (Jig version)

The Pumpkin's Fancy

We're No Awa' Tae Bide Awa'

The Atholl Highlanders

Moonstar

The Black Bear

The Colonel-In-Chief's Jig

Colonel A C Cuthbert, Commander BMATT

Colonel The Viscount Slim OBE

Wings

Cullen Bay

Row Me Home To Islay

The Highland Wedding

Paddy’s Leather Breaches

The Biscuit

O’er the Misty Mountains

Hector the Hero

The Flowers of the Forest

The Brown Haired Maiden

John D Burgess

Banjo Breakdown

Mist Covered Mountains

Going Home

Pibroch of Donuil Dubh

The Battle of the Somme

The Road to the Isles

The Sound of Sleat

Skye Boat Song

The Glendaruel Highlanders

Farewell to the Creeks

The Drunken Piper

Greenwood Side

Lucas' 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)	£60
Up to 1 hour	£160
Up to 2 hours	£210
Up to 3 hours	£250

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I am as flexible as possible, and can get set up quickly. Being able to take many tune requests has always been a bonus but overall simply having the bagpipes at an event can make it very memorable as it resonates with many guests.

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

Hmm, probably playing for the BBC at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding

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

I will always try my best to be as flexible as possible in order to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings do change, just let me know as soon as possible, and usually this will be completely fine. If I am unable to adapt I will endeavour to find you another piper.

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

N/A

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually only need around 15 minutes to tune up

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

Yes of course, I will always try to be as flexible as possible to suit you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, of course!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song is not on my list, there is a good chance I know it anyways. If I do not know it, I am more than happy to learn it, so all you need to do is let me know as soon as possible before the event. There is no extra fee for this service.

Musicianship

Genres:

Military, Medieval music, Folk, Ceilidh, Country, Traditional Scottish folk, Scottish music

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Instruments:

Bagpipes

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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