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Nathan shaw

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Bagpiper available for gigs in the Ayrshire area. 8 years of experience with 1st Troon Boys brigade pipe band and a skilled confident player
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Bagpiper
Ayrshire, UK

I started my piping journey when I was 8, quickly progressing from the chanter to my own pipes. I’ve been playing for the band fully for around 5 years now, cementing my place as a starter for competitions and parades. I’ve developed my piping skills to be a technically good and confident bagpiper, being able to perform a variety of tunes like marches, reels, strathspeys, jigs, slow airs etc. Piping is my passion and something I will continue to progress at. I want to become and established player for a top pipe band and have gigs to play at every weekend. When people think of bagpipes they can feel emotions like happiness and even being a tear to their eye. I feel when playing a sense of pride in my instrument. I enjoy how it makes other people happy. I’ve played in many competitions (especially majors) with a few good results. Like 6th in the world championships this year and a win in the British. I’ve also been in parades like the armistice parade which is an honour to be in, remembering those who were lost. I have played in a variety of concerts for my band and school, doing my own solo performance to showcase my skill. I also do bagpipes as an instrument in music at school giving me a chance to learn advanced tunes and get them marked. My bagpiping is sure to impress wedding venues and other celebrations helping people getting married have their perfect day. I have a variety of tunes that are fit for any gig as I explained earlier. Overall if you are looking for someone who is sure to give you a great bagpiping performance get in touch with me

Nathan's Reviews

From customers:

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Colin R
1 year ago

Last year I performed at Colin and Sharon’s wedding at the lochgreen hotel in Troon. I played in the guests piped Sharon down the aisle and played the guests into dinner. They were very impressed with my performance and showed there gratitude with substantial pay.

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Bride G

I played at a wedding reception piping people into the venue at the park hotel in Kilmarnock. They were impressed with my skills and the guests enjoyed the sounds of my pipes

Nathan's Song list

Scotland the brave
Bonnie Galloway
The rowantree
Mairis wedding
Brown haired maiden
Highland cathedral
Caledonia

Nathan's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£312.50
Packages
Wedding ceremony1 hour
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. Piping people into the building and down the aisle and into dinner. Piping them out the venue too
£187.50
Customer questions

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

If timings are changed, I will be free, as it will need to be the weekend because of school or if it’s a night gig times can be changed to suit

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

No, bagpipe gigs do not require DJ services

How much time do you need to set up?

Around 10 minutes to get the pipes tuned and ready for playing with a few breaks in between the performance to re tune, making the pipes sound as good as possible

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

Yes of course, i will take requests from whatever tune you want played from my list. If a tune you want is not on the list i can learn it for your gig.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, all I need is my pipes which I take to the gig. I need no extra equipment to play.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, if a song you would like played is not included in my list. Let me know and it can be learned by me beforehand.
Musicianship
Genres:
Scottish music, Ceilidh, Marching
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching
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