Bagpiper
Robert Reid
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About Robert
Robert has been piping for over 10 years and has set up REID Piping in the last two years, catering to all piping requirements!
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Robert's Reviews
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Limara R
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Oldmeldrum
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Karen S
6 years ago, for a Wedding in 81 Seafield Rd
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This act has been working with Encore for over 6 years
Robert's Song list
Mairi's Wedding
Scotland the Brave
Wings
The Rowan Tree
The Atholl Highlanders
Cock o'The North
Farewell to the Creeks
The Rose of Kelvingrove
Green Hills
Paddy's Leather Breeches
Glasgow City Police Pipers
Highland Cathedral
Amazing Grace
The Skye Boat Song
Am Nae Awa tae Bide Awa
Glendaruel Highlanders
Leaving Port Askaig
The Dark Island
Itchy Fingers
Clumsy Lover
Kelseys Wee Reel
Isobels Dumpling
Castle Dangerous
My Land
Bluebells of Scotland
My Love is like A red red rose
Piob of Donald Dubh
Old Adam
Donald McLeans farewell to Lewis
The Dark Island
The Last of the Mohicans
Hallelujah
The Rose
Jim Thompson of Flagstaff
RAF 100
The CAS' Quickstep
Mull of the Mountains
The Day Thou Gavest
Dui Regnare
ER
The Battle of the Somme
Heights of Dargai
The Drunken Piper
72nd Farewell to Aberdeen
Bloody Fields of Flanders
Game of Thrones
Caledonia
Bonnie Dundee
Queen Elizabeths March
The Steamboat
Requests always welcome!
Robert's Prices
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) | £75 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £160 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £180 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £200 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£160
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£180
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner + After
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
- 1 x 30 min performance during evening. Either before/during/after entertainment
£200
Add-ons
Small Pipes
+£75
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Most people appreciate a piper. The sound and look is probably what most people value.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I am a suggested supplier for Pittodrie House, Logie Country House, Haddo House, Fyvie Castle. I have also played at Banchory Lodge, Norwood, The Chester, The Marcliffe, The Palace Hotel, Edinburgh Castle
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Inverarey & District Pipe Band, Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band, Fred Morrison, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
The Edinburgh Military Tatoo with the Ellon Pipe Band
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Not a problem. Timings always change and so long as I am provided as much notice as possible it shouldn't be a problem. I am completely flexible.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
No this is not something I provide.
How much time do you need to set up?
30 minutes to get my pipes tuned and warmed up.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Absolutely! Just make sure you provide me with notice of what you would like played in what order, before the day.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Of course! I need plenty notice of this however as I may need to source music and have time to learn and memorise it.
Musicianship
Genres:
Scottish music, Folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Military, Traditional church music, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader
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