Hire Ryan Anderson | Bagpiper in Edinburgh

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Burns Night 20201 - A Man's A Man for A' That

Performing at a VIP dinner prior to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Piping for 60th Wedding Anniversary

About Ryan

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Bagpiper

Edinburgh

Public liability insurance of £5 million

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Ryan Anderson is a piper based in the North East of Scotland and has years of experience as a soloist and in pipe bands as well as being a music instructor working in local schools. Previous high-profile performances include: - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney, Australia - Piping for HM The Queen & members of the Royal Family - Menin Gate in Ypres for Remembrance - Many performances in the UK, Spain, France, Prague Norway, Germany & China. *Weddings *Parties *Burns Night / Scottish Day Celebrations (including 'Address to a Haggis') *Funeral & Remembrance Services *Corporate Events Whatever the event, the bagpipes always add a touch of style and prestige; leaving your guests with lasting memories. With every detail tailor-made to your own requirements you can be assured of a professional and personal service. You can choose traditional Scots and Irish music, favourite melodies or individual requests. Please send a message if you any questions!

Ryan

5 out of 5

15 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Ryan's Reviews

5 out of 5

Ryan was just BRILLIANT!!! With only 2 weeks notice Ryan was able to pipe at our wedding. He was incredibly professional and organised and helped me make great music choices for the day - he was incredibly flexible on the day when we had a last minute change. Ryan was impeccably presented and played the pipes beautifully - I walked down the aisle to Highland Cathedral and there was not a dry eye in the room. I would 10/10 recommend Ryan and would absolutely book him again.

5 out of 5

Ryan played at our wedding recently & I have to say what an exceptional piper he is. We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ryan was very professional and helpful, he kept in touch leading up to the day, confirming times, song choices, and arrived early to make sure everything would be perfect. He was happy to accommodate our requests & it was perfect. We highly recommend Ryan and can't thank him enough. Mr & Mrs Taylor x

5 out of 5

Ryan was fantastic and really made our anniversary very special.

5 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic experience. If your ever looking for a piper for an event, Ryan’s your man.

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5 out of 5

Ryan is an extremely nice young man who delivered a very professional service from the moment the booking was confirmed. He kept in touch throughout the process which was reassuring and asked what tunes we wanted played and delivered exactly that. He was well turned out in his highland dress and knew what was expected of him and arranged himself accordingly. His piping was excellent. He really enhanced our service for dad. I would highly recommend Ryan.

Ryan was professional from start to finish. Was an excellent show stopper for all the right reasons and comes highly recommended.

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Encore badges

10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

7th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 7 years

Ryan's Song list

Selection of Tunes:

The Battle of the Somme

The Heights of Dargai

Entry Into Crater

Fear A'Bhata

Castle Rock Ceilidh

Itchy Fingers

Balmoral

The Green Hills of Tyrol

When the Battles O'er

Mairi's Wedding

The Barren Rocks Aden

Cullen Bay

Merrily Danced the Quakers Wife

Flee the Glen

The Hills of Kintail

Molly Connell

Kelsey's Wee Reel

Leaving Port Askaig

Angus MacKinnon

Prince Charles's Welcome to Lochaber

The Rowan Tree

The Highland Brigade at Magersfontain

The Bloody Fields of Flanders

Angela's Wedding

Heroes of St Valery

The Earl of Mansfield

Because He Was A Bonnie Lad

The Piper O' Drummond

The Kilt is My Delight

The Mist Covered Mountains

Glasgow City Police Pipers

Scotland the Brave

Killiekrankie

Wings

Highland Cathedral

Amazing Grace

The Pumpkins Fancy

Requests are always welcomed both in advance and on the day of the performance - get in touch to discuss any particular requests!

Ryan's 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)	£120
Up to 1 hour	£180
Up to 2 hours	£200
Up to 3 hours	£260

Funeral/Memorial Piper

Funeral Piper includes: Playing from a distance while mourners arrive Playing from the service to the graveyard Playing at the lowering of the coffin

£200

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£250

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Always good fun and open to requests. Happy to talk to the audience and get them up dancing!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Lots of wedding and party venues up and down the country.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Tunes by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a common requests but also more traditional tunes.

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

Balmoral Castle for HM The Queen & The Royal Family. As part of the massed Pipes & Drums at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle and televised to millions of people across the world.

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

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know, even if things don't go to plan on the day - just keep me informed.

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

Please get in touch to discuss.

How much time do you need to set up?

15 minute tune up time is all that's required.

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

Of course, and if there are tunes you have in mind please let me know!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course, just get in touch.

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Pop, Rock, Christmas, Military, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Classical, Classical crossover, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Irish rock, Ceillidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Gospel, Ragtime, Marching, Scottish music

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Instruments:

Bagpipes

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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, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Virtual event

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Other skills:

Sound technician, Instrumental teaching, Examiner, Theory teaching, Producer, Audio engineer, Actor, MC, Community music worker

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