Bagpipers for hire in East Lothian

Find bagpipers for hire in East Lothian! Famous worldwide as the traditional instrument of Scotland, the spine-tingling sound of the bagpipes creates the perfect atmosphere for weddings, funerals, or Burns night parties. You can even book one of our professional bagpipers to perform at your event in full Scottish Highland dress for added authenticity! Choose from our selection of the 84 best bagpipers local to East Lothian here.

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Hire Ross McCrindle Bagpiper with Encore
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£187.50 - £312.50
BagpiperEdinburgh

Ross is an award winning Edinburgh piper of 35 years. Former Senior Pipe Major of the British Army and lone piper at the Edinburgh Tattoo.

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Hire Mybagpiper Kenneth McBride Bagpiper with Encore
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£218.75 - £281.25
BagpiperPrestonpans

Mybagpiper is a Full Time Professional offering Bagpiping Services for any Event. Guaranteed Quality and Reliability.

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Hire Ryan Anderson Bagpiper with Encore
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£180 - £260
BagpiperEdinburgh

Ryan is sure to add something special to your event! Take a look and get in touch with any questions!

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Hire Drum+Drones Bagpiper with Encore
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£250 - £750
BagpiperEdinburgh

Ross & Ailise are a Brother & Sister duo who Bagpipe & Drum at Weddings across the UK! Amaze guests with the sound of a Scottish Pipe Band!

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Hire Neil MacPhail Bagpiper with Encore
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From£180
BagpiperEdinburgh

I have played at many different events around the world. Whatever the event, I'm your man!

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Hire Robin Alderslowe Bagpiper with Encore
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£125 - £375
BagpiperEdinburgh

Solo Bagpiper - I Played at the World Pipe Band Championships last Summer and came 7th in my grade.

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Hire Jack - Piping Events Bagpiper with Encore
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£187.50 - £312.50
BagpiperEdinburgh

Full time professional piper based in central Scotland. Available to play at any occasion across the whole country.

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Hire Norman Gillies Bagpiper with Encore
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BagpiperEdinburgh

Military piper of over 15 years experience playing all over the world.

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Hire Rex Benson Bagpiper with Encore
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£165 - £260
BagpiperEdinburgh

10 years of experience playing at weddings, events, conferences etc. Offering a tailored service or your event. Reliable, traditional music

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Hire Archie Macpherson Bagpiper with Encore
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£160 - £260
BagpiperEdinburgh

Pipe Maj of EA and Pipe Serg of EUOTC with 15 years experience. Repertoire to fit any event, with unique skill and presence worthy of you.

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Hire Bagpipe Delight Bagpiper with Encore
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£175 - £300
BagpiperEdinburgh

Professional events Piper with an immense amount of experience. From Lone Piper at the Commonwealth Games to Functions around the globe!

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Hire Will Farquharson Bagpiper with Encore
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£250 - £400
BagpiperEdinburgh

A young piper played at numerous functions e.g beating of the retreat for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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Hire Hugo Macpherson Bagpiper with Encore
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£170 - £350
BagpiperEdinburgh

Experienced Bagpiper that has played in many high profile events. My piping has taken me across Europe for competing and ceremonial events.

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Hire Lucas Fraser Bagpiper with Encore
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£160 - £250
BagpiperEdinburgh

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

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Hire Rory Campbell Bagpiper with Encore
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From£180
BagpiperGalashiels

I have been playing bagpipes in pipe bands and folk bands all my life, gathering a large amount of experience and an extensive repertoire.

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Hire Shonagh Duncan Bagpiper with Encore
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BagpiperBathgate

SCD Solo Piper provides Highland Bagpipe music for any event!

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Hire Scott Methven Bagpiper with Encore
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BagpiperStirling

I’m a very competent piper, you won’t regret choosing me .

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Hire Callum Russell Bagpiper with Encore
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£100 - £280
BagpiperSouth Ayrshire Council

Having played at many events across the world, I am a professional and friendly bagpiper who is able to travel far across Scotland.

Latest reviews of our Bagpipers in East Lothian

Ross McCrindle
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"Just amazing from start to finish. We even had a last minute music change request and he accommodated it without any issue at all. Everyone at our wedding commented on how amazing he looked and played. Ross actually turned out to be our favourite part of the day! If you are looking for a bagpiper then you need not look any further, we are so glad we found Ross and so grateful that we were able to book him for our wedding. "

James hired Ross McCrindle for a Wedding (available in East Lothian)

Verified Review, 28 October 2024
Ross McCrindle
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"Ross, was brilliant literally could not have had a better person for our special day. All the guests commented on how great the piper was. Ross you absolutely made our day and we are so grateful you were able to play at our wedding. I would highly recommend Ross for any future bookings. "

Jean(Jay) hired Ross McCrindle for a Wedding (available in East Lothian)

Verified Review, 25 October 2024
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"Absolutely fantastic! I couldn't recommend Ross more highly! Communication leading up to our wedding was excellent. He arrived on time, dressed sharply, and played every song we requested at the exact moments we had planned. Made our day! "

Lesley hired Ross McCrindle for a Wedding (available in East Lothian)

Verified Review, 31 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Bagpipers in East Lothian

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Can any bagpiper play my favourite song?

Professional bagpipers will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that bagpipers may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the bagpiper's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do bagpipers take to set up?

Your bagpiper will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the bagpiper prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our bagpipers are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our bagpipers will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Bagpiper in East Lothian

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Popular genres:
Pop, Folk
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
January, May, August

How much does it cost to hire a Bagpiper in East Lothian?

The typical price for a Bagpiper is:
£Budget£180
££Pro£240
£££High-end£300+

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