Bagpipers for hire in Scotland
Latest reviews of our Bagpipers in Scotland
"We approached Tony for a Remembrance Sunday event and he was more than happy to accommodate our needs with the parade and service, and also made song suggestions. Tony arrived in plenty of time to discuss proceedings. We will not hesitate to book again."
Samuel hired Tony Collins for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Scotland)
"Gary was the perfect choice for our wedding, being there made our ceremony truly perfect!"
Elaine hired Gary Thomson for a Wedding (available in Scotland)
"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 Scotland)
FAQs about hiring Bagpipers in Scotland
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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.
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