Bagpipers for hire in Scottish Borders

Find bagpipers for hire in Scottish Borders! 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 87 best bagpipers local to Scottish Borders here.

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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 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 Daniel Sweeney Bagpiper with Encore
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£160 - £275
BagpiperFalkirk

Daniel has played at 100+ weddings and events all over the world and was winner of the 2017 and 2022 Scottish Wedding Awards.

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Hire Richard Wilson Bagpiper with Encore
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From£185
BagpiperLaw

Based Sth Lanarkshire & been piping since I was 14, I'm 54 now. I play in a competition band at a high level. Can cater for all enquiries

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Hire Robert A. Scott Bagpiper with Encore
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£160 - £225
BagpiperHawick

Experienced Bagpiper based in the Scottish Borders. Available for Weddings, Corporate Events, Burns Suppers etc.

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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
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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.

Latest reviews of our Bagpipers in Scottish Borders

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 Scottish Borders)

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 Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 25 October 2024
Richard Wilson
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"Rich wax absolutely perfect. We hired him to play the piper while we scattered my Dad’s ashes. He went above and beyond learning a new tune we requested, he was super professional and sensitive to our needs, would definitely recommend him Audrey "

Audrey hired Richard Wilson for a Private event (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 14 September 2024

FAQs about hiring Bagpipers in Scottish Borders

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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 Scottish Borders

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Popular genres:
1960s era music, 1970s era music, Pop
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
January, May, August

How much does it cost to hire a Bagpiper in Scottish Borders?

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

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