Fiddlers for hire in Midlothian
Latest reviews of our Fiddlers in Midlothian
"Made our wedding ,absolutely amazing !!!! Can't fault isla she did exactly what we wanted and more . Requested a song and she did it . I'm just in aw of her honestly. MUST HAVE!!!"
Rosheen hired Isla Ratcliff for a Wedding (available in Midlothian)
"thank you Isla for making our wedding ceremony unforgettable! 10/10 xxx"
Lorena hired Isla Ratcliff for a Wedding (available in Midlothian)
"Isla was fantastic. We hired her to play on our wedding day, and she and Marianna on the keyboard really helped to make our day special. As well as her wonderful folk music she was very accommodating in playing a few songs from Lord of The rings as well as some amazing pop covers. Our guests loved the music, and that as well as the painless booking and planning, and the early set up made the day very stress free! Thank you again Isla for making our day so special! "
Sacha hired Isla Ratcliff for a Wedding (available in Midlothian)
FAQs about hiring Fiddlers in Midlothian
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Can any fiddler play my favourite song?
Professional fiddlers will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that fiddlers may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the fiddler's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do fiddlers take to set up?
Your fiddler 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 fiddler 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 fiddlers 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 fiddlers 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 Fiddler in Midlothian
Useful information
Fiddlers in Midlothian typically play Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within 20 hours. Demand peaks in March, April, September, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Fiddler in Midlothian?
Prices for Fiddlers vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Fiddlers typically charge around £270 per booking, mid-range acts around £390, and high-end Fiddlers from £510 per booking upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 695 bookings and 341 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 17 May 2026
