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Pipe Bands for hire in Scotland

Hire a pipe band in Scotland for your event today. 3 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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Hire Drum+Drones Pipe band with Encore
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£250 - £750
Pipe bandCrieff

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 ODIA Pipe band with Encore
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£1500 - £3500
Pipe bandEdinburgh

World-Class International Ceilidh Band, World Folk Electronica Band

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Hire The Bag Rockers Pipe band with Encore
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Pipe bandGlasgow

The Bag Rockers - a high-energy blend of bagpipes & rock guaranteed to get your event rocking! Experience the unforgettable. Book now!

Latest reviews of our Pipe Bands in Scotland

Drum+Drones
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"We are still so incredibly overwhelmed by your wonderful performance, memories of which we will always treasure. Your warmth, professionalism, talent and skill was amazing and we feel so privileged you played for us. Everyone in the party group told us just how special the evening was for them and to be a part of this experience. Your playing was a true highlight for us at the 60th Birthday party. The songs on your playlist we enjoyed so much and the passion you played them were truly inspiring. We want to thank you enormously. "

Jacqui hired Drum+Drones for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Scotland)

Verified Review, 9 June 2023
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"They were absolutely wonderful, highly recommended! "

Rachel hired Drum+Drones for a Wedding (available in Scotland)

Verified Review, 18 April 2023
Seaforth Highlanders Leicester
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"Absolutely fantastic pipe band from Seaforth Highlanders. A truly great tribute for my nans funeral. Organised at very short notice, really grateful for the helpfulness of Fergus at Encore and Kal at Seaforth. Thank you so much, everyone said it was a fitting tribute for my dear nan aged 112. Many thanks. Miss Jhumat "

Jasvinder hired Seaforth Highlanders Leicester for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Scotland)

Verified Review, 28 October 2024

FAQs about hiring Pipe Bands in Scotland

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Can any pipe band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do pipe bands take to set up?

Your pipe band 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 pipe band 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 pipe bands 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 pipe bands 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 Pipe Band in Scotland

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Popular genres:
Pop, Classical, Jazz
Average response time:
12 hours
Busiest times:
May, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Pipe Band in Scotland?

The typical price per group member for Pipe Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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