Wedding Bagpipers for hire in Edinburgh
What our expert says...Few instruments make an entrance like the bagpipes. They bring heritage, pride, and ceremony to a wedding - perfect for couples wanting a touch of tradition and atmosphere.
— Perrine Gouarne, Managing Director at Encore Musicians
Latest reviews of our Wedding Bagpipers in Edinburgh
"Fantastic bagpiper. Did exactly what we asked of him. Very professional throughout. Highly recommend. "
Laura hired James for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)
"We booked the Piper and Drummer for our wedding, we both love the pipes, with the drummer too made it so much more amazing and the pair where so very polite and professional it made a great start to our wedding. They arrived about 15 mins earlier than expected and got set up rite away, introduced them selves to us and just started playing. All the guests comments were so positive, they all enjoyed the music they played and had our nephew dancing the whole time. I do recommend to anyone looking for a piper or both a drummer as well give drum+drones a try you won't be disappointed."
John hired Drum+Drones Bagpiping for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)
"Daniel turned out to be the best birthday surprise I could have arranged for my girlfriend during our trip to Edinburgh! He is a consummate professional—super reliable and friendly! Although the performance consisted of just two songs, he quickly came across as a kind and personable individual. Highly recommended."
Antonio hired Daniel Sweeney for a Birthday party (available in Edinburgh)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Bagpipers in Edinburgh
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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 Wedding Bagpiper in Edinburgh
Useful information
Wedding Bagpipers in Edinburgh typically play Scottish music, Traditional Scottish folk, Marching, and most respond to enquiries within 21 hours. Demand peaks in January, March, August, 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 Wedding Bagpiper in Edinburgh?
Prices for Wedding Bagpipers vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding Bagpipers typically charge around £180 per booking, mid-range acts around £240, and high-end Wedding Bagpipers from £300 per booking upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2774 bookings and 1727 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 5 October 2026
