Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Scottish Borders

49 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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62 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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33 reviews

£500 - £1000

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceòl Beag is a popular contemporary, upbeat ceilidh band. We play for all kinds of events & guarantee a great night of dancing to remember.

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21 reviews

£562.50 - £1187.50

The Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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8 reviews

£1375

Bon:Stovi Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Some of Scotland's most talented musicians performing with a power, energy and spirit that will leave your guests happily exhausted!

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38 reviews

£895 - £2295

Cragganmore Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlenrothes

As one of the UK's finest ceilidh bands, we provide musical entertainment for weddings, celebrations, student nights, and corporate events.

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19 reviews

£625 - £1187.50

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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9 reviews

Ceilidh Colin

Ceilidh bandStrathaven

The Solo Ceilidh Caller who packs all the punch of a live band and all the tradition of a Scottish Ceilidh on a more affordable budget!

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8 reviews

£1300 - £1500

The Brave Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

The Brave are the #1 ceilidh band in Scotland playing for hundreds of ceilidhs and events with their fusion of trad and pop classics!

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23 reviews

£1000 - £1200

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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5 reviews

CopperCeilidh

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

We are a traditional Ceilidh Band, available for events across all of Scotland.

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7 reviews

£1187.50 - £2187.50

Matthew Maclennan Scottish Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

One of the best professional Scottish dance bands in Scotland. With many years experience for all types of events anywhere

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7 reviews

£950

HotScotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewbridge

HotScotch Ceilidh Band are a trio of dynamic musicians offering an exciting blend of Scottish Ceilidh Music for Weddings, Parties & Events

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2 reviews

£650 - £1500

Alive & Jiggin Ceilidh Band and Disco

Ceilidh bandPenicuik

CEILIDH PARTY BAND IN SOUTHERN, EASTERN AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, VERSATILE AND ENTERTAINING BAND WITH OVER 700 GIGS DONE

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3 reviews

£1250 - £1750

The Ceilidh band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

The number one Scottish band specialised in delivering a great , up beat , fun night as well as great musicianship.

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3 reviews

From£1500

ODIA

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

World-Class Wedding Ceilidh Band! The #1 Ceilidh Band in Scotland. We have played 100's of events and festivals including Celtic Connections

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4 reviews

£750 - £1562.50

Pentlands Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandFife

A Ceilidh Band with over 30 years experience, our usual 3 piece line up can be expanded to a 4 or 5 piece and can also provide our own DJ.

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9 reviews

£500 - £937.50

Stravair

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Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The beautifully elegant duo of Stravair. We've quickly become the most popular guitar and violin duo in Scotland. Guaranteed to move you!

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Postcodes covered:

EH23, EH26, EH37, EH38, EH43, EH44, EH45, EH46, ML12, TD1, TD10, TD11, TD12, TD13, TD14, TD15, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, TD6, TD7, TD8, TD9

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Scottish Borders

"We had a great night thanks to Willie and his band! They were so lovely the entire night and adjusted to our timings throughout all the speeches and raffles we held! They were extremely professional and turned up early, ready to go and helped out perfectly calling all the dances, despite one of the members being in hopsiptal the previous day. She was incredible coming in and still performing! Thanks to this band, our night was super successful and our guests greatly enjoyed the ceilidh!!"

Becky hired Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band for a Charity event (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 3 March 2026

"The Shoogly Pegs were a massive hit at my wife’s 40th birthday party. Great in every aspect and everyone enjoyed the mix of music and dancing. Very highly recommended."

Graham hired The Shoogly Pegs for a Birthday party (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 14 February 2026

"We booked Ceol Beag for our wedding this year and honestly could not recommend them more! They really did such an amazing set and made our day so special. They were so helpful leading up to the day, always responding to our queries timely. They arrived well ahead of their set and were professional throughout. Our wedding guests had a great time and so many came up to us to say what a great job the band did. Thank you to them for giving us such a special day. "

David hired Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Scottish Borders)

Verified Review, 25 January 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Scottish Borders

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Scottish Borders

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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2 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Scottish Borders?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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