Genuine Scottish Bagpiper with 30 years of experience
Available for any Occassion
Weddings:
Playing as guests arrive.
As the groom arrives.
As bride arrives.
Pipe the bride down aisle.
Pipe the Bride and Groom from ceremony.
During photography.
Pipe the Guests into wedding Breakfast.
and Bride and Groom to Top Table.
Funerals:
Has played at many cremations and burials with the experience to help arrange that special touch to the proceedings.
Selection of tunes is often left to the Piper although there are more special tune requests at funerals than any other occasion.
He will be able to advise you on tunes and other aspects of the Pipers contribution to the ceremony.
After playing the pipes for over 30 years on every continent, an experienced piper. Originally from Alloa, Central Scotland, this Piper joined the Army at sixteen years of age, receiving instruction at the Army School of Bagpipe Music at Bridge of Don Aberdeen. Subsequently, studied at the Army school of Piping in Edinburgh Castle. Served with The 1st Battalion The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders.
Previously Pipe Major of the British Airways Pipe Band. Piping performances have brought this Piper from Scotland to England, Australia, Denmark, Eire, USA, Canada, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Bermuda, Antigua, Panama, Honduras, Zambia, Greece, France, Italy, Taiwan, the Philippines, South Korea, Australia and the Falkland Islands.
This Piper has played for members of the Royal Family including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as for both British and Australian Prime Ministers.
Presently, I reside in Seaham County Durham in the North East of England.
Full No1 dress in Red Hamilton Tarton
Day dress with Hebridean Granite or Red Hamilton Tartan
Evening wear with Hebridean Granite or Red Hamilton Tartan
Full repertoire of traditional and contemporary Pipe Tunes
| Setup Time | 40 Minutes |
|---|---|
| Setup Area | Small clean changing area |
Thank you so much for making our Burns Night so successful. Not only did you help us to plan a traditional night and take in to account every detail, you arrived early to help us make sure everything was right and how it should be. You were fantastic with the students, taking your time to speak to each one and allow them to have photos taken. You piping made it a truly unforgettable event, we can’t thank you enough. We’re looking forward to next year!
Best wishes
Jane
Durham University
A really big thank you to you for entertaining us at our Gala Dinner. Your attendance made the perfect evening and your attendance was very much appreciated particularly given the extreme weather.
Please find attached a note from our Site Director, Mark Williams.
I look forward to meeting you again in the future.
Kind Regards
Claire Watson
Ian and I wanted to thank you for completing our day.
It was an amazing surprise for him.
It reminded him of his dad who, unfortunately, is no longer with us.
He was so happy with it.
Mr and Mrs Ian Duncan