A Traditional Highland Piper will always add that special touch to an event. This Piper has been playing for many years and is experienced playing at Weddings, Burns Suppers, New Year Celebrations, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and Funerals.
He has played throughout the UK and many overseas events, both as a solo Piper and within various Full Military style marching bands and can tailor the day/evening to your specific requirements including the provision of a mini band if required. With 22 Years Military service he is fully conversant with Military Etiquette He will travel to any event and prides himself offering an excellent client service and when required offering advice on traditional tunes and customs associated with Highland Bagpipe music.
Can supply both Mini and Full Marching Band
Set Up Time:
10 minutes
Area Required:
performance area
Sets & Duration:
dependant on requirements
PA System:
N/A
Light System:
N/A
Rider:
Somewhere to get changed please note not a Public Tiolet due to value of Highland Uniform
Rob and Emma
Date - May 2025
Venue - Guildford manor hotel and spa
From the outset, he was incredible. After sharing the ideas in my head, his honest reply was “that won’t really work”. And in that moment it’s what I needed to hear. His experience really showed when he explained the order of the day, how things would likely happen and where would be best for him to play. And most important why my ideas wouldn’t work well for the guests and the venue.
Due to some road closures due to accidents, I had a call from him at 8:15 explaining the whole situation. The heartbreak in his voice really showed his passions and desire to play for us. Nevertheless Tony arrived well in time much to my happiness!
He played for around 45 mins before the ceremony, after much confusion from the hotel, agreed to play the bridesmaids into the ceremony, played us out of the ceremony and one final time into our wedding breakfast. He was just perfect from start to finish. And to finish off, a whiskey toast at the breakfast which really was an experience to remember for me.
Our guests constantly made comments about how amazing he was. Even some guests who were on the fence about bagpipes absolutely loved it. He was just amazing from start to finish.
Once again, thank you for everything in the day. It was a bit stressful from the hotels side but that’s behind us now. I wish you the best for the future, and hope one day I can have the pleasure of hearing you play again!
Thank you again, Rob and Emma
Evans Wowee! This is super service! Thank you so much! This piper (and band) look absolutely brilliant! Paying the deposit now.
He played for my mums funeral both at the crematorium and Easthampstead Park hotel afterwards.
He was vey helpful and sensitive to the occasion.
His piping was excellent and being a Scottish family, all my relatives and friends who attended really appreciated his playing.
If you are looking for a piper for your occasion, I would highly recommend him for your event.
Thank you for making my mum’s funeral extra special.
Anne and family
Thorne A funeral is never a pleasant experience, especially with the Covid 19 restrictions. He quite honestly made the day on what could have been a very solemn and quiet occasion. He was a true professional always in the right place at the right time. Thank you.
Fox
I just wanted to make contact to say how fabulous the piper was when he came to play for my dad's 9oth birthday.
He was so very helpful and professional, it was a joy. I would highly recommend him.
A big thank you from me and my family
Lorraine Clare
Just wanted to send a big Thank You for your piper, He was brilliant. All our Scottish guests were amazed as this was a surprise for them all! It really ‘made’ the day!
Paul Flavin (United States of America)
I had the pleasure of booking this piper for my Grandmother's 90th Birthday party. From the moment of booking he was really responsive and proactive. He knew the venue and had ideas about how to ensure the element of surprise and regarding the music for the event.
On the night he arrived early, looked superb and played a great selection of tunes. He was also very flexible and happy to pose for photos with the family and paid special attention to the guest of honour. His performance made the evening and my Grandmother could not have been happier. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any event.
Bale He played brilliantly and gave our Dad the proper Scottish send off he deserved. Several people said the piper made the whole service. It was certainly the most emotional part for the family. We feel such admiration for the professionalism, he continued to pipe all the way to the graveside despite the heavens opening. We would certainly recommend him
Chris Lonnon I booked this piper to play the bagpipes at my wife's 65th birthday party and found him to be absolutely excellent. Prior to the event he contacted me to discuss the content of his performance and arrangements for the evening. On the day his playing was beautiful, including superb renditions of Flower of Scotland, Scotland the Brave and Happy Birthday to You! He was immaculately presented in full Scottish attire, kilt, tartan, sporran etc. He has a warm and charming personality and engaged in conversation with the guests, posing for photos etc. All in all his presence and performance took a small birthday party to another level and ensured that the "Birthday Girl" and all her guests enjoyed one of those rare moments in time; an unforgettable evening that will be cherished, treasured and remembered forever, Absolutely fantastic and very highly recommended.
Caz.McKeirnan "Many Thanks to this Piper, he was fantastic, Could never of wished for a better Piper to share my daughters day I highly recommend him and. thank you so much"
Reverend Maria Shepherdson
This Piper was a God-send. He became involved in the Commemoration of Outbreak of War service at the last minute, stepping up to help in an emergency, and was a real asset to the Church.
His playing is exemplary- and the moving, haunting sound enabled everyone to connect deeply with the poems and readings, the honouring and remembering, and the moving of all of us on to commit ourselves to peace. I have no hesitation in recommending him for church services and hope to see him at weddings in the Upper Kennett Benefice.
Rev Maria Shepherdson, Rector
Tom Wilkieson This Piper has performed at our Annual Burns Supper for three consecutive years. His professionalism appearance and standard and Piping are excellent and we will always be rebooking his service
Tracy & Trevor Laird Thank you so much for making our wedding so perfect! It truly was an amazing day and we are so glad we booked you as you were incredible, wedding guests and family are still talking about it! Once again huge thanks you made a perfect day even more perfect.
Alasdair McCormick
This Piper recently was our chosen Piper for our Wedding in Wroclaw, Poland. His professionalism over our two day traditional Polish wedding was second to none. We had 100 guests 70 Poles and 30 Brits and throughout both days he was there and interacted with all our guest and have to say he was the star of our wedding. Thank you very much for making our wedding so special we will be booking him for our first anniversary here in the UK”
Dave Surtees
Originally we booked one piper for our wedding, we then realised a drummer was essential to complete our day. We feel that having a mini band as suggested t really made our day special. The pipers and drummer were fantastic and added a really unique touch from helping us choose the music through to educating us on the traditions of having pipes. Thank you and your team you made our day even more fabulous and something we and our guests will remember for a long time to come.
Jane Baghori This piper recently provided the service of being piper at my father's funeral. At my family's request he wore the kilt and full highland piping regalia, his appearance and performance was stunningly beautiful. He phoned me as soon as I booked him, to find out how the service would run, and advising us on the music, the traditions, and service he could provide. He was supportive, and professional, and his skill with the bagpipes was hauntingly beautiful. I will be hiring him again!
