Available to book from £150 (GBP). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
I have over 30 years experience and have played at many high profile events. I am a former military piper and served with the World Famous Black Watch regiment. Whilst I was in the military I qualified as a class one piper which then enables military pipers to be recommended for the prestigious Pipe Majors course. As a class one piper, I was often required to perform as a soloist at important functions for various VIPs and senior officers.
I have been involved in events that have been broadcast to millions world wide such as, The Edinburgh Military tattoo and the Hand over of Hong Kong ceremony. Other events I have performed at include the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland, the Berlin tattoo, the Malta tattoo, musical tours to North America and New Zealand. I have also performed for Scottish societies in Scotland, England, Hong Kong, Canada and Kenya. Amongst these performances, I have had the privilege to play for Royalty and heads of state.
Over the years I have performed for many families at their celebrations such as weddings and funerals and other family gatherings. Each gathering requires different approaches and my extensive experience over the years helps me tailor each performance to suit the families needs.
I have a range of tartans available in a selection of different uniform options which can be discussed at the booking stage. Combining my uniform options with my extensive experience and standard of playing enables me to deliver a service to families that I believe is compatible with a families wishes and expectations at such an important time in their lives.
Please feel free to get in touch or browse my profile for more information about my services.
Andy
= areas covered (up to 170 miles)
= free travel (up to 40 miles)
The following is a selection of my
repertoire, I do have other tunes that
may be unfamiliar to non piping
people. If you don't see your
favourite, please get in touch, I do
have an extensive library and can
usually source and learn most
bagpipe tunes.
Amazing Grace
Highland Cathedral
Slow airs/songs
Caledonia
Cock of the North
Danny boy
Going Home
Happy Birthday
Hector the Hero
Maries Wedding
Mull of Kintyre
My Home
Scottish soldier
The Cradle song
The Dark Isle
The Flower of Scotland
The Leaving of Liverpool
The Mingualy boat song
The Mist covered mountains
The Sky boat song
These are my mountains
We're no awa tae bide awa
Laments
Flowers of the Forrest
Sleep Dearie Sleep
Hymns
Abide with me
Oft the Stilly Night
Marches
Bonnie Dundee
Donald MacLean of Lewis
Farewell to the Creeks
Highland laddie
Jeannie Mauchline
King George the V's Army
Liberton pipe band
Lord Lovat's lament
Murdo's Wedding
Scotland the Brave
The 25th KOSB's farewell to Meerut
The Atholl Highlanders
The Barren Rocks of Aden
The Bathgate Highland games
The Battle of the Somme
The Battle of Waterloo
The Black bear
The Bonnie Lass of Fyvie
The Crags of tumble down mountain
The Green Hills of Tyrol
The Heights of Dargai
The Road to the Isles
The Rose of Allendale
The Roses of Prince Charlie
The Rowan Tree
The Steam boat
When the Battle's O'er
Ye jacobites by name
Burns
Auld Lang Syne
A Man's a man for a that
My Love she's but a Lassie yet
Corn rigs are bonnie
Ye Banks and Braes
Will ye no come back again
Ae fond Kiss
I only need a performance space of 5 meters by 5 meters, ideally outdoors, but can accommodate indoor performances too.
Full postal address and available parking and if the venue is ok with bagpipes played on site
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I've played on the Edinburgh Military Tattoo four times as well as other international tattoos as part of a band. As a soloist, the best gig to date was supporting D day veterans on a trip back to Normandy.
I love all the different events for different reasons, but birthday parties as a surprise can be quite special.
I have been playing the bagpipes for close to 40 years. When I was younger, I spent 5 years with the 1st Battalion the Black Watch and gained a huge amount of experience as a military piper, I use this experience to enhance the gigs I get booked for.
Pipers I served with have a huge influence on my piping today.
I have been full time for since 2019.
I typically arrive up to an hour prior to a booking (unless it's a surprise performance) to get familiar with the layout and tune up.
Different gig types require different performance times and I'm happy to discuss this in detail on a case by case basis.
Bagpipes work best outdoors so that is my preference, however, shorter performances can work indoors.
I'm happy to discuss music choices with clients, some music won't work on the limited range of the bagpipe, but I'm happy to play non-traditional pieces if they work musically.
I've been luck to receive fantastic feedback and the common theme is my flexibility in performances, communication and willingness to work with the clients to deliver a performance that suits their event.
Most of my clients are private customers.
I am the preferred piper for multiple Funeral directors in Cheshire, Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside
Peckorton Castle, Cheshire
Combermere Abbey, Shropshire
RAF Valley, Anglesey
RAF Shawbury, Shropshire
The Ashes Barn, Staffordshire
Tyn Dyr Hall, Llangollen
Plus various other wedding venues around the North West of England and Midlands.
I also regularly attend most of the crematoriums and major cemeteries throughout the North West of England, North Wales and the Midlands
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