Ian has performed as a solo piper for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and played at top music venues, including the Royal Albert Hall.
Ian has played the pipes for over 35 years and performs at the highest level. He has performed worldwide and has played in some of the greatest pipe bands in the world, including the famous Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band from Edinburgh. He has also played in rock bands at various music events and festivals. He currently tours with the Balmoral Highlanders.
As solo piper Ian has performed for royalty and numerous celebrities, stars and dignitaries, at many iconic music venues, including Wembley Stadium, the Astoria, the Hippodrome, and the Hard Rock Café, to name a few.
Performances over the years have included TV shows, films, concerts and festivals for clients including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and many more.
If you are looking for a solo piper, highland dancers, or a whole pipe band to make any occasion that extra special, please contact lan with your enquiry.
• Birthdays
• Weddings
• Funerals
• Parties
• Dinners
• Shows
• Concerts
• Broadcasts
• Recordings
• Bagpipe lessons
Based in West London
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
All Bagpipe tunes traditional and new.
Slow Airs:
Flower of Scotland
Amazing Grace
Highland Cathedral
Flowers of the Forest
Sky boat Song
Dark Island
My Home
Gaelic aire
4/4 Marches:
Scotland the Brave
Marie's wedding
Barron Rocks of Aden
Rowan Tree
Wings
Highland laddie
Black bear
3/4 Marches :
Green Hills of Tyrol
When the Battle's O'er
Battle of Waterloo
Castle Dangerous
6/8 Marches:
Bonnie Dundee
The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre
Hot Punch
Angus McKinnon
Cock of the North
Glendaruel Highlanders
Farewell to the Creeks
Leaving Port Askaig
Atholl Highlanders
Jigs, Hornpipes, Strathspeys, Reels, Polkers, Dances
And many more ....
Setup time 20 minutes ideally but I can be ready to go immediately if required.
Performance times tailored to suit event.
Yes
I am happy to play client requests including alternative bagpipe tunes and arrangements.
Beaumont Hotel Mayfair
Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors
Edinburgh Castle
Shri Guru Ravidass Temple
Queen Elizabeth II Cruise ship
Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Twickenham Rugby Stadium
Wembley Stadium
Royal Albert Hall
Astoria
Hippodrome
Hammersmith Palais
Grosvenor Hotel
Hilton Hotel
Sheraton Hotel
Beaumont Hotel
Bracken House
Accountants Hall
Plaisterers Hall
Chelsea Town Hall
Richmond Town Hall
Hard Rock Cafe
Boisdale Restaurants
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