Andrew Brian Highland bagpiper Full time, professional Highland bagpiper to hire throughout the UK.

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Description Price
Wedding only£280
Funeral service (Church or cremation)£140
Funeral and burial (Church service then burial)£160
Dinner night/military mess functions£180
Any jobs outside of a 50 mile radius may be subject to travel and expenses. Prices quoted are not subject to time constraints within reason. I can accept payment via cheque, cash, bank transfer and paypal

About / Biography

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 extensive experience at these type of events and play at close to 300 different engagements annually. I'm confident I can plan and deliver a tailored performance to suit your celebration.

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

Reviews (28)

There are currently 28 user ratings for Andrew Brian Highland bagpiper

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Warrington, Cheshire

Will travel up to 200 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 200 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

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

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

No technical requirements are needed. however, depending on the performance requirements, a changing/tuning room may be required. If I am required to play with other instruments, then rehearsal time may also be required.

If I am required to play for long periods over a few hours and particulary in warm weather, soft drinks/water would be much appreciated.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

N/A


What information do you require about a venue?

Information such as local parking if none on site or local land marks if the venue is difficult to find.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Performed as part of the 1st Battalion the Black Watch at the Hand over of Hong Kong ceremony in 1997


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

There are many famous pipers and pipers from my time in the military that I draw inspiration from.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I am a former military piper and have played all over the world. I have been a full time piper for 4 years now


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I enjoy each event I play at for different reasons.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I don't typically require much in the way of timing or space.

Usually, 10 to 15 minutes is sufficient to prepare the instrument for most performances, I would typically aim to be on site a minimum of 30 minutes prior to my performance.

Where required to play for the arrival of guests or as "background" music, I will play short sets of up to 10 minutes with regular breaks. Obviously, due to the nature of the instrument, this will allow me and the guests to have a break from the noise and stresses of the instrument.

Please note, the volume of the instrument can't be adjusted so any performance won't really be "background" music!


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, bagpipes are best suited to outdoor performances but can work indoors too.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes, I enjoy working with clients to build a performance that suits them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous clients commonly comment on the fact that they are able to tailor the performance to their needs


How long do you play for

My quotes are based on performance type rather than restricted to hourly or number if sets rates.

Recent Clients

Andrew Brian Highland bagpiper has performed for these clients:

A selection of some recent regular clients I have performed for,

Knox and sons funeral directors

JT Byrne funeral directors

The Band of the Yorkshire Regiment

The Berlin Tattoo

The Malta Tattoo

Crewe Train Staion

Co-op Funerals

Savoy Hotel, Blackpool

The Aden Veterans association

The Weaverham Sea Scouts

The Royal Air Force National Service association

The Queens Hotel Chester

Venues

Andrew Brian Highland bagpiper has performed at these venues:

Peckforton Castle, Cheshire

Coventry Cathedral

Combermere Abbey, Shropshire

Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Lancaster Castle, Lancashire

Hawkstone Hall, Shropshire

Convocation House, Oxford

Mottram Hall, Cheshire

Burghley House, Stamford

Cowley Manor, Cheltenham

Coombe Abbey, Coventry

Basing House, Basingstoke

Cholmondley Castle, Cheshire

Sledmere House, Yorkshire

Cardigan Castle. Wales

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