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Professional Bagpipers For Hire

Hire a Scottish or Irish bagpiper for any event in the UK or overseas.

Since 2007, Scottish Pipers For Hire has been dedicated to providing top-quality bagpipers for events throughout the UK.

Founded by Ed Arnold, a well known bagpiper with over 35 years of experience performing across the UK and Europe, our pipers bring a blend of tradition, professionalism, and exceptional musical skill to every occasion.

Each piper upholds our commitment to excellence, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

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Adam Herriman

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Adam is a professional bagpiper based in Bideford, North Devon. He has been playing the bagpipe since the age of 8 and has excelled through the piping grades competing with some of the top bands in the UK. Read more...
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Bagpiper in South Wales John Campbell

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Bagpiper in South Wales & Adjacent Counties – John Campbell. Bringing the unique sound of the Great Highland Bagpipes to any occasion across South Wales & Adjacent Counties. John is a Bagpiper guaranteed to add musical excitement to any event with the combination of Traditional Read more...
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Colin Sutherland

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One of England’s finest bagpipers, Colin plays a wide repertoire of tunes including his own compositions, and is available for special occasions. Colin is a previous winner of the solo open competitions at both Rothbury Music Festival and Morpeth Gathering. He also regularly turns out Read more...
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Craig McIntosh

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Craig has had a long and successful piping career spanning over 40 years, first learning to play the pipes at the age of ten. Since then, piping has taken him all over North America, Europe and the UK both on tours competing and for a Read more...
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Dave Harper

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My name is Dave Harper and I have been playing the bagpipes for more than 45 years. I can offer my professional, expert bagpiping services across Norfolk, Norwich and the East Anglia for a wide range of events such as weddings, funerals, corporate events, birthdays Read more...
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Ed Arnold

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Based in South Yorkshire, Ed has been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years and has performed at 1000’s of events in the UK and worldwide. Read more...
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Gary Kernaghan

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Gary Kernaghan is an excellent bagpiper based in Peterborough. He has performed and competed with many of England’s top bands including Grampian Corby Pipe Band, Luton, Nottingham Police Pipe, Beeston Pipe Band  and RAF Waddington. Read more...
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George Taylor

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Experienced solo bagpiper for numerous events such as weddings, funerals, corporate events, birthdays etc. After an active solo and pipe band competitive career at Grade One, George turned his attention to gigging in 2006 and has played at thousands of events since. Specialising in high Read more...
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Jim Hall

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My name is Jim Hall. After playing the pipes for over 30 years on every continent, I consider myself an experienced piper. Originally from Alloa, Central Scotland, I joined the Army at sixteen years of age, receiving instruction at the Army School of Bagpipe Music Read more...
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John Ash

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A former Pipe Sergeant of a local pipe band, I have been playing solo events for the last 20 years all over the UK and abroad. Read more...
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John McShane

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Over 40 years of piping experience. Currently a member of the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band. Previously a member on University of Bedfordshire Pipe Band and the Welsh Piping Society. John has many high profile clients including the Welsh Rugby Union, Cardiff Blues, Cardiff Devils Read more...
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Lorcan Drysdale

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Lorcan Drysdale started playing the Scottish Highland Bagpipes at the tender age of 12 and has been playing for almost 30 years. During this time Lorcan has received many accolades and has won many competitions both as a soloist and Pipe Band member. Read more...
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Mark Haynes

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Whatever you’re celebrating, birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, leaving do’s, the sight of a Highland Piper in full dress is a great way to mark that special moment. I could play as your guests arrive or pipe the guests of honour to the cake cutting or Read more...
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Michael Gordon

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Michael is a highly experienced ‘Grade 1’ bagpiper providing a professional service playing the Scottish Highland Bagpipes. Michael is available for an array of traditional occasions such as weddings, funerals, birthday parties, Burns Nights and New Year’s Eve celebrations etc. Read more...
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Phil McConnell

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Phil has been playing the Highland bagpipes for over 45 years. As a member of the Royal Artillery pipe band in Liverpool, he has played the bagpipes on Horse Guards Parade in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen. Read more...
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Pipe Major Billy James

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Award winning bagpiper to the Duchy of Rutland. Available for hire for weddings, funerals, formal dinners and other events. Read more...
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Professional Bagpiper Cliff Hall

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Cliff Hall is an experienced bagpiper and available to perform at your special event. Whether it’s a wedding, a private party, a funeral or a Burn’s Night Supper, Cliff will arrive in good time, he will certainly look the part and most importantly play the Read more...
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Roy Sloane

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Having played the bagpipes for some thirty years, and with a wealth of experience gained from my time as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), I offer a unique service that will make your special occasion truly memorable. Read more...
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Shane Bowden

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Shane is a Traditional Highland Bagpiper in the Surrey area, available for hire for a range of events, including Weddings, Funerals, Burns’ Night, Birthdays and other celebrations and events. Read more...
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Steph Ward

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Steph is a keen piper who has been playing since 2015. She specialises in military tunes and traditional tunes for occasions such as Burns Night, Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) weddings and funerals but is more than happy to play at any event, large or small! Read more...
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Stephen Plumb

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Irish / Uilleann Bagpipers and Scottish Bagpipers
Stephen is a professional competition standard bagpiper with over 40 years experience competing and performing with bands as well as performing at weddings, parties, funerals , Burns Suppers, Hogmanay and many other public / private events. Read more...
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Stuart Fung

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Solo piping service is available for business events, weddings, funerals, birthday parties, Burn’s Suppers, St. Andrew’s Day, and Hogmanay. I used to perform in Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok, Vietnam, the Philippines, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Canada. Read more...
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Tim Healy

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Tim is based in Plymouth, Devon and has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe since the age of 15 when he joined the City of Plymouth Pipe Band. He has played at many military and civilian events with band and he also performed at many Read more...
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Vlad The Piper

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My name is Vlad and I am a bagpiper for hire based on the Isle of Man. I am piping on weddings, birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, funerals, Burns supper nights, engagement parties, corporate parties, Hogmanay parties, Christmas and New Year Eve parties. Read more...

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Weddings

Bagpipes bring a unique, memorable touch to weddings, adding tradition and grandeur. From the bride’s entrance to the couple’s exit, their powerful sound creates an unforgettable atmosphere for any celebration.

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Funerals

Bagpipes lend a powerful, heartfelt presence to funerals, honoring loved ones with tradition and dignity. Their solemn, soulful sound offers comfort and a fitting tribute, creating a memorable farewell.

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Other Occasions

Bagpipes add a vibrant, ceremonial touch to any occasion, from Burns Nights and birthdays to anniversaries, corporate events, and community gatherings. Their distinctive sound enhances celebrations with tradition, excitement, and a memorable atmosphere, making any event truly special.

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