Scottish Wedding Pipers'
Background
If you’re looking for a premier Scottish piper, look no further than Scottish Wedding Pipers. We can meet your needs, whether you want a single
piper or a pipe band. Piping Services who run Scottish Wedding Pipers are based in Glasgow and have been established since 1997. If you are
located in England, Ireland, Europe or overseas, it's possible for us to provide entertainment for you as well.
Recently, we've piped at weddings and major events in Poland, France, Austria and Spain as well as in the USA.
Enlisting a piper to play the Highland bagpipes can make any event even more special. Our pipers are both professional and versatile. They can
play either solo, in duets or quartets or as a full pipe band. All have been expertly trained and carefully selected - so your
wedding or special event is guaranteed to be remembered for all the right reasons.
We primarily specialise in providing quality pipers for weddings. However, we also are regularly hired for birthdays, private functions,
funerals, anniversaries, corporate events or any other special occasion that needs the 'lilting lift' that only bagpipe music can bring.
Our network is managed by Andy Melvin and Iain Melvin. Both are Pipe Majors and members of the Williamwood Pipe Band in Glasgow, which
supports two bands.
Every one of our musicians is hand picked by Andy or Iain - so you get the very best in piping entertainment. All of our musicians have
proved themselves as Grade 1 bandsmen or as top professional solo pipers. Besides winning high accolades in the piping world, our
Scottish pipers are also experienced at performing at many venues and events like the World Pipe Band Championships - as well as being
regulars on radio and TV.
Due to our recruitment process, we offer you only the most disciplined, professional pipers. All of our pipers appear in one of two piper's
uniforms, depending on your requirements and preferences. The No. 1 as we call it, is full ceremonial dress, consisting of a kilt, horse hair
sporran, a tunic, spats and diced hose, a full plaid with Cairngorm brooch and a feather bonnet. A piper is truly a spectacular sight that will
turn heads wherever he appears when in full ceremonial dress. The No. 2 uniform is a little less formal and more modern. It consists of a kilt, a
shirt and tie, an Argyll jacket, a sporran and ghillie brogues. The choice of pipers uniform is a personal one and we'll leave the choice to
you.
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When you hire Scottish Wedding Pipers, you can rest assured that you won’t be dealing with 'middle men' - we are all trained pipers.
Unless you select your Scottish pipers carerfully, there is every possibility that you could end up with an inferior musician. Watch
out for bargain basement pipers – many are poor musicians and poorly dressed. Our advice to you is don’t look around for the least expensive
bagpiper. Unless of course you want to end up with an amateur who shows up wearing a kilt, T-shirt and a pair of
trainers! Remember that poor musicians will reflect poorly on your event and can damage the reputation of those hosting it. Be
sure and check the background of your piper, or better still, try to hear them playing at a local event or listen to the tracks they've
recorded.
With years of experience behind them, our pipers are well rehearsed with a large repertoire. They are flexible and skilled, and receive
regular compliments on their professionalism and musical abilities. If you'd like to hear us play 'live' before you book or speak to previous
clients who have booked us - we can arrange this for you.
Our reputation is built on providing a top class service at a reasonable fee. If your scheduled piper is ill for any reason on the day of your
event, (it does happen very occasionally), you don’t want to have to worry that your event is ruined. Scottish Wedding Pipers always have a
team of great pipers who are 'on call' to assist in such instances. Rest assured that your event will continue as planned - without a
single beat being missed!
Creating the perfect atmosphere and ensuring that great piping music is delivered on the day is our ultimate goal. Amongst quality
pipers, personal presentation is as important as great playing and we guarantee that you'll receive both from Scottish Wedding Pipers.
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