I play full size Scottish Highland bagpipes which were made for me in 1964 by Pipe Major Donald McLeod, who at that time was employed by Grainger & Campbell at their shop in Glasgow. I wear full Highland dress and can offer the choice of the following tartans: Ancient Red Mackintosh (muted colours), Royal Stewart (red) and Gordon (green) kilt and full plaid, rifle green high collared doublet, white horsehair sporran with black tails, Glengarry bonnet with blackcock feather, diced hose and buckled shoes. Contingent on weather conditions, during the summer months I frequently wear a white doublet with any of the above tartans. This dress is very traditional and is based on the uniform of all Scottish Military Pipe Bands. 

Having a full repertoire of traditional Highland piping melodies, I can recommend suitable pipe music to accompany any event.

Bagpipes are used frequently to add a special significance to various occasions. They can be as unobtrusive or as much in the foreground as you would like.

WEDDINGS

Depending on your requirements, the piper can perform several functions at weddings such as:

• Piping bride, groom and guests from the ceremony;
  
  
• Piping arrival of bride, groom and guests at reception venue;
  
  
• Piping top table guests in to dinner; and
  
  
• Piping bridal couple to their place of honour. (A bride often elects to have the cake cutting ceremony at this point, prior to joining guests at the top table.
  
  
• Traditionally, a Highland Piper will toast the bride and groom with a dram of whisky before piping himself from the room.

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Having a piper present at a party for a particular person or couple can be a wonderful surprise and can lend an added sense of importance to the occasion.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

The music of bagpipes can provide a moving, unobtrusive and personal tribute at a ceremony or service.


For any event, you are guaranteed the personal services of a professional and experienced Highland piper.