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Ed Arnold is a professional bagpiper with over 30 years of experience performing at high-profile events across the UK and Europe. Known for his powerful sound, impeccable presentation, and versatility, Ed brings the rich traditions of Scottish and Irish piping to life at weddings, funerals, corporate events, Burns Suppers, parties, and more.

Based in Sheffield and available nationwide, Ed offers a range of performance styles tailored to suit any occasion — from stirring Highland marches to evocative Irish airs. He performs in both traditional Scottish and Irish dress, with a repertoire that spans centuries of Celtic music.

Highlights of Ed’s career include:



Appearing on ITV’s The Dales and The Lakes

Performing at Sir Alex Ferguson’s 80th birthday celebration

Winning the All England Pipe Band Championships with Manchester Phoenix in 2016 & 2018

Performing internationally in Germany, Spain, Croatia, and Slovenia

Serving over 8 years as official bagpipe tutor at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate

Touring with the Celtic rock band Gaelforce

For indoor venues or modern productions, Ed also offers professional electric bagpipes — perfect for controlled sound levels without compromising on atmosphere.

Whether leading a grand procession or adding a haunting solo to a private ceremony, Ed delivers with skill, sensitivity, and flair.

With a reputation for reliability, musical excellence, and crowd-pleasing performances, Ed Arnold is the first choice for clients seeking an acomplished bagpiper with a Celtic soul.
Equipment:
Setup Times:
30 mins
Area Required:
changing room
Sets and
Times :
as required by the client
Tech Requirements:
About: He has been piping for over 20 years and has performed at 100's of public and private events such as weddings, birthday parties, Burn's Suppers, Hogmanay, Corporate Functions, military dinners , school events and funerals, etc.
Rates
Depends on the event, time required and travel.
Services: Piper
Options: Available solo, duo or with the celtic rock band Gaelforce.
Genres:
Uniforms: Royal Stewart, Black Stewart, Irish Diaspora, Irish Saffron.

Full Military No.1 Dress (Black Stewart), Formal Daywear (No.2 Dress) or Irish attire.
Past Clients: Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds. Loch Fyne Restaurant, Sheffield. The White Hart Lincoln. The Holiday Inn, Harrogate. Etc etc etc etc
Experience: Weddings, Funerals, Hogamanys, Burns Suppers, Military Dinners, Schools and Colleges.
Based in: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Add a touch of Scotland to your special event with the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipes. He can also perform on bellow blown Scottish Small Pipes for events where pipe music is required indoors but the full set of pipes may be too loud. Full PLI insurance

Playlists etc:

Reviews:

"Thank you so much for everything on Saturday. You were absolutely amazing. I'm sorry I didn't get chance to talk to you with my toddler being a little rascal and upset . You are so very talented and everybody said how fantastic you are "
Kelly Turner

" I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful pipe music today at Mums funeral, it was a very touching tribute to her Scottish heritage and to head in front of the car as she left the church was very moving. Everyone commented on how lovely it all was."
Lorraine Emmerson

"Thank you Ed for making our day extra special. Everything was perfect x "
Sarah Green

"We were privileged to have Ed play his bagpipes at my 99 year old father’s scattering of ashes on top of Mossley Cross. Ed’s rendition of Oh Danny Boy and Amazing Grace echoed through the winds as my dad was released to his childhood home. It could not have been a more perfect day. I coordinated with Ed via Facebook messaging from the US and he was very professional and quick to respond, so easy to work with. Finding Ed was an absolute gift and we are very grateful to him, his kindness and his beautiful talent. Filand family, Gig Harbor, Wa. USA"
Eliza Buckley Filand

"Ed played at our wedding yesterday and we couldn’t recommend enough, he was absolutely fantastic!"
Laura Latham

"Ed played at my Dads funeral on Wednesday and he was absolutely fantastic!! Thank you so so much! You really helped giving my dad the send off he probably wanted. If anyone I know wants a bagpiper for an occasion I will most definitely be recommending you! Thanks again! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻"
Kayla Jayne West

"Hello, thank you so much for your music today at mums funeral, it was really good and just right for the occasion. Everyone commented on how touching the music was at the end of the burial service, it made the day very special for us with mum being Scottish. Thanks again "
Wendy Taylor

"Hi, the piper did brilliant.please pass on my thanks"
Danny

Areas Covered: Derbyshire - Chinley, Alfreton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Bamford, Belper, Bradwell, Buxton, Calver, Castle Donington, Castleton, Chesterfield, Church Gresley, Clowne, Cotmanhay, Derby, Dronfield, Duffield, Glossop, Hartington, Hathersage, Hayfield, Ilkeston, Matlock, Melbourne, Ripley, Shardlow, Shirebrook, Spondon, Stony Middleton, Swadlincote, Tansley, Tibshelf, Ticknall, West Hallam, Whitwell, Wirksworth, Youlgrave, , East Yorkshire - Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, Goole, Cottingham, Hessle, Driffield, Elloughton Cum Brough, Anlaby, Hornsea, Pocklington, Willerby, Woodmansey, Hedon, Molescroft, Market Weighton, Withernsea, Kirk Ella, Howden, North Yorkshire - Ampleforth, Arkendale, Askrigg, Askwith, Austwick, Bagby, Bedale, Bentham, Bewerley, Blubberhouses, Bolton Abbey, Booze, Boroughbridge, Brompton-by-Sawdon, Burneston, Burnsall, Burton in Lonsdale, Burton Leonard, Carlton, Catterick, Cayton, Church Fenton, Clapham, Cloughton, Commondale, Coxwold, Crakehall, Croft-on-Tees, Danby, Drax, Easingwold, East Cowton, Ebberston, Egton Bridge, Embsay, Escrick, Farndale, Filey, Flaxton, Fylingthorpe, Gargrave, Gayle, Giggleswick, Gillamoor, Gilling East, Glaisdale, Goathland, Grantley, Grassington, Great Ayton, Green Hammerton, Grosmont, Harrogate, Harwood Dale, Hawes, Helmsley, Helperby, Hemingbrough, Hillam, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Hunmanby, Husthwaite, Hutton-le-Hole, Ingleby Barwick, Ingleton, Kettlewell, Kildwick, Killerby, Killinghall, Kilnsey, Kirby Hill, Kirk Smeaton, Kirkby Malzeard, Kirkby Overblow, Kirkbymoorside, Knaresborough, Lastingham, Leavening, Leeming Bar, Levisham, Leyburn, Low Row, Malham, Malton, Masham, Menwith Hill, Mickleby, Middleham, Monk Fryston, Nawton, North Cowton, Northallerton, Osmotherley, Oswaldkirk, Pannal, Pateley Bridge, Pickering, Ravenscar, Reeth, Riccall, Richmond, Ripley, Ripon, Robin Hoods Bay, Rosedale Abbey, Rylstone, Sandsend, Scarborough, Scorton, Seamer, Sedbusk, Selby, Settle, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Simonstone, Sinnington, Skipton, Skipton-on-Swale, Sleights, Slingsby, South Milford, Staithes, Stape, Starbeck, Staxton, Stillington, Stokesley, Studley Roger, Sutton-in-Craven, Sutton-Whitestonecliffe, Tadcaster, Terrington, Thirsk, Thixendale, Thorganby, Thornton Le Dale, Thwaite, Tockwith, Topcliffe, Ulleskelf, Wass, West Burton, West Scrafton, Whitby, Wistow, Wombleton, York, Bridlington, , Nottinghamshire - Arnold, Attenborough, Basford, Beeston, Bestwood Park, Bingham, Bulwell, Bramcote, Calverton, Carlton, Chilwell, Eastwood, Edwinstowe, Farndon, Giltbrook, Gotham, Hucknall, Hyson Green, Kimberley, Kirkby in Ashfield, Linby, Long Eaton, Lowdham, Mansfield, Newark-on-Trent, Nottingham, Papplewick, Radcliffe on Trent, Ravenshead, Retford, Ruddington, Sandiacre, Sherwood, Southwell, St Anns, Stapleford, Sutton in Ashfield, Sutton on Trent, Tollerton, Toton, Warsop, West Bridgford, Woodborough, Worksop, , South Yorkshire - Armthorpe, Askern, Barnsley, Bawtry, Blaxton, Bradfield, Brierley, Cawthorne, Conisbrough, Dinnington, Doncaster, Dore, Goldthorpe, Grimethorpe, Hoyland, Mexborough, Penistone, Rotherham, Sheffield, Swinton, Thurnscoe, Wath Upon Dearne, Wentworth, Wombwell,