Browse professional Bagpipers available for hire in Greater Manchester. All pipers listed below are fully verified and available for weddings, funerals, Burns Night, corporate events and more.
Always impecably turned out this bagpiper is available in a variety of uniforms including No1 Full Highland Dress, Bonny Prince Charlie and black Argyle in Modern Elliott, Red Robertson and ancient st…
Based in: oldham, Lancashire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 6 miles
A Pipe major with years of experience.
In full dress can turn out either in MacKenzie Tartan or Royal Stewart or in number 2 day costume.
Available for funerals, weddings, birthdays, corporate e…
Based in: Macclesfield, Cheshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 17 miles
I began piping at the age of 9. After a few years I was accepted into the pipes and drums of the world famous Black Watch. I spent 5 years with this band and this is where I learnt more about bagpipes…
Based in: Warrington, Cheshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 17 miles
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, he brings t…
Based in: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 26 miles
A professional Scottish Bagpiper for hire. I grew up in Glasgow and started learning the pipes at 11 years old. Then moved to the north of England in my early 20s. I have 30 years continuous experienc…
Based in: Preston, Lancashire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 27 miles
He has appeared on TV and radio, performed with orchestras, and taken part in international music and dance festivals, as well as pipe band competitions across Britain, America, Canada and Europe.
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Based in: Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 28 miles
A very experienced piper in the West Yorkshire Area and in 2010 and 2011 won the under 18 English Solo Piping Contest.
He wears the full highland wear and is available for all occasions from Weddin…
Based in: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 28 miles
This Piper has been a Loan Piper at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and is a qualified pipe major.
Has been a piping instructor at Edinburgh Castle and has been on many tours of the world both as a s…
Based in: Preston, Lancashire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 28 miles
Highly experienced piper in the Highland tradition. Began playing pipes at the age of seven and has played all around the world over several decades. Competent competition piper and composer who also …
Based in: Cawood, Selby,, North Yorkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 53 miles
Highly experienced Grade 1 piper in the Scottish Highland tradition. Having played the bagpipes for over 45 years and have played for countless functions throughout the country and abroad, enabling me…
Based in: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 57 miles
Weddings
Make your day truly special by adding the music of the bagpipe. Having a piper will certainly make your wedding day impressive and memorable either by leading the bride down the aisle, esc…
Based in: Swadlingcote, Derbyshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 57 miles
Will always play a repertoire to match the occasion
Originally from the inner Hebridean islands on the west coast of Scotland. Will be dressed in full ceremonial dress if required.
Can also work as…
Based in: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 62 miles
Available for Weddings, Anniversaries, Christenings, Birthdays, Ceilidhs, Parties and Corporate Events throughout the Lincolnshire, Humberside, Yorkshire, and the North of England
He takes a person…
Based in: Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 64 miles
We perform at anything from the smallest private events to the largest public functions. From weddings to carnivals. From "surprise" parties to televised international sporting events. We are regularl…
Based in: Solihull, West Midlands
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 82 miles
This piper was taught by Jack Crighton in Edinburgh. He was Pipe Major of his school band and played with the World Champion Juvenile band - Knightswood Juveniles.
Since then , he has played indivi…
Based in: Leominster, Herefordshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 89 miles
Past clients include the British Tourist Authority, Radio Luxembourg and the German TV channel ZDF. More recently, he has played as a guest with several British military bands, André Rieu,and accompa…
Based in: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 92 miles
This professional piper can provide the ultimate in traditional or modern piping for your event.
Weddings and corporate functions, Burns night and suppers, Xmas and New year celebrations.
Type 1…
Based in: Stratford upon avon, Warwickshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 92 miles
Available for weddings, corporate functions, funerals, sail aways etc.
Very professional Piper many years of experience in Piping for many different ocassions.
Always very well presented and com…
Based in: Winchester, Hampshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 99 miles
Over 7 feet tall with feather bonnet to stand out in the crowd. A choice of six tartans suitable for the occasion. Tutored at Edinburgh Castle Army School of Piping and Champion Soloist with one of th…
Based in: Washington, Tyne and Wear
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 102 miles
This piper's music is the perfect way to celebrate a wedding, commemorate a life at a funeral, or add that touch of tradition to a Burns Night supper. You can count on them to set the right mood with …
Based in: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 110 miles
He takes pride in his music, and will go out of his way to make your special day even more magical and atmospheric. Whether it be playing as guests arrive/emerge or playing smallpipes during the signi…
Based in: Morpeth, Northumberland
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 120 miles
Originally from Glasgow, where he earned Piping Certificates from The College of Piping; he is now based in Oxford where he plays regularly with his Local Pipe Band at various events in and around Ox…
Based in: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 125 miles
This piper has competed at the highest level in Pipe Bands whilst a teenager before switching to solo piping.
They have also played with rock and Scottish Tribal bands, most recently in Clandonia.
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Based in: Newton Stewart, Dumfries Galloway
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 133 miles
He has played throughout the UK and many overseas events, both as a solo Piper and within various Full Military style marching bands and can tailor the day/evening to your specific requirements inclu…
Based in: Swindon, Wiltshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 134 miles
This Piper has played throughout the United Kingdom and many Overseas Events including for Royalty, Ministerial, Senior Military Staff, Celebrities, Corporate Events and has appeared on stage producti…
Based in: Covingham, Wiltshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 134 miles
This piper has played the bagpipes for over thirty years, and with a wealth of experience gained as a piper with the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment), he offers a unique service…
Based in: Longstanton, Cambridgeshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 136 miles
Over 30 years piping experience. Currently piping with the Scots Guards association at major events such as Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade and the Berlin Tattoo and at major competitions.…
Based in: Llandaff, Cardiff
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 144 miles
A highly professional and experienced solo piper and harpist covering Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, London, Hertfordshire.
I completely understand that your function is important to you …
Based in: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 146 miles
Through being professional, reliable and friendly, I have built a solid relationship and reputation amongst the top wedding venues and suppliers throughout Scottish Borders
Each wedding is differen…
Based in: Walkerburn, Scottish Borders
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 151 miles
The only wedding piper covering Glasgow and south Scotland to be nominated for the VOWS awards in the music and entertainment category.
Over 25 years experience.
He can also play the Scottish Sm…
Based in: Maybole, South Ayrshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 162 miles
If you would like to add a Scottish element to your celebration, making your day/night special and distinct to any other, take a look through his website and do not hesitate to make contact. He is bas…
Based in: Wanstead , Greater London
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 163 miles
To make your special day extra special I can
Pipe guests as they arrive
Pipe Father and Bride into ceremony
Pipe Father and Bride down Aisle
Play the Small Pipes during the Signing of the Register…
Based in: Penicuik, Mid Lothian
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 167 miles
Based in North Lanarkshire, Ex Pipe Major of a Grade 3 competition Pipe Band, available for all jobs, weddings, funerals, christenings, birthdays, anniversaries, burns nights, New Years Eve, corporate…
Based in: Law, North Lanarkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 168 miles
I have a warm and genuine enthusiasm for each wedding, and through being professional, reliable and friendly I have built up a great reputation within the wedding business and come highly recommended …
Based in: Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 168 miles
Experienced bagpiper who will do his utmost to make the day special for all. Taking in the event, what is needed, they who pay the piper names the tune. Open to discussions of what would make the day …
Based in: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 175 miles
Multi award winning wedding and funeral piper with 38 years experience. Covering other events such as burn suppers. Christenings birthdays master of ceremonies and other occasions. Covering uk and in…
Based in: Barrhead, East Renfrewshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 182 miles
Pipe Major of the Royal Burgh of Inverkeithing pipe band. I have over 20 years experience at competition level including grade 1. I have also competed and was successful on the solo circuit.
I hav…
Based in: Inverkeithing, Fife
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 183 miles
This piper understands that you will have enough to do on the day. That’s why he offers you a Personal Piping Service with detailed planning so that his part of the proceedings goes off without a h…
Based in: Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 183 miles
Lone Piper to play at your specific event. I have 27 years of experience after being taught by a Grade 1 teacher. I have also attended the College of Piping in 2012 to increase my Piping skills. I am …
Based in: Hampshire, Hampshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 184 miles
Veteran of well over two hundred weddings throughout Scotland having previously competed solo and with a Grade One pipe band attaining the British Championships.
Very professional Piper with many y…
Based in: Renfrew, Renfrewshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 186 miles
I have been playing bagpipes for 17 years and been playing professionally at many events worldwide for the last 10 years. I have built up a solid reputation in my local area as the go to piper. I have…
Based in: Dunfermline , Fife
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 187 miles
Well versed piper with vast repertoir.
Has played at high level in solo contests and grade 1 pipe bands.
Experienced on film, television and stage at events such as The Royal Variety Show, The Vatic…
Based in: Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 192 miles
Available for an array of bookings from small parties,weddings to corporate events and more.
I've over 15 years worth of play time and been a part of 3 pipe bands including The Royal Burgh Of Stir…
Based in: Glasgow, clackmannanshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 192 miles
Professional ex army bagpiper with over 40 years playing experience.
A number of package options to suit most budgets
A number of uniform and tartan options you can choose for me to wear.
Ove…
Based in: Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 194 miles
This piper is pipemajor of hampshire caladonian pipe band , his first professional job was when he was 14 for the royal navy and has done many weddings, mess dinners , funerals and birthdays. He has a…
Based in: portsmouth, Hampshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 196 miles
Full highland regalia 7ft 6inches in his busby probably the tallest piper in UK and fingers that have won him amateur world championship in Glasgow.
Whether it be a party or a wedding, has a fanta…
Based in: Ryde, Isle of Wight
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 197 miles
This Piper started playing the Scottish Highland Bagpipes at the tender age of 12 and has been playing for almost 30 years. During this time he has received many accolades and has won many competition…
Based in: Taunton, Somerset
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 199 miles
Established by Barry, a Scottish bagpiper with over 20 years experience. Early in 2010 Barry decided to join together his recent University degree with his passion for piping. Barry has been fortunate…
Based in: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 258 miles
This piper has had a long and successful piping career spanning over 40 years, first learning to play the pipes at the age of ten. Becoming Pipe Major of both the City Of Bradford Pipe Band and subse…
Based in: Alford, Aberdeenshire
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 259 miles
He was a regular prizewinner on the junior solo scene whilst under the tuition of Gold Medal winner Donald McPhee. He then went on to receive further instruction from PM Roddy MacLeod MBE at the Natio…
Based in: Bishopton, Glasgow
Approx. Distance from Greater Manchester centre: 265 miles
Yes — all pipers listed on this page travel to and across Greater Manchester.
Yes — bagpipers regularly perform at weddings, funerals, Burns Night and private events in Greater Manchester.
Pipers in Greater Manchester cover weddings, funerals, Burns Night, corporate events, birthday surprises and private functions.
It’s best to book early, especially for weekends and busy seasons such as summer weddings and Burns Night.
Yes — most pipers can tailor their tune selection, uniform and performance style to suit your event.