Scottish Bagpipers throughout the UK and Scotland
Scottish Pipers for Weddings, Corporate Events, Burns Nights, Remembrance Services and Tourism
You can really make an impression and set the scene with a Scottish Piper for your special occasion. Organising an event is a challenge at the best of times. So we make it easy to arrange your Scottish bagpiper, pipe band or highland dancers. All our pipers are reliable, experienced and many are award winning, competition pipers.
Arkleston Piping is the easiest way to book a Scottish Piper anywhere in the UK
Arkleston Piping offers a simple way to book from a vast network of pipers in Glagow, Edinburgh and the whole of Scotland, the UK, Ireland and Europe.
We qualify our musicians to ensure you get the best musicianship for your event. Plus we have access to pipebands, drummers and highland dancers. So we can find you exactly what you need, the closest to your event and save you money!
Help and Advice on Hand ... Anytime!
Not sure what to choose or what music will suit your event, then just give us a call. We're happy to help and as we're bagpipers ourselves, you can call upon our wealth of expertise and experience to fine tune your event to make it as perfect as possible!
Reassurance and Peace of Mind
You can be assured you'll get what you ask for and we're here to help, should something go wrong on the day. We'll support you when you need it, so you have piece of mind and can enjoy your day without worry.
Uniforms
Uniforms tend to be of 2 varieties. What we call No. 1 Uniform and No. 2 Uniform. Musicians with No. 2 Uniform are much more available than No. 1 Uniform although if you'd like a specific type for your event, just ask us.
A brief guide on Scottish bagpipers uniforms:
No. 2 Uniform
These are the most readily available throughout Scotland and the UK. This uniform is formal yet gives the piper more movement than the full uniform. It's also the uniform more pipe bands are adopting these days.
The uniform consists of:
- Glengarry bonnet
- Shirt, Waistcoat, Jacket & Tie
- Kilt
- Sporran
- Hose
- Brogues
No. 1 Bagpiper Uniform
This is the much more formal uniform and what we often refer to as 'full dress uniform'.
The uniform consists of:
- Feather Bonnet
- Tunic
- Plaid, Crossbelt & Brooch
- Kilt
- Sporran
- Hose
- Brogues
Call us on 07931 355 164 or enquiries@arklestonpiping.co.uk to arrange music for your event.
Whatever your event, we can help you. For more information, take a look at pipers for:
We've put together a collection of piping music samples from our to help you with your music choices for your event.
Have a listen to traditional and well known pipe music. Don't worry if the piece you want isn't listed. All our pipers are accomplished musicians and have hundreds of tunes available in their repertoire. Just ask us if you'd like something special.
Want something more than just a lone piper, something more impressive?
Arkleston Piping can help you find just the right entertainment such as:
- Pipe Bands
- Highland Dancers
- Irish Dancers
- Drummers
- Pipe Based Folk Bands
- More Scottish Musicians
All Bookings Confirmed in Writing
We provide a Booking Agreement for every booking which confirms the details of your event and the requirements for your musician. So there's no misunderstandings.
All our bagpiper bookings are made via MuseNexus who are the only Musicians Network in the UK. Plus, you can call Arkleston Piping at any time to check your booking details.
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