Browse 65 bagpipers and Highland pipers in the United Kingdom for weddings, funerals and events. With 273 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from £100 with an average of £180.
These bagpipe players perform in full Highland dress and offer repertoires of traditional Scottish airs, Celtic tunes and popular pieces like Amazing Grace and Highland Cathedral. Pipers are commonly booked for wedding ceremonies, funeral services, Burns Night suppers and corporate events.
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Wedding Singers in United KingdomProfessional bagpipe players available for hire in the United Kingdom bring the powerful sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe to weddings, funerals and special events. These Celtic pipers typically perform in full Highland dress and carry repertoires spanning traditional Scottish airs, military marches and well-known tunes arranged for pipes. Most performers also offer Scottish small pipes as a quieter option for indoor ceremonies.
Weddings are the most popular booking, with pipers performing for guest arrivals, processionals and reception entrances. Funerals and memorial services are equally common, with pieces like Amazing Grace and Flowers of the Forest providing a moving tribute. Burns Night suppers, corporate events, St Patrick's Day celebrations and milestone birthdays also make regular bookings. Peak dates such as Burns Night and St Patrick's Day fill up early, so prompt enquiries are worthwhile.
Rates for bagpipers in the United Kingdom currently range from about £100 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to £280+ for extended engagements or multi-location events. The average booking cost is £180, with rates influenced by performance duration, travel distance and event complexity. Wedding packages covering multiple performance slots throughout the day will sit at the higher end, while a single-slot funeral or ceremony booking typically costs less.
The average price is £180 (GBP), with most priced from £100 to £280+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 99 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 November 2026.
Keith the Piper
"Keith was great and led our parade with overwhelming great feedback by all councillors and local organisations
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Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper
"We worked with Ed together and we truly loved the experience. We could not recommend him more!"
Piperraymie
"Piperraymie gave me and my new Hubble as promised the day we would never forget. From the start entertaining the guests, taking us up and down the aisle to the pipers toast he was just amazing. If you are thinking about a piper for your wedding, then don’t hesitate to contact Raymie 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟"
Cameron Edgar - Pipe Major
"We can't thank you enough, Cameron, for helping to make our event special! The surprise element was perfect, and our guests were delighted to see you arrive and watch you play - it all added to the atmosphere! It is so moving to listen to the bagpipes, so to be in the presence of Cameron playing live at our event was a real privilege."
Gordon the Bagpiper
"Thank you Gordon! Everyone commented on how wonderful it was to hear the bag pipes playing as they made their way towards the venue! Would highly recommend."
Bagpiper Jason Faulkner
"Jason playing for us at Clava Cairns was one the highlights of our splendid road trip with our classic cars through the Highlands. A moment of real emotions. Some of my participants thanked me for this moment again when leaving for home. We are all very grateful to you!"