Bagpipers for Hire in Glasgow

Browse 55 bagpipers and Highland pipers in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom for weddings, funerals and events. With 224 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from £100 with an average of £180.

Of the 55 suppliers listed here, 5 are based within 30 miles of Glasgow. The other 50 are willing to travel there.

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Ideal for anniversaries, corporate events, weddings and funerals

Stockholm

Sweden · 856 miles away

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Multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments of his own making. North Spain

Stockholm

Sweden · 856 miles away

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Professional World Renowned Bagpipe Player Robert Watt Experienced in all Events

Innsbruck

Tyrol, Austria · 894 miles away

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Dudy, dudziarz, bagpiper, bagpipes

Warsaw

Mazovia, Poland · 1,049 miles away

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Playing Highland Bagpipes for over 35 years.

Madrid

Spain · 1,068 miles away

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Scottish piper based in Italy

Florence

Tuscany, Italy · 1,079 miles away

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Scandinavian, slavic, medieval and celtic folk-rock band

Budapest

Hungary · 1,145 miles away

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Bagpiper available for events mainland Spain, Portugal and Balearic Islands

Marbella

Andalusia, Spain · 1,337 miles away

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Bagpiper for hire for all occasions

Kyiv

Kyiv City, Ukraine · 1,471 miles away

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Scottish bagpiper with full highland dress available for events.

Gran Canaria

Canary Islands, Spain

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Bagpipe player

Paphos

Pafos, Cyprus · 2,258 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine, United States · 2,941 miles away

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Full time professional piper for all occasions, ensembles too!

Glastonbury

Connecticut, United States · 3,119 miles away

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20+ years experience bagpiper

Elkins

West Virginia, United States · 3,527 miles away

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Scottish Piper in UAE

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 3,625 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bagpipers in Glasgow?

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Rates for bagpipers in Glasgow 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. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 100 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
38% of enquiries, with private events next at 23%
How early people enquire
About five weeks
47% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 19% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Bagpipers based near Glasgow

5/5 from 14 reviews
Photo of Piperraymie 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 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟" Based in Glasgow, Scotland 21st May 2026 Angela - Wedding. Photo of Professional piper Professional piper "would highly recommend iainthepiper had him come play happy birthday and flower of scotland for my mums birthday and he was amazing and what a lovely man he is thanks again iain and i will see u again at my wedding one day" Based in Glasgow, Scotland Kirsty mc - Birthday Photo of Arkleston Piping Arkleston Piping "Kat Hubbard recommends Arkleston Piping. September 28, 2023 · We had arranged with arkleston piping to pipe for our wedding last week, George was amazing he kept in contact with myself let me know any information that i needed to know, everything was straight forward!. The music was everything i imagined it would be so talented. Would definitely use again for a future occasion 😁." Based in Renfrew, Scotland (5 miles from Glasgow) Kat Hubbard Photo of Tom The Piper Tom The Piper "Thanks so much Tom for your great playing for our big day! Nice tunes and very professionally done! (10 / 10) Helen & Michael" Based in Port Glasgow, Scotland (17 miles from Glasgow) Helen & Michael - Wedding Photo of Mybagpiper Mybagpiper "We just wanted to message and say thank you so much for playing on the day. The tunes sounded brilliant and we were so pleased with how it all turned out. Thanks as well for being so professional and adding that extra special element to our big day. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year! Mr and Mrs Brown" Based in Prestonpans, Scotland (50 miles from Glasgow) Sioned Fox - Wedding - Winters Barn, Canterbury. 31/12/2019 Photo of Colin Sutherland Colin Sutherland "Colin came on time, played flower of Scotland, Skye boat song, for the scattering of my husbands ashes on what would have been his 80th birthday. It was so touching to hear Colin play, on such a sad occasion, he is so easy to get on with, I could not thank him enough" Based in Morpeth, England (111 miles from Glasgow) Josie - Funeral

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring bagpipers is £180, with prices ranging from £100 to £280+. Rates vary depending on the length of the performance, travel distance and whether the booking includes ceremonial piping, background music or both. Many pipers also offer options such as traditional Highland dress or specific tune requests.

Many clients book bagpipers for weddings, Burns Night celebrations, funerals, corporate events, graduation ceremonies and sporting occasions. A piper can provide a dramatic entrance for the bride, pipe in the haggis at a Burns supper or add a sense of ceremony to formal events.

Most bagpipers perform for 30 minutes to one hour, though this varies depending on the event. Bagpiping is physically demanding, so sets are typically shorter than those of other musicians. Many pipers can perform at several points during an event rather than in one continuous set.

Most bagpipers are happy to perform both indoors and outdoors. However, bagpipes are naturally very loud, so indoor performances may be more suitable in larger spaces such as halls, marquees or churches. It is worth discussing the venue with the piper to ensure the volume is appropriate for the setting.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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