Bagpipers for Hire in Whitby

Browse 55 bagpipers and Highland pipers available in Whitby, England, United Kingdom for weddings, funerals and events. With 257 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5, prices start from £130 with an average of £180.

All 55 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Whitby. The nearest is based in Wetherby, 50 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 257 reviews of Bagpipers
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Carrying the music of the Highlands to every occasion

Genève

Canton of Geneva, Switzerland · 645 miles away

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Professional World Renowned Bagpipe Player Robert Watt Experienced in all Events

Innsbruck

Tyrol, Austria · 722 miles away

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Book from €300 (EUR)

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Ideal for anniversaries, corporate events, weddings and funerals

Stockholm

Sweden · 777 miles away

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

Stockholm

Sweden · 777 miles away

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Dudy, dudziarz, bagpiper, bagpipes

Warsaw

Mazovia, Poland · 902 miles away

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Scottish piper based in Italy

Florence

Tuscany, Italy · 911 miles away

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Scandinavian, slavic, medieval and celtic folk-rock band

Budapest

Hungary · 977 miles away

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Playing Highland Bagpipes for over 35 years.

Madrid

Spain · 983 miles away

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Bagpiper for hire for all occasions

Kyiv

Kyiv City, Ukraine · 1,328 miles away

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Book from €200 (EUR)

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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 · 2,087 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine, United States · 3,103 miles away

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Full time professional piper for all occasions, ensembles too!

Glastonbury

Connecticut, United States · 3,282 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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Scottish Piper in UAE

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · 3,465 miles away

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20+ years experience bagpiper

Elkins

West Virginia, United States · 3,691 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bagpipers in Whitby?

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Rates for bagpipers in Whitby currently range from about £130 for a short set of around 20-30 minutes to £320+ 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 99 enquiries for Bagpipers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 1 November 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
39% 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 18% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Bagpipers available in Whitby

5/5 from 257 reviews
Photo of Cameron Edgar - Pipe Major 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." Based in Wetherby, England (50 miles from Whitby) 5th November 2025 Hannah Johnston - 10th Anniversary Gathering Photo of PipingScot PipingScot "Good morning David I just wanted to thank you for playing at my daughter’s wedding. I cannot thank you enough for adding the finishing touch to the wedding ceremony, it so complemented the Scottish roots of the family. I had so many complimentary comments said to me about lovely you were and that you looked splendid not to mention how much everybody enjoyed the pipes. May I just say again a very big thank you from all the family." Based in Selby, England (52 miles from Whitby) Diane Taylor - Wedding Photo of Stevie Bagpipes Stevie Bagpipes "Stevie is a great guy and a wonderful piper. He was a fantastic addition to our wedding day and we are so glad that he was able to be with us. With clear communication and quick responses from first contact through to the day itself he was always very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his range of music was fab. The added bonus of the pipers toast after being piped into our wedding breakfast was very special and a lovely touch. We would absolutely recommend Stevie to anyone even considering having bagpipes at their event!" Based in Bedlington, England (59 miles from Whitby) Rory Maclagan - Wedding April 2023 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 (64 miles from Whitby) Josie - Funeral Photo of Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper Ed Arnold - Professional Scottish Bagpiper "We worked with Ed together and we truly loved the experience. We could not recommend him more!" Based in Sheffield, England (84 miles from Whitby) 4th October 2026 Pia&Pia Wedding Planner Greece - PIA PIA WEDDING PLANNING Ο Ε Photo of Andrew Brian - Highland Bagpiper Andrew Brian - Highland Bagpiper "Andy made our wedding anniversary celebration a very special day indeed. We were very moved hearing him play Highland Cathedral so beautifully as we had this at our wedding twenty two years ago. He communicated very well as soon as I made the booking and was very punctual. He looked incredibly smart and dapper and he played the bagpipe absolutely beautifully. It was just perfect. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to find another excuse to book him again." Based in Warrington, England (110 miles from Whitby) Joanne - Anniversary

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring bagpipers is £180, with prices ranging from £130 to £320+. 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.

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