Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Edinburgh

Find authentic Celtic entertainment in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom with 113 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around £100, averaging £300, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 313 client reviews.

Of the 113 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Edinburgh. The other 109 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Bathgate, Cupar and Lanark.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 313 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment

Based near Edinburgh

Bagpipe player for all events

Edinburgh

Scotland

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Four piece fiddle-led 'Rock Ceilidh' band suitable for weddings

Bathgate

Scotland · 18 miles away

(2)

Book from £550 (GBP)

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Rich Gordon is a saxophonist, bagpiper and guitarist available for all events

Cupar

Scotland · 26 miles away

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Solo singer/ performer of Celtic music, original,country, 60s to 90s pop/rock.

Lanark

Scotland · 30 miles away

(20)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Edinburgh

Based more than 30 miles from Edinburgh, nearest first

Solo vocal/guitar playing Scottish folk and pop and huge repertoire of standards

Stirling

Scotland · 31 miles away

(1)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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We have two bands -traditional ceilidh band and French Cafe Band

Stirling

Scotland · 31 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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HIgh energy fiddle-based ceilidh band guaranteed to get people dancing!

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(25)

Book from £510 (GBP)

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We love to ceilidh, and we'd love to help you with yours.

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(71)

Book from £610 (GBP)

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Versatile and classy - Jazz, Musical Theatre, Opera and more...

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(4)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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A self confessed ‘music geek’ and crowd pleaser

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(8)

Book from £1050 (GBP)

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High quality Ceilidh Band with songs and a caller perfect for any event!

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Highly experienced Accordionist and ceilidh band

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

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Three or four piece fun clowny pipers and street entertainers, music old and new

Paisley

Scotland · 49 miles away

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Young experienced bagpiper from based in Aberdeenshire

Finzean

Scotland · 77 miles away

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A contemporary approach to the traditional Scottish ceilidh

Aberdeen

Scotland · 92 miles away

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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One man, full-band sound! Live Scottish ceilidh music, and expert dance calling.

Aberdeen

Scotland · 92 miles away

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Book from £595 (GBP)

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Professional Bagpiper for all occasions

Inverness

Scotland · 112 miles away

(18)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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2 to 6 piece Folk Rock Band

Ballymena

Northern Ireland · 142 miles away

(2)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Edinburgh currently range from about £100 to £750+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of £300 reflects the specialized nature of Celtic music and the skill required to master traditional instruments. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 203 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
28% of enquiries, with private events next at 19%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
31% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
58% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 88% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment available in Edinburgh

5/5 from 313 reviews
Photo of Rock Ceilidh Band Rock Ceilidh Band "Thank you . It was such a great night and the dancing was great. I loved that we opened the doors at the end ( for the amount of dancers that got up for the Strip the Willow). I think we might need a bigger venue next year it was such a success. The band was fabulous, I'll be keeping you in mind for other gigs." Based in Bathgate, Scotland (18 miles from Edinburgh) M Abbott - Ceilidh Photo of Bob Ferguson Songwriter Bob Ferguson Songwriter "We all had an amazing night, all the sailors loved your performance and it really made a massive difference to the night, it really brightened up the spirits of everyone and made it a night to remember, extremely worth it and a very fair price. Keep in touch bob." Based in Lanark, Scotland (30 miles from Edinburgh) 21st October 2026 Daniel Kokocinski - HMS Glasgow Pickle Night Photo of Ted Christopher Ted Christopher "Brilliant night’s entertainment. Ted knows how to play to the crowd and can vary his sets based on who’s there and the crowds response." Based in Stirling, Scotland (31 miles from Edinburgh) Bruce Miller - Party night. Photo of Point Five Ceilidh Band Point Five Ceilidh Band "A really great night, Point 5 were so accommodating, fun and professional. Also really great communication before the ceilidh, together meant my daughter had a party to remember." Based in Glasgow, Scotland (42 miles from Edinburgh) 22nd September 2026 Joe Hallwood - 21st Birthday Ceilidh Photo of The Brogues Ceilidh Band The Brogues Ceilidh Band "A massive 'Thankyou' for last night's ceilidh! Everyone I have spoken to really enjoyed the evening and I thought the atmosphere in the hall was very energetic!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland (42 miles from Edinburgh) 25th March 2026 Sarah Hyde - event organiser, January 2026 - Fundraiser/Burns' Night ceilidh - Edmonstone Hall Photo of DJ Greg DJ Greg "We hired Dj Greg for our wedding earlier this month and he absolutely made our night. Greg barely stopped for a minute, he played incredible tunes all night matching the tone perfectly. He also called a couple of excellent ceilidh dances professionally and patiently. He has an infectious enthusiasm for his job, is so easy to work with and had every single one of our guests up on the dance floor till 1am. I cannot thank you enough G. If you are in need of a DJ, look no further, DJ G-Greg is absolutely your man!!!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland (42 miles from Edinburgh) 24th February 2026 McClennan - Private wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is £300, with rates from £100 to £750+. Pricing depends on the number of musicians, set length and the style of music. Irish and Scottish entertainment includes options such as ceilidh bands, traditional folk groups, pipers and Celtic solo artists, with ensemble size being the biggest factor in cost.

The Celtic acts on Gig Heaven include ceilidh bands, bagpipers, Irish folk bands, Scottish country dance bands, Celtic harpists, fiddle players and traditional music ensembles. Many acts offer both music and dance calling for group dances.

Typical bookings for Irish / Scottish entertainment include weddings, Burns Night suppers, St Patrick's Day events, ceilidhs, barn dances, corporate team-building events and cultural celebrations. Celtic music creates a warm, communal atmosphere and often involves audience participation through dancing.

Many Celtic acts include a caller who guides guests through traditional Irish or Scottish dances. No prior experience is needed, as the caller explains each dance before the music starts. This is one of the most popular interactive entertainment options for weddings and corporate events.

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