Mybagpiper - Bagpiper - Edinburgh, Scotland

Mybagpiper

Bagpiper

(3 Reviews)5.0
Also Performs As: Wedding Musician, Other Instrumentalist
Country: United Kingdom
Based In: Edinburgh, Scotland
Performs: Worldwide
From: £180
MyBagpiper provides the Highest Quality Bagpiping services for Weddings, Funerals, and any other Special Events at sensible and reasonable prices. Guaranteed Availablity and able to travel Worldwide. Pipers can also “address the haggis” at Burns Suppers.
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Description

The main player is Full Time Bagpiper Kenneth McBride who has over 45 years of solo and Pipe band experience at the highest level playing at high profile events and competitions.
Having so much experience means that he has a number of equally competent and experienced players ready to step in as required so you are Guaranteed Availability for your event.
All the Pipers have Police or a Military background and are totally reliable to be punctual, dressed immaculately and play to the highest level. Book now to take advantage of the great prices on the Website.
MyBagpiper can supply any nu ...

Set-List

Traditional Scottish Tunes including slow airs, marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes and jigs - Highland Cathedral, Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave, Black Bear, Mhari’s Wedding, Caledonia, Flowers of the forest etc.
Grade 1 competition standard tunes,
Modern and contemporary tunes - Can you see the love tonight, The Rose, Braveheart, For the Love of a Princess,
500 miles etc.
Events - quick marches, hornpipes, reels and jigs etc.
Pibroch.
Can basically play any bagpipe music and any other tune or song that can be played on the bagpipes.
Special requests from clients are Welcome.
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Biography

My name is Kenneth McBride and I started playing the bagpipes at the young age of 5. I have over 45 years experience playing the bagpipes as both a soloist and in pipe bands at Grade 1 level. After completing 30 years police service I became a full time professional bagpiper and started Mybagpiper in order to promote and provide Top Quality piping at all types of events.
The bands I have been a member of include Monktonhall Colliery, Prestonpans Royal British Legion, Scottish Gas Caledonia, Lothian and Borders Police, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia and Pipers Trail. During my 23 years with L ...

Reviews     (3 Reviews)

Mybagpiper - Bagpiper - Edinburgh, Scotland Event Location: Marine Hotel, North Berwick Event Type: Wedding 4th August 2018
We would just like to thank you both for our wonderful day as Mr & Mrs Allan. We really have been so impressed with the organisation and professionalism before hand and during our wedding celebrations. Kenneth you were great! Amy & Ali
Reviewed by: Amy and Ali
Mybagpiper - Bagpiper - Edinburgh, Scotland Event Location: Carlowrie Castle, Dalmeny Event Type: Wedding 21st July 2018
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding. It was just brilliant to have you there and I loved walking to 500 miles. There were lots of wonderful comments about having a piper. I felt bad not being able to speak to you properly. Rebecca and James
Reviewed by: Rebecca and James
Mybagpiper - Bagpiper - Edinburgh, Scotland Event Location: Penicuik Event Type: Wedding 16th July 2017
Kenny was hired to Pipe at my wedding in Penicuik. He was very professional and provided an excellent service. Thanks again, will keep you in mind for any other special occasions!
Reviewed by: John Meikle

Experience

Over 45 years piping experience competing in solo and Pipe Band contests.
Have been member of Monktonhall Colliery, Prestonpans Royal British Legion, Scottish Gas Caledonia, Lothian and Borders Police Pipe Band, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia and Pipers Trail.
Throughout my 30 years service with Lothian and Borders Police I served a number of years as both Pipe Sergeant and Pipe Major of the band.
I have played at an innumerable number of weddings and high profile engagements including –
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh and Australia, The Pope’s Christmas concert in the ...

Previous Clients

Too numerous to mention them all but range from MacDonald Hotels, Cosco, Heroshow, Music Scotland International, Royal Highland Show, Royal Company of Archers, Jakarta St Andrews Society etc etc.

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Additional Information

Mybagpiper is Insured for Public Liability.
Enquire Now on my website, it might not be as expensive as you think to hire a Top Quality Piper.
Available to travel Worldwide.

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