What To Expect When You Book a Wedding Bagpiper

What To Expect When You Book a Wedding Bagpiper

Posted by on Jul 31, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

  Here are a few thoughts from the viewpoint of a wedding bagpiper who regularly pipes at weddings When the booking is made From the moment a booking is made, I will regularly check the details of the client’s requirements, the venue(s) location, travel time from home to the venue, time between venues if more than...

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Bagpipers’ Uniform

Bagpipers’ Uniform

Posted by on Mar 24, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments

Here’s a quick note about the main types of bagpiper uniforms No. 1 pipers uniform Very formal and military looking comprising feather bonnet (although sometimes a Glengarry cap is used instead), plaid, crossbelt, tunic, waistbelt, kilt, long hair sporran, brogues with spats. No 2. pipers uniform Less formal and A LOT...

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Burns Suppers

Burns Suppers

Posted by on Nov 2, 2010 in Blog | 2 comments

Tradition of the bagpipes and haggis for Robert Burns celebrations Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for over 200 years and celebrates the country’s best loved bard, Robert Burns. He immortalised the haggis in verse with his address to the haggis and this tradition, continues to today. It’s a much...

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