Pipers Direct

James Campbell

Pipers Direct — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:16:16 +0000

Hi. I’mJames Campbell an ex Gordon Highlander piper. Now Pipe Major of the Glenduart Pipe Band I play rousing scottish music and dress in full highland dress. I have played in films and on TV.
Also alongside Sir Paul McCartney with the Balmoral Highlanders at the O2 Arena.

I have both No 1 & 2 Highland Dress.

George Taylor

Pipers Direct — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:35:03 +0000

George has been piping for 32 years and has competed on the solo circuit at the highest level being a regular competitor over the years at the world famous Argyllshire Cathering and Northern Meeting. He has reached the prize list in the Silver Medal Piobaireachd Contest as well as in the March, Strathspey & Reel contests.

As a boy he played with The Mackenzie Caledonian Pipe Band of Dundee attaining the Novice Juvenile World Championshop at Hazlehead Park in Aberdeen. Between 1996 and 2004, George played with the world famous Strathclyde Police Pipe Band attaining the Grade One British Pipe Band Championship as well as numerous other major contest placings. He has played at functions spanning the globe in Russia, Jakarta, USA, France, Norway, Switzerland.

George turned his attention to the wedding circuit in April 2006 and has played at many weddings, funerals and functions since then. He wears Number Two Highland Dress with a Cameron of Locheil tartan.

Tom MacArthur

Pipers Direct — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:38:50 +0000

I was taught from ages 8 – 13 by PM Henry McGuiness of Mid Argyll Pipe Band and I played with the senior band for a period until I was about 14.

I was then taught by Iain MacLeod (Who was taught partly by PM Donald MacLeod when he was in the Seaforth Highlanders) in Lochgilphead for the remainder of my teens. During this period I won about 50 – 60 medals in solo competitions which was my main focus and I left the band on the advice of my teacher to focus on the competitions. These were mainly in the Argyll area and niclude winning the senior local competition at the Argyllshire Gathering in Oban aged sixteen and also coming 2nd on 3 occasions in the Burgh Cup at Cowal. The other prizes were gained at various piping society and highland games competitions. I stopped competing in my late teens except for the Burgh Cup at Cowal mainly due to work commitments.

During this period I played against a number of todays top players such as Angus McColl, Stuart Liddell, Gordon Walker and Willie McCallum. I was rarely good enough to beat them but featured on a number of prize lists where they came out on top.

I also played in a local folk band from when I was 14 and that eventually stopped when I was in my late 20′s due to the death of the founder of the band and the relocation of others. We played numerous gigs around local venues often for charity and played for a number of years as the main act on Hogmanay at Crinan Hotel which entertains a lot of high paying guests.

Since this time I have mainly just done a few weddings, burns suppers etc each year but am looking to become more active again.

As I said I am happy to audition. There are a few video clips on my Facebook but these are not of great quality as they were taken on an i-phone during the surrounding noise at the bells! https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2858771198951 https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2348369599230 The second link should take you to one of me playing at a wedding at the club a few months ago.

Mike Turpie

Pipers Direct — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:31:30 +0000

Mike the Piper” provides a high quality affordable service and he will add Scottish spectacle and atmosphere to your event. He is highly experienced having played at weddings, civil partnerships, anniversaries, corporate events etc. He also has a wide range of Scottish tunes including stirring marches to lead the bride and groom and foot stomping reels to get the ceilidh going. He will also accomodate any special requests.

A choice of uniforms ranging from full dress with feather bonnet, hair sporran, plaid, kilt etc to the alternative of Glengarry, black jacket and kilt is also available. This will surely add that special Scottish sparkle to your event. Many highly satisfied customers prove he is at the top of his game.

Mike has experience with pipe bands as well as solo playing and is tutoring a junior band at present. Active in charity fundraising he also played the bagpipes on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square as part of the “One and Other” art project.

David Waterton-Anderson

Pipers Direct — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:59:46 +0000

Pipe Major David Waterton-Anderson KSG, is the UK’s only knighted
piper, highly skilled with a tutorage pedigree reaching back to the
famous MacCrimmons of Skye in the 17th century. A piper from the age of
seven in the traditional mould, he is a consummate professional with
extensive experience and a true sense of style and occasion. Personal
piper to the Duke of Hamilton from 1996 to 2010, he performs throughout
the UK and now serves as the official piper to the “Council of Scottish
Armigerous Clans & Families.” He is also ‘Baron Baillie’ and personal
piper to the Baron of Myrton.

John Campbell

Pipers Direct — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:40:03 +0000

John has played the Great Highland Bagpipes for 12 years, 5 years in a competing pipe band. The high points were two wins in Major Championships. He plays a varied selection of tunes across all idioms including well known tunes and can offer advice on suitability of music for all occasions. John will learn specific tunes time allowing.

In November 2008, John started to compete in the Competition League for Amateur Solo Pipers (CLASP) organised by the National Piping Centre in Glasgow. Within the next 12 months he came 1st overall in the St Andrews CLASP event and 1st equal at the World Amateur Solo Championships in his grade.

In London November 2011 as part of the CLASP and Scottish Piping Society of London competitions John came 1st in 4 of the 5 events in his grade attaining an overall 1st place.

John has a No 2 uniform with variations to shirt and sock colours, with funeral non Highland Dress alternative (when requested). His kilt is Campbell of Argyll (modern) reflecting his late father’s background. He also has evening wear for more formal or “top table” functions.

Iain Chisholm

Pipers Direct — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:19:42 +0000

Iain is from the Scottish Borders. He plays the Highland Pipes as well as the Lowland Border Pipes. He has several years of experience all over the country and abroad at different types of event. He plays in full Highland Dress and can offer a choice of Chisholm, Royal Stewart and Seaforth tartans.

In the past he was crowned Borders Young Musician of the Year 3 years in a row and has won competitions at several folk festivals. He recently led a march down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh for the “unjustifiably jailed” protesters.

Callum Fraser aka Spud The Piper

Pipers Direct — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:34:43 +0000

Callum is a full time professional bagpiper living in Aviemore in the central Scottish Highlands. He is available for weddings, funerals and corporate events. He wears full no 1 Highland Dress and travel is no object. His rates are competitive and he aims to please by playing your choice of tune where possible.

Karen MacLean

Pipers Direct — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:06:40 +0000

Female piper based in the Scottish Highlands. Karen plays traditional Scottish Music and attended the National Centre for Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton for 4 years. She has won several junior piping contests such as the South West Ross Piping Society Competition. Karen plays in Number 2 Highland Dress.

Michael Gordon

Pipers Direct — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:16:35 +0000

Based in Nottingham, Bagpiper Michael Gordon has over 40 years experience playing in pipe bands with the last 10 years in Grade One. Currently a guest piper with the premier Grade One ipe band in the USA – The LA Scots. Michael has played all over the world and has performed at countless weddings, funerals, Burns Suppers, Birthday Parties etc. He has also performed on TV, Radio and Film.