Grant Milne
Highland Piper
Grant is a very skilled and talented piper who began playing at the age of nine in Maryburgh, Ross-shire, under the instruction of ex Queen's Own Highlanders piper Hugh Chisholm. His natural aptitude soon saw him in the Black Isle Junior Pipe Band under Andrew Ventars where he gained valuable experience before being invited at thirteen to join a senior band, the Dingwall Royal British Legion, which introduced him to the rigors competition piping.
Quick Guide:
- Very talented and versatile piper
- Vast repertoire
- Professional
- Uniform: No. 2 (cap, kilt, etc)
- Friendly and approachable
What style of music?:
Scottish traditional, popular and Celtic
What instruments does Grant play?:
Highland Pipes
Bellows-Pipes
Where is Grant based?
Highlands, Scotland
Where will he travel to?
throughout Scotland & UK
Guide to fees:
from £135
Similar:
George Taylor, Gordon McCready
Sponsorship opportunities led to Grant joining the newly formed Beauly Firth & Glens Pipe Band at the same time as he passed his HNC in traditional music which qualified him for the Scottish Music course at the RSAMD (Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Dance) in Glasgow.
Grant now plays in the 52nd Lowland Regt. Pipe Band under P/Maj. Gordon Walker. He is also finding himself in great demand for solo piping engagements including weddings, private parties and corporate events as well as playing in the ceilidh band Ceilidh Dana. With his fine piping and outgoing personality Grant can certainly look forward to a bright career in music.
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