Today, I fulfilled a personal request to pipe for the funeral service of a much loved Irish grandfather at Parc Gwyn Crematorium in Narberth, South West Wales. The tunes chosen by the family were Going Home, Minstrel Boy and Amazing Grace.
Pipes and Dhols!
Guys and Dhols!
A Highland Wedding in Herefordshire
I was honoured to fulfil a personal request to pipe for the wedding of Thomas and Caitlin and to return to the magnificent Hampton Court Castle at Hope Under Dinmore, Herefordshire. I played a selection of well-known Scottish tunes as the guests assembled before playing Skye Boat Song and Mairi's Wedding and Rowan Tree for the signing of the register. If you would like to add a highly authentic, professional piping experience to your special day, please get in touch today!
A new kilt!
A smart new kilt in Flower of Scotland tartan supplied by Campbells of Largs with matching hose by Lochcarron. This is the latest addition to my current selection of Modern Gordon, Ramsey Blue, Royal Stewart, Ramsey Blue Ancient and Highland Granite tartans.
A Scottish send-off at Canley Crematorium
Recently, I was personally requested to pipe for the funeral service of a much loved Scottish gentleman at Canley Crematorium in Coventry. The tunes chosen by the family were Flower of Scotland for the entrance music for the highly emotional service. The Dark Isle was also played as the mourners came out of the chapel into the garden of remembrance. At the request of the family, I wore Royal Stewart tartan.
Online chanter lessons. Why not learn to play the bagpipes?
Bagpipe lessons!
A fitting bagpipe farewell in Shropshire
Fulfilling a personal request to pipe for the funeral service of a much loved Scottish lady and medical professional at All Saints Church in Baschurch, Shropshire. By request of the family, the tunes requested for the service were Mist Covered Mountains, Flowers of the Forest and Sleep Dearie Sleep.
The sound of the Highlands, in rural Warwickshire!
At All Saints Church in Preston Bagot, Warwickshire recently, to pipe for the Scottish-themed wedding of Emily and Josh. As well as piping the assembled guests into the service, I then piped out the newlyweds with Bonnie Dundee and Steamboat. Then it was off to Claverdon Rugby Club to play more tunes and by special request, 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift which I was able to arrange for the pipes! If you are looking to add some bagpipes to your special day, please get in touch!
2025 Summer Weddings
It's been an incredibly busy summer so far, with weddings in Hereford, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, South Wales, The Cotswolds and I still have plenty more for the rest of the summer! I have a number of slots for winter 2025 so If you would like to add the sound of the pipes to your wedding or civil partnership, with various packages available to suit your needs, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a competitive quote today!
The Piper in the Shires!
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Are you looking to add some bagpipes to your special occasion? Available for all occasions in the fine counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean, The South West and South Wales! For a first class piping experience, please get in touch for a competitive quote today!
The sound of the pipes..
What does the sound of the bagpipes evoke for you? Is it a call to adventure, a connection to your heritage, or perhaps something entirely different?
Conquering Glastonbury Tor
Today, on St George's Day, I was invited to Glastonbury Tor to pipe for a surprise wedding proposal! It was one of the most challenging but memorable piping experiences I've ever had. Hopefully there will be some more photos and video of the occasion to come.
Roll out the red carpet!
It was great to return to Manor By The Lake in Cheltenham today for a magnificent Highland wedding this Saturday afternoon!