Weddings and Events
A highly accomplished solo player with over a decade of experience of playing at private and corporate events, Rachel is certain to provide the perfect music to accompany your special occasion. Request particular tunes or stick with the 'piper's choice' to tailor the music to your event. See below for a list of commonly requested tunes.
For more details on hiring Rachel for you wedding, see here.
Add some traditional flair to your wedding, party, Burns supper or other special event with the sound of the pipes.
As well as the great highland bagpipes, Rachel also plays the much quieter Scottish smallpipes. These beautiful bellows-blown pipes can provide a mellow and ethereal atmosphere in a variety of settings, and are particularly suited to providing background music with a Scottish flavour. Similarly, Rachel also can also perform on the low whistle, which has a gentle, flute-like sound and can perform a repertoire of traditional Scottish/Irish music as well as classical and pop covers. If you would like to book Rachel to play the smallpipes or whistles in venues where they would require amplification, she can also provide her own PA equipment.
Rachel is also available to hire for funerals and her repertoire includes a selection of traditional funeral marches and airs (see list below). 50% of the fee charged for funerals will be donated to Alzheimers Scotland.
For highland bagpipe bookings, Rachel wears a "No. 2" uniform in the ancient Gordon tartan (dark green and blue kilt, shirt and tie, waistcoat and, weather dependent, Argyll jacket), as shown in the photo in the above. If you would prefer the "No. 1" uniform, which includes tunic, plaid and feather hat, this can be worn for an additional fee.
Additional Services
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Booking Rachel for a tourist or corporate event? Click here to find out more about adding a 'Bagpipe Give it a Go' or 'Q&A with the piper' session to give your guests a unique experience to remember.
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If you would like to add even more volume to your event (!), you can also ask us about booking a high quality duo or trio of pipers, piper and drummer, or mini pipe band!
[Rachel] is an excellent player whose pipes are always immaculate and a joy to hear
Weddings
The drama of the pipes can add a special touch to many elements of your big day, and all wedding bookings will be tailored to your wishes. Rachel is frequently asked to play for any combination of the following points during the course of the wedding day;
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Arrival of the guests to the ceremony
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Arrival of the bride, groom and/or wedding party
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Aisle music
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During the signing of the register- for a beautiful accompaniment to this portion of your ceremony, you can also request the much quieter Scottish smallpipes or whistles (see above).
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The happy couple's egress
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Guests and wedding party's departure from the ceremony
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Guests and/or wedding party's arrival at the reception
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Calling or welcoming guests to dinner
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Piping the happy couple to the top table
Wedding prices begin at £140, but will vary dependent on travel cost, playing time, and waiting time. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Frequently Requested Tunes
Marches
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The Green Hills of Tyrol
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Scotland the Brave
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Rowan Tree
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Bonnie Dundee
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Bonnie Gallowa'
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Highland Wedding
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Mairi's Wedding
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The Black Bear
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A Man's a Man
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Auld Lang Syne
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Heilan Laddie
Hornpipes, Jigs and Reels
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The Atholl Highlanders
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Crossing the Minch
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The Sailor's Hornpipe
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The High Drive
Airs and Slow Marches
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Amazing Grace
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Highland Cathedral
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The Mist Covered Mountains
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The Dark Island
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Flooers o' the Forest
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The Skye Boat Song
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Flower of Scotland
For Something Completely Different...
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Many pop songs! If it can be played on pipes, Rachel can make it happen!
Have another pipe tune in mind for your event? Just let us know on booking!