Spirit of Skye Piping | Bagpiper for hire in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Traditional Piper available for weddings, funerals and events.

Traditional Piper available for Weddings and Events in the Southwest of England

About Spirit of Skye Piping

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Keith is a soloist piper and full time professional musician specialising in the Great Highland Bagpipe, Border and Scottish Smallpipes. As a member of the Musicians Union, Spirit of Skye Piping is fully insured for public performance.

Events

Spirit of Skye Piping is available for Weddings, Funerals, Burns Suppers, Hogmanay, Parties, Gatherings, Ceremonial Events, any formal or informal engagement. The sound of the Highland Bagpipe will make your event exclusive and memorable.

Location

Based in Plymouth, areas covered are Devon and Cornwall including the whole of the South West Peninsular. Further reaches of the UK are also welcomed by special request.

Tunes

You are invited to select a tune, or a variety of tunes from the Spirit of Skye repertoire, or be advised on a choice if you are not sure. It is also possible to have a piece composed especially for someone, or for your event. Details on request. Piobaireachd (classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe) is also available to be performed on request.

Old Fashioned PiperNot Just Scottish?

Although commonly associated with Scotland, bagpipes as an instrument are not exclusively Scottish, thought to have been invented probably by shepherds 3000 years ago in the Middle East. Various forms of reed pipes with a continuous flow of air are known to have been played by minstrels in Britain since the Roman occupation and piping today is particularly strong in Ireland as well as all over the UK. It’s history and universal popularity allows pipe music to be played anywhere, and for any themed event, be it Scottish, Irish, Cornish or up to the Border Counties, most having their own exclusive tartans, tunes and traditions. For themed events, including presentation, dress code and tunes, please inquire.

Background

Keith was introduced to pipe music at the age of 13 as a member of a Gordon Military Cadet Pipe Band. Since becoming a multi instrumentalist over many decades Keith’s principal instrument today is the Great Highland Bagpipe. Spirit of Skye Piping was formed by Keith in 2014 as a response to requests for bagpipe accompaniment at a variety of events, also benefiting from 25 successful years of business experience in the South West.

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Keith has a degree in Education from the University of Exeter and is a qualified teacher. He is able to offer tuition in a variety of instruments from beginner upwards, including guitar, banjo, ukulele and percussion.

Payment

Payments can be made reliably in advance through BACS (Bankers Automated Clearing Services), also by cheque or cash. A full invoice is issued for each engagement.

Booking

Please book to discuss your requirements with Keith via email, phone or Facebook. See above. An informal pre arranged meeting is recommended to finalise schedules, tunes, types of dress, requests and presentation for your event.