Alba Bagpipes Professional Scottish Entertainment

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Description Price
(Bonnie Welcome) - Pipe for 40 minutes to greet your guests & Pipe to welcome the Bride or Groom£200
(Wee Dram Package) - Everything from Arrival Package + Pipe Bride down the aisle, Pipe during signing of register, pipe back up the aisle, 20 minutes after ceremony & pipe for confetti shot.£240
(Highland Fling Package) - Everything from the Wee Dram Package + Pipe guests on arrival to 2nd venue, Pipe intermittently during drinks reception, Pipe in top table, Pipe couple to top table & Recite the Pipers Toast£300
(Shindig Package) - Pipe guests as they arrive to evening reception - Pipe couple into evening reception & Pipe the grand march£200
(Full Scottish) - Everything from Highland Fling & Shindig Package£435
A suitable fuel charge will be applied to any booking that is +25 miles from Bucksburn, Aberdeen. Outstanding balances are required to be paid no later than 14 days prior to your wedding date. Alba Bagpipes hold the right to cancel any booking if payment is not received in full prior to your wedding. Customers must give at least 28 days notice of a wedding cancellation otherwise any balance due must be paid in full. Most performers for Alba Bagpipes compete with Pipe Bands at competitions which is governed by the RSPBA who set the competition dates. If your wedding falls on or likely to fall on a competition date, Alba Bagpipes will provide this information as soon as possible. If for any reason Alba Bagpipes cannot proceed with your booking due to the RSPBA organising a competition on the same day as your wedding and we do not have availability, Alba Bagpipes will attempt to recommend an alternative piper and will provide a full refund.

About / Biography

Alba Bagpipes is a multi award winning professional Scottish entertainment company based in the North East of Scotland, with strong connections across the entire country. We specialise in traditional Scottish music for every occasion and have particular expertise in delivering high quality entertainment for corporate events and bespoke travel trade programmes, as well as weddings, funerals, Burns Suppers, birthday celebrations, St Andrew’s Day events and Hogmanay. Whatever the setting, we create a truly memorable atmosphere with the unmistakable sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe.

With the largest team of professional pipers, side drummers and tenor drummers in the region, Alba Bagpipes brings together some of the finest musicians in the world. Our performers are champions at the highest level, holding World, European, UK, British and Scottish titles. Members of our team perform with internationally recognised groups such as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, TEXO Deeside Caledonia Pipe Band, Buchan Peterson Pipe Band and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo Pipes & Drums, and have appeared at prestigious events including the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and alongside André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra.

We are the principal supplier in the North East for authentic Scottish cultural experiences tailored to visiting groups and corporate clients. Our programmes include Highland Games participation, piping and Highland dancing demonstrations, and engaging hands on activities. Each experience is carefully designed to meet the needs of corporate event planners, Luxury FIT itineraries and DMC partners, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional standards throughout.

Alongside our pipers, we offer professional Highland dancers and experienced guitarists and singers to enhance any event. For those seeking something truly dynamic, our Ultimate Scottish Party Collaboration, Pipe Voltage, combines a full party set from the multi award winning Glitz Band with a 45 minute Electro Highland Spectacular, delivered by world champion pipers and dancers, blending tradition with a modern edge. Through our extensive network of local pipe bands, we can also arrange full pipe band performances for events of any scale.

Having provided entertainment for royalty, international guests, professional athletes and former political leaders, Alba Bagpipes has earned its reputation as the premier choice for Scottish entertainment in the North East. When you book with us, you can expect professionalism, authenticity and an unforgettable experience tailored precisely to your event.​​

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Performing with the world famous vocalist Andre Rieu in Cluj (Romania), Aberdeen (Scotland) & Maastricht (Holland)

Best venue by far was the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle whilst performing at the 2017 & 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The late Gordon Duncan
I have too many greatest songs to choose from


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started learning the pipes aged 7 years on and when I began playing my pipes aged 8, I was out and about with my band and family piping at pubs, supermarkets, competitions and the odd friends or family weddings.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Me and all my pipers love piping at weddings but nothing brings us more happiness than standing in the middle of our local football team Aberdeen FC playing our pipes for thousands of Dons fans.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We always arrive 1 hour ahead of the planned ceremony time. This allows us to speak with staff, sort our uniform and tune our bagpipes ahead of playing for guest arrival.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We pipe 99% of the time outside in the rain and on some occasions, thunder & lighting..


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients can certainly request specific music they wish to hear or not hear and we will endeavour to learn a tune if prior notice is given.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers have said we have made the day extra special and we have been outstanding & professional.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Features:

100% acoustic (no power)

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