Bagpipers for hire in London

Hire a Bagpiper in London

London may be a long way from the Scottish Highlands, but the city has a healthy selection of professional pipers who perform regularly at weddings, funerals, corporate functions and Burns Night events across the capital. Many are experienced at working in central London's hotels, members' clubs and historic ceremony venues.

Wedding pipers in London

A bagpiper outside the church or ceremony venue is one of the most striking ways to mark the start of a wedding day. In London, pipers are commonly booked to play as guests arrive, as the couple emerge after the ceremony, and to pipe the wedding party through to the reception. For outdoor ceremonies in London's parks and garden venues, the sound of the pipes carries beautifully. If you are planning a Scottish-themed wedding with a ceilidh in the evening, a ceilidh band in London pairs naturally with a piper earlier in the day.

Funerals and memorial services

Bagpipes are a traditional and deeply moving choice for funerals in London. The piper typically plays a lament such as Amazing Grace or Flowers of the Forest as mourners gather or as the cortege arrives. Many London-based pipers are experienced at performing at the city's churches, crematoria and memorial venues, and several are available at short notice if you are arranging a funeral within a few days.

Burns Night and corporate events

London hosts a large number of Burns Night suppers each January, from intimate restaurant dinners to large-scale corporate events. A piper is essential for the traditional format, playing guests in and accompanying the address to the haggis. Beyond Burns Night, bagpipers are also popular at corporate conferences, product launches with a Scottish theme, and formal dinners in the City. For venues within the Congestion Charge zone, check with your piper whether this fee is included in their price or charged separately.

Pricing in London

Bagpipers in London currently range from £95 to £786, with an average of £229. A standard booking covers around 30 minutes of performance. Travel costs within London vary, so hiring a piper based near your venue will help keep the total fee down.