I was taught the bagpipes as a child and have been playing for over 25 years. I have played and competed with various pipe bands and now compete with Manchester Phoenix Pipe Band. I teach the bagpipes privately and I'm also employed by the M.O.D to teach the bagpipes at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate to junior soldiers. I have appeared on the ITV Series 'The Dales' as well as 'The Lakes' playing at weddings featured on the programs. I have performed at 1000's of weddings, funerals, parties, and other events and have countless positive testimonials from very happy clients. I am booked every New Years Eve to play at Thorpe Park Hotel in Leeds, as well as Napoleon's Casino in Sheffield. I also receive repeat Burns Night bookings from Loch Fyne in Sheffield. I have a very good relationship with a number of funeral directors in Sheffield, Barnsley, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, all of whom use me as their first port of call whenever they have a client that needs a bagpiper.
I cover Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Bolton, Harrogate, Bradford, York, Doncaster, Wakefield, Hull, Derby, Nottingham, and Lincoln, etc.
Ed was booked as a surprise for my husband on our wedding day and he did not disappoint! . He was also very accommodating at coming to play at 2 venues due to the pandemic when restrictions meant less numbers in church. Nothing was too much for him. He came and played me into church and also and during the signing of the register. He also played at our wedding blessing and he was exceptional ! there was not dry eye in the house . We can highly recommend Ed as one of the best thank you Michelle and Scott Lowman
Ed Arnold is a gentleman. So obliging, confident and of a happy disposition.
I would thoroughly recommend him.
Thank you Ed.
Oh my goodness!! What a fitting tribute to my Dad. Ed walked the cars into the crematorium. It was very moving and so special. Ed is a wonderful player and I will definitely be recommending him to all. Thankyou.
Ed did an amazing job for my Father's 70th. Took requests and played beautifully. Highly recommend 👌
Ed was in contact all through to the event. He made our mums funeral that little bit easier. He was amazing and I would highly recommend! Amazing. Thankyou so much
Fantastic Ed was lovely he arrived on time although the weather was awful he still managed to play outside. Would definitely book him again
Friendly, efficient, easy to deal with, on time and a cracking bagpipe player. Excellent!
We would recommend Ed what a memorable afternoon, Ed arrived on time and was very pleasant. There was no rushing to finish and he was happy to do take requests. Brilliant afternoon at the carehome . Pat
Yes Ed was on time played the pipes beautifully totally amazing.
A big thank you to Ed Arnold.
Social distance 80th birthday surprise for my Dad. Ed was fab. Communication was brilliant with him calling to discuss beforehand. He played a variety of music and also took requests. Most definitely a 5* performance.
My Dad, family and even some passers by thoroughly enjoyed it. A couple in a car turned up, saying they heard the bagpipes and just had to find them- the lady was Scottish and she was so emotional.
Ed did a great job under difficult COVID 19 circumstances. Worth every penny to see the enjoyment on my Dads face. Thank you x
Ed was brilliant. He played the bagpipes during lockdown outside my mums house for her 100th birthday.
Brilliant ..amazing made the day for all my dad was in tears with happiness... thank you to ed ... superb 100% we will use again
Ed was brilliant and all the street enjoyed his beautiful music. I am going to book Ed again for myself when my son is in a better looking health.
Ed Arnold was perfect, he playing brilliantly and arrived early. Just perfect
Excellent performance at the funeral and he was amazing!
and such a lovely man! The funeral was made very special with Ed's performance, it was magical, and the music was outstanding.
Brilliant piper. Very good communication when choosing funeral music.
Amazing! Ed's choice of music was just perfect. Made our MDs retirement so special. Highly recommend. Thank you Ed
Perfectly happy with Ed's performance. All went to plan. Would contact him again without a problem.
Is 5 the top mark? Then Ed was a 5. Punctual, kind and with charm and charisma. He played outside for my mother's 93rd and a small crowd gathered, it was a hot summer evening and he made the atmosphere so happy and upbeat with his skilled playing and interpersonal skills.
Also very reasonable in price. He took the time to speak personally to my mother and ask her to choose a tune to play. Can't recommend Ed highly enough.
Ed was amazing, arrived in good time, very attentive , fulfilled everything I asked of him, amazing value for money, Ed made me feel at ease and not once made me feel rushed , I can only thank him so much for his great talent , he is a wonderful person, easy to talk to and made me feel relaxed on such a sad day for me,
I highly recommend Ed , and can assure anyone who would book Ed, they will not be disappointed,
many many thanks for a wonderful day
chrisstine
"Ed was fantastic, made my husbands 50th Birthday really special.
Perfect, many thanks!"
"If I could have given 10 it would be 11. Absolutely amazing! I have written to thank him for the wonderful performance for my Husband and Family. Such a smart, professional guy with a lovely way about him. Everyone enjoyed it and it was the talking point of the get together.
Kind regards.
Mary Osborne"
Ed played as a surprise for Hilary at our wedding. She was thrilled to bits and loved to hear Ed as did all our guests. Ed walked us from the Wedding to the venue and has made our wedding even more memorable. It was great -thank you. Brian (Derby)
We was so very pleased with Ed and it really made my mums day. Thank you very much to Ed for making it a brilliant night.
Ed played. At my dads funeral and I must say he was outstanding if I need a bagpiper again I would not hesitate only hopefully it won't be such a sad occasion
Thankyou Ed Arnold for playing at my mums funeral yesterday.My 90 yr old Dad was so delighted by you being there and the rest of my family and friends all commented about how professional you were and that my mum would of been so delighted by you being there.I can’t Thankyou enough and would highly recommend you to everyone.You made an old man very happy at loosing my mum to whom he was married to for 68 very happy years.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to Ed for adding that special touch to our wedding day. It wouldn't of been the same without him, he played amazingly! And we will definitely hire him again for other occasions. Thanks again Ed. Mr and Mrs Martin x
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ed for piping at Scotts funeral yesterday. What was a day of sadness for family and friends Ed made very special and saw Scott off in the most fitting way. I would not hesitate to use Ed again and highly recommend his services
"Ed, today you did a magnificent job in helping to make my Nanas funeral very special.
Everybody who I have spoken to has expressed how professional, and well played you were, and I thank you for how great you've been.
I hope your hands warmed up very quickly!
Many thanks again.
The family and friends of Edith Mullins."
Today Ed you made Annas day special, exceptional every song you piped were special to Anna and all her family and freinds. We cannot thank you enough you made us smile, happy, and sad made it a memorie well never forget. Till we meet again hopefully for a happy celebration bless u Ed xx
Today Ed you made Annas day special, exceptional every song you piped were special to Anna and all her family and freinds. We cannot thank you enough you made us smile, happy, and sad made it a memorie well never forget. Till we meet again hopefully for a happy celebration bless u Ed xx
"4 being high
Ed didn't actually come, but he did send someone else to do this,
We were pleased with the performance thankyou"
I play all the well known Scottish bagpipe tunes including Highland Cathedral, Flower of Scotland, Mull of Kyntyre, Amazing Grace, Scotland The Brave, Scottish Soldier, Skye Boat Song, Highland Laddie and The Black Bear, etc. My repertoire is quite extensive and changes from time to time as I'm frequently learning new tunes as a solo player and a band player.