I’m a professional Scottish bagpiper for hire. Available 7 days a week. I grew up in Glasgow and started learning the pipes at 11 years old. Then moved to the north of England in my early 20s. I have 30 years continuous experience playing to a high standard with pipe bands in Scotland and England. I've performed at hundreds of events as a solo musician. Including weddings, funerals, birthday parties, and more.
We had a lovely day and Malcolm was wonderful. Everything he did was perfect. He was there on time and played all the tunes to perfection. This made our day as it made the bride feel relaxed and all of the guests who were not used to the pipes were enthralled. We cannot thank him enough, it completed the service for our family.
Malcolm you were amazing you made my mum's funeral extra special sorry I didn't get the time to see you before you left to say thanks but as soon as we came out of the crem we had to get in the cars because of the covid but I will definitely be using your services again thank you so much
I was delighted with Malcolm's very professional manner and competence. There were many positive comments about how his music helped to make the occasion memorable. I would certainly ask him again, should another suitable situation occur and woud have no hesitation in recommending him. S Almond
Absolutely fantastic day for dads 80th malcolm was a pleasure to meet you my dad was emotional but just loved you playing for him and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts alyson x
Played at daughters funeral Monday absolute incredible
Absolutely superb and I would easily recommend Malcolm. Superb. I hope to book Malcolm again for future events.
Definitely 5 star !!!!! Malcolm was very good with our residents he was so much more than a performer he talked to residents about the pipes, history took requests. I would recommend him to anyone. He was very very good with dementia residents. He really made our Scottish lunch very special.
A wonderful piper and an absolute gentleman! Made our day special
We used Malcolm for our Mum’s funeral. He was professional and approachable from the first communication. Exactly what we wanted and gave a fitting tribute to our mum. Superb service. Thank you.
OMG what a night - I cannot recommend Malcom enough , nobody at my sons 30th knew about this surprise , my son was shocked
Malcolm joined in with all the banter and got the party into full swing and an amazing piper - Big thank you from us all 👍👍
Malcolm was amazing everything and more on time played songs requested was loved by all our guests young and mature thank you malcolm for making Mum & Dads Diamond wedding Anniversary so special xxx
Absolutely fantastic! What more can i say😊
Excellent communication and played the pieces we wanted at my fathers funeral. Was flexible and willing split his time between the crematorium and the wake venue. Would definitely recommend Malcolm
"Malcolm played for my amazing fathers funeral,
It was beautiful,
Malcolm was smart, professional and prompt,
Thank you so much."
"We could not have asked for a better service ever !!
Malcolm was there on time exactly as requested and wow, he was superb.
Coming in far less expensive than any other piper we looked at and a friendly knowledgable piper he was too.
Exceeded all expectations thank you, Malcolm. (we even forgive your name not being ""McSmith)"
Absolutely amazing. Very accommodating
Absolutely brilliant would definitely recommended for any occasion will be booking again in the future
Playing time is determined by the event. As a guide: Birthday\ Anniversary party- 1 hour. Funeral- 2 hours. Wedding- 3 hours. A bagpiper will typically play for 15- 45 minutes per session, before requiring a break.
Not required.
I have Public Liability Insurance.
Only require space for 1 person.
I accept requests to learn new music. Please ask.
A bagpiper will typically play for 15-45 minutes each hour before requiring a break.
I perform the bagpipes regularly throughout Lancashire, Cumbria & The Lake District, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester. I also travel nationwide on request.
(Recent destinations including, but not limited to: Accrington, Altrincham, Ambleside, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Barrow-in-Furness, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bootle, Bradford, Burnley, Bury, Buxton, Cannock, Carlisle, Carnforth, Chester, Chesterfield, Chorley, Clitheroe, Colne, Congleton, Crewe, Darwen, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Ellesmere Port, Fleetwood, The Fylde, Garstang, Glossop, Halifax, Harrogate, Heysham, Huddersfield, Keighley, Kendal, Keswick, Kirby Lonsdale, Kirkham, Lancaster, Leeds, Leigh, Leyland, Liverpool, Macclesfield, Manchester, Mold, Morecambe, Nantwich, Newcastle-under-Lyne, Northwich, Oldham, Ormskirk, Penrith, Pontefract, Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston, Ravenglass, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Rotherham, Salford, Sheffield, Skelmersdale, Skipton, Southport, St. Helens, Stafford, Standish, Stoke-on-Trent, Stockport, Tadcaster, Wakefield, Wallasey, Walsall, Wetherby, Whitehaven, Wigan, Wilmslow, Windermere, Wolverhampton, Workington, Wrexham, York.)
I play a wide repertoire of music, and am always happy to accommodate requests. This is a small selection of the tunes I can play. And I regularly learn new tunes on request. If you’d like another piece of music please ask. Thanks!
Traditional- Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, Highland Cathedral, The Skye Boat Song, Flower of Scotland, Danny Boy, The Fields of Athenry, Mull of Kintyre, Mhairi’s Wedding, Happy Birthday.
Modern- Braveheart Theme (from the movie), Angels (Robbie Williams), Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Elton John), House of the Rising Sun (The Animals), You are My Sunshine (Various), Wake Me Up (Avicii).
Other Traditional Tunes (Scottish and Irish)- The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, The Green Hills of Tyrol (aka The Scottish Soldier), The Battle’s O’er, Over the Hills and Far Away, The Leaving of Liverpool, The Wild Rover, Faith of our Fathers, The Isle of Innesfree, The Rose of Allandale, The Rowan Tree, We’re No Awa Tae Bide Awa, Going Home, The Dark Isle, The Mist Covered Mountains, Flowers of the Forest, Bonnie Dundee.
By Robert Burns- Auld Lang Syne, A Man’s a Man for A’ That, My Love is But a Lassie Yet, Ye Jacobites by Name.
Indian- Shadmani Ho Shadmani, Dulhe Ka Sehra, Aaj Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.