Julia Read Bagpiper and Harpist

"Julia was amazing!!

I booked her a surprise for my husband for our wedding. Julia communicated excellently ahead of date, checking out which outfit to wear and what songs to play. Julia liaised directly with the venue to keep everything a secret from my husband.

Being from a Scottish family - julia’s playing certainly brought a tear to the eye of my new husband and many family members!

Julia looked amazing in her traditional uniform and played the pipes amazingly well. We even had an opportunity to pose with julia for some photos before she played us into our wedding breakfast.

Julia, thank you! You certainly did not disappoint us!! I would highly recommend julia!!"

An inspired and inspiring choice for my daughter’s wedding reception in the beautiful and thankfully sunny Surrey countryside. Highest possible marks and largest thanks to Julia for her support, timeliness but above all for her immaculate and moving piping. Our guests were thoroughly spoilt and many too were visibly moved. Thank you Julia.§

Julia came to play at my fathers 80th Party last night as a surprise and he as well as all the other guests had great fun dancing along to the sound of the pipes. Great evening. Would definitely recommend Julia!!

"Julia was a fantastic addition to the inaugural Roedean School Burns night. She was incredibly friendly and professional at all times, and helped us out with some of the protocol for the night as well!

Her playing was fantastic and really added to the atmosphere of the evening, we would definitely recommend her to others."

I was a guest at a New Years eve party that Julia played at. She was great, really got the party going and such a surprise when she came in playing Auld Lang Syne. Then she got everyone jigging around, joining hands and dancing to a traditional Scottish jig. Absolutely fantastic! 5 stars

We are so grateful to Julia for creating such a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding, by playing her harp so beautifully. Leading up to our special day, we found our engagement with Julia to be very professional and informative, she was able to provide a choice of music and suggestions to ensure we enjoyed every moment. Our guests were really impressed as well and complimented Julia's performance.

Thank you so much for everything

We both thought you were brilliant on our wedding day and were so pleased we had you there playing your harp you made such a big difference to our special day. Thank you.

Unsure of the above date! I needed a piper to play at a funeral that I was arranging. When offered Julia, to my shame I was dubious about employing a female piper. I need not have had concerns - Julia was superb, truly superb. I would recommend her wholeheartedly. A true professional. Personable and approachable. Thank you

Julia did a fantastic job at our daughter’s wedding, playing outside the church as all the guests arrived and then playing for my husband and daughter as they walked right up the church path. She kept us very well informed before the date and came up with loads of ideas and options to make the entry into church really special. It was a sizzling June day and Julia was in full regalia but I never saw her flag. Professional, cheerful, great bagpipe playing, what more could you ask?

"Julia recently playing at my Wife Grandfather's funeral who sadly departed us.
The overall level of professionalism, compassion and manner of Julia was unbelievable.
Julia played her beautiful set of bagpipes and escorted the funeral hearse to the doors of the crematorium, where she was dress fully in traditional Scottish piper uniform looking incredibly smart and eye catching.
She then played the coffin into the crematorium where the coffin was on display and the service began, just before the end of the wonderful service Julia then played the beautiful ""Amazing Graze"" as the curtains was shut and my wife's Grandfather was laid to rest.
Julia's music hit the heart strings of all the family and friends make us weeping tears of sadness and remembrance.

On behalf of the family and friends I would like to thank you for a beautiful service as a lone piper who made the day special.

Recommendation 10 stars !!"

Julia provided a great attraction in a full pipers outfit at our Burns Night, not only piping at the entrance to our venue to welcome the guests as they arrived arrived, but also accompanying the haggis, which made for a great atmosphere. Many of the guests complimented us on her playing, and are looking forward to a repeat event next year.

"Julia was booked for this most important role at this high profile charity ball. She came dressed in a smart pipers uniform with a beautiful set of bagpipes and played very professionally at various times during the evening: whilst guests arrived, inside during the dinner and most importantly piped in the haggis! She contributed tremendously to the atmosphere of the evening and was very co-operative in the choice of music and greatly applauded. Just what one would expect from a bagpiper.

She has performed for us since at various family gatherings.

I would highly recommend Julia as a solo bagpiper."