Spud The Piper

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Spud for over 20 years, we book him regularly at the hotel and other guests book him privately for events like weddings and parties. In all cases, I’ve never found him anything other than friendly and utterly professional. He’s never let us down and strives to be the best he can be. Book him for your special day and you won’t just get a piper, but someone who is personally committed to make sure your day is superb!

I have worked with Spud on a number of occasions spanning more than a decade, from food and drink festivals to publicity events to news stories and every time is always a pleasure. He is a complete professional whose flexibility and ease of manner makes working with him so easy. His Highland dress is impeccable and eye-catching, definitely adding the 'wow' factor to events and his musical repertoire is ever-expanding - no matter the style, if you want a tune played, he will find a way! I can't recommend him enough - Spud is just great to work with and always brings fun to proceedings.

We’ve used Spud for over 10 years now , and all I can say the pleasure is all ours . Excellent piper with a good sense of humour! Highly recommend him for any type of event, there is no doubt that he will be the highlight of the day! :)

Brilliant piper, fantastic personality, good fun, all round entertainer. I would highly recommend Spud any wedding or event.

I have worked alongside Spud for 15 years now for a few distillery companies. Great piper who knows how to kick start an evening. I would highly recommend!

spud piped at our wedding and he was brilliant from the off the craic we had was superb and as Aberdeen were playing Celtic in the cup final that day he even played the northern lights of old Aberdeen for me a absolute gentleman and I’d give him 10/10 every time

Had Spud the piper playing to welcome my wife and guests at her 60th birthday celebrations at a highland lodge in Aviemore. Looked terrific and sounded brilliant. Spud happily posed for lots of photographs with all the family. Recommended

"Spud the Piper is a legend. He is more than a Piper. I have known and worked with him for well over 10 years and he is a born entertainer andmaster of ceremonies. He represents Scotland wherever he plays in Scotland and throughout the world.
His experience is evident as he calms nervous Wedding couples or curious tourists as he plays for them.
I would have no hesitation recommending Spud for any occasion, anywhere, anytime.

Kevin Roach"

"Spud always provides high quality performances with a variety of tunes to suit your event, along with his friendly and funny sense of humour that will make you laugh.

I would recommend Spud to anyone who is looking for a first class piper to make their event/day extra special."

"If you do not book Spud, you will truly miss out on a one in a million excellent piper and human.
We came to Scotland from Australia to be married on the banks of Loch Ness. Spud was the first contact I made. Spud then put me in touch with a humanist, photographer, hairdresser, makeup artist. As we were in Australia we couldn't pick the exact location for our cermony. Spud went out of his way to take a drive and find an incredible spot, with sensational views for us. Thank you Spud.
Spud played as I walk to the edge of water to meet my hubby to be, and played in the field whilst the humanist conducted our ceremony, so we would have a little background music.
Spud is considerate, funny, and a super bagpiper.
I wish Spud lived in Australia so I could book him for all our parties.
I can absolutely recommend Spud for a wedding or another occasion.
Thank you Spud, you went above and beyond what we hired you for and surpassed all of our expectations."

"Spud is always able to help us out to Wow our clients! Our brides are always very happy with the service in which Spud provides on their wedding day! Our corporate clients are always amazed with the Scottish Piper!

Spud is nothing but professional and such a joy to work with!"

"superb welcome for our conference delegates by Spud the Piper who played as guests arrived for a large Association conference dinner at Macdonald Aviemore Resort on Tuesday 9th April, 2019.

Spud was friendly and flexible and nothing was too much trouble, definitely worth a call if you are organsing and event in Scotland.

Spud as provided Scottish Dancers to perform in front of an audience of 300 guests."

Spud kindly attended a conference held in Edinburgh for our Swedish based company and not only entertained us with his wonderful piping skills but he took the time to talk to us about himself and the history of the bagpipes in detail. The group was then able to try playing the pipes themselves with instructions from Spud. For many this was a first and perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity. I cannot thank Spud enough for this experience which was greatly appreciated by everyone. Not only is Spud a wonderfully talented piper but he is extremely knowledgeable, funny and friendly.

I have worked with spud for over 8 years on numerous events. He is always reliable and great with our costumers. Cannot reccomend him highly enough

I had the pleasure working with Spud over 8years now. He is always reliable and his approach to any event is fantastic. Cannot recommend him highly enough

Always flexible to work with and will do whatever he can to make the event worthwhile. I have worked with Spud for more than 10 years and every time it is a highlight for all of my guests from around the world. More so one of the most talented pipers I have ever worked with.

I just can’t say enough about how fantastic Spud is to have at an event. His warmth and sense of humour shine through to put everyone at ease. He is very professional and completely unflappable, a fantastic piper who adds an air of occasion to any event!

Simply superb! Made our day extra special, and was a true professional throughout.

FANTASTIC, I have used pipers on numerous occasions and I know a good one when I hear one..... SDpud is in a league of his own,he turned out immaculate in full uniform at 7.30am for a family birthday surprise ,Brief instructions then he just went with their flow,Job done he relaxed with the family and friends over a cup of coffee and we were all pleased how he blended in with us , I cant speak highly enough of Spud, he certainly can pipe a few tunes ,a pleasant well mannered person that will do you proud,many thanks. Spud from all the family

Spud's father piped at my parents wedding and it was only appropriate that Spud continue the tradition and pipe at our wedding. We left it to Spud to select what tunes he played and we’re so pleased we did. Spud created a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding and delighted us and our local and international guests with his piping on the day. The highlight for me was when Spud piped me down the aisle and the highlight for our guests was his magnificent wedding toast. He is a consummate professional, a lovely chap and highly recommended for any event

"I had the utter pleasure of filming the wonderful Spud for a BBC documentary that followed people's lives in the Highlands in 2013/2014. I filmed Spud performing on his bagpipes across the Cairngorms over a period of seven months. I documented him playing at a wide variety of events from weddings, new years eve, piping in the haggis on Burns night and the Opening of Spay River.
Spud plays beautifully, looks incredibly impressive in his Highland dress and is an absolute pleasure to be around. He's serious when he needs to be or can cracks jokes till the cows comes home (why not give him a dram or two - he'll tell you some tales!) Spud has a local's knowledge of beautiful venues and places for photos and an array of contacts - you can trust him 100% to help you where he can. Spud's your man!"

First met Spud at a friends Wedding in Kazakhstan in 2004, then regularly after that at the Annual Burns Suppers, before being the Special guest at my own wedding in 2010. We remain very good friends to date. He can bring something to an event that others will not be able too. He has exuberant talent & a fantastic personality to go with it. He can light up a darkened room with his wit & great banter. If you are looking for a Piper for any occasion then look no further, you have found him.

Spud played at my wedding and various other events over the years. He is more than just a fantastic piper, he is an institution. His craic is second to none and will raise a smile with all your guests.