Fees 2024 / Cosg 2024
The bagpipes are a delicately set-up woodwind instrument which require to be pre tuned (blown in) to gain the best pitch between the chanter and the drones. This can only be achieved within a 15 - 20 minute period to make adjustments, tuning and climatisation at the venue. It is for these reasons that extra time is required to ensure a professional performance of the highest standard which you deserve for your event.
Note:
All associated fees are inclusive of travel to and from the event and any subsequent venues within reasonable distance that may be involved. However, in the event of a lack of availability for a piper in your area, we may need to apply additional travel expenses, this will be discussed at the time of booking should the need arise.
Wedding / Bainnsean
Example itinerary:
Play for guests arrival at marriage venue, bridal party arrival and bride down the aisle, bride and groom exiting as husband and wife, followed by guests.
Play for guests arrival at reception venue, bride and groom arrival at reception, family to the top table, bride and groom to the top table.
£200 - £350
Funerals / Tiodhlacaidhean
Example itinerary:
Play at service held at funeral parlour, crematorium or church etc.
Play at graveside.
£120 - £150
Burns Night Supper / Oidhche na Taigeise
Example itinerary:
Play Haggis into the dining area and following address back to the kitchen.
Address to the Haggis.
£150 - £175
Corporate Events/Dinner Parties/Tourism/Opening Ceremonies etc. / Tachartasan eile
From £150 per hour, negotiable and dependent upon distance, duration and specific requirements.