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Andrew Paton The Highland Bagpiper Ex military highland bagpiper with over 40 years experience. Available to hire for Weddings, Parties, Corporate engagements and Funerals. Outstanding 5� reviews.
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Please message or call to discuss your requirements. Fully tailored service for weddings funerals surprise birthdays golf days, and formal dinners. Multiple tartan options and bespoke music choices available.

Wedding bagpiper.Where?I'm based in North West England, so I am ideally placed to cover Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside...
10/10/2026

Wedding bagpiper.

Where?

I'm based in North West England, so I am ideally placed to cover Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester as well as other areas such as Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cumbria, Yorkshire and North Wales. I have been known to travel outside of these areas on occasion and I'm always happy to visit new places. I've never managed an overseas wedding yet though (HINT!😁)

Here are some pictures from some of my favourite wedding destinations through the years.

1. Cheshire.
2. The Lake District, Cumbria.
3. Oxford.
4. Shropshire.
5. Whitby, North Yorkshire.
6. Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, North Wales.
7. bordering Shropshire, North Wales and Cheshire.
8. Lancashire.
9. Staffordshire.
10. Conwy, North Wales.

10/10/2026

Mrs Lily Christie

This 6/8 march was composed by the famous Pipe Major Donald Shaw Ramsay and was named after the wife of Jim Christie who was the founding pipe major of the the Wick Girls pipe band.

Lily passed away on this day in 1993.

Funeral Bagpiper. This week I've been proud to support familes as they celebrated their life of their dearly loved famil...
09/10/2026

Funeral Bagpiper.

This week I've been proud to support familes as they celebrated their life of their dearly loved family members. Working across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire, I once again visited Walton Lea crematorium in Warrington, Rochdale crematorium and Preston crematorium working with some incredible professionals.

Wedding Bagpiper - CheshireAt the beginning of August I travelled to Malpas on the Welsh/Cheshire border to play for Pai...
08/10/2026

Wedding Bagpiper - Cheshire

At the beginning of August I travelled to Malpas on the Welsh/Cheshire border to play for Paige and Tony as they celebrated their wedding at the fantastic
It was my first visit here, but definitely on the list for a return visit in the future.

Tartan is the Muted MacDonald of Clanranald

Wedding bagpiper - CheshireThis shot by is another of my favourites. I don't often get pictures sent to me in Black and...
07/10/2026

Wedding bagpiper - Cheshire

This shot by is another of my favourites. I don't often get pictures sent to me in Black and White, but I think this creates a really unique feel.

This wedding was at where I have had the pleasure to play at on a number of occasions.

Not that you can tell, but the tartan in this picture is the Black Watch, but this time, at the request of the couple, I wore the 'Patrol' uniform option.

Comment below what you like about this photo.

Wedding bagpiper - NorthumberlandSharing some professional shots from a wedding back in 2022.This was an amazing opportu...
06/10/2026

Wedding bagpiper - Northumberland

Sharing some professional shots from a wedding back in 2022.

This was an amazing opportunity, and to date the only time I have had to cross the English/Scottish border travelling from England to do a wedding in England🤯

As you can see from the pictures, it was a glorious day in an absolutely stunning location. Unfortunately, I no longer have the photographers details, so please let me know if you know who they belong to.

Tartan is the Black Watch.

06/10/2026

Pipe Major Sam Scott.

On this day in 1905, Sam Scott was born in Glasgow.

At 2 years old, Sam and his family moved to Ottowa, Canada. In later life Sam would join the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa and eventually become Pipe Major of their pipe band.
You might be familiar with the story of piper Bill Millin, against official orders piping the commandos ashore on D day, 1944. What's less well known is that on another beach, the Canadians were also being piped ashore. That piper was PM Sam Scott.

This fantastic 6/8 march was composed by Peter R. MacLeod for Pipe Major Sam Scott.

05/10/2026

Wedding Bagpiper

Highland Laddie.

Wedding bagpiper.Look back through the years.1. St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, 2021. I'm not just a wedding bagpiper...
04/10/2026

Wedding bagpiper.

Look back through the years.

1. St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, 2021. I'm not just a wedding bagpiper, sometimes I'm a wedding anniversary bagpiper. I've fond memories of visiting North Wales as a bagpiper to play for this amazing couple. Tartan - Hunting MacLean of Duart.
2. 2021. Another visit as a wedding bagpiper to this great wedding venue in Birmingham. Tartan - Hunting MacGregor
3. St Bartholomew's Church, Colne. Delighted to be the wedding bagpiper for a church wedding in Lancashire. Tartan - Royal Stewart.
4. 2022. So far, my only visit as a wedding bagpiper at this lovely Cheshire wedding venue. Tartan - Black Watch
5. St Helen's Church, Barnoldby Le Back, 2023. It's not too often I visit Lincolnshire as a wedding bagpiper, but I'm always happy to travel. Tartan - Muted MacDonald of Clanranald.
6. 2024. I've played at this beautiful Lake District wedding venue as a wedding bagpiper many times. The views over the Derentwater are always stunning. Tartan - Black Watch
7. 2024. A wedding venue closer to home for me. The wet weather seemed to make Manchester even more atmospheric. Tartan (what you can see of it) - Ancient Gordon.
8. 2025. Even though I visit North Wales as a wedding bagpiper quite often, this was my first visit to this stunning wedding venue. What a place. Misty mountains are totally my cup of tea! Tartan - Muted MacDonald of Clanranald.

All tartans shown in the standard wedding bagpiper option of 'Full dress'

Congratulations to those couples celebrating their anniversary this week. Here's to many more to come 🥂

Wedding BagpiperWhen?When can a bagpiper play at your wedding? I offer a flexible service, you can have as much or as li...
03/10/2026

Wedding Bagpiper

When?

When can a bagpiper play at your wedding?

I offer a flexible service, you can have as much or as little piping as you want. Most weddings follow a fairly common structure and as I charge a set fee for weddings, this gives you lots of freedom to choose when you might want the bagpipes to play a part in your day.

1. Guest arrival. Bagpipes to set the atmosphere as guests arrive. Photo credit .photography
2. Arrival of the Bride, or Groom. A good way to signal that the ceremony will be soon underway. And could you feel any more important than having a piper announce your arrival! Photo credit
3. Processional. Bagpipe music to walk down the aisle to. Sometimes used as a surprise performance Photo credit
4. Recessional. Everyone cheering the happy couple. Bagpipes to accompany your first steps as a married couple. This is also a popular choice for a surprise performance. Photo credit
5. The Confetti Shot! Normally, I would be out of the other end of the confetti line at this point, after all, this bit isn't about me. However, this particular wedding is where the couple wanted the surprise bagpipe performance to be revealed.
6. Photos. Do you want some bagpipe music during your drinks reception/photos? No problem. Performances tailored to your timings and this is a great time for the requests. Photo credit
7. The reception. Using two venues, or need to move between two areas within one venue. Follow the piper, he knows the way! Photo credit Martin Jones Photography
8. The wedding breakfast entrance. Once your guests are seated (eventually!) it's the time everyone has been waiting for. The entrance of the happy couple. Following the piper they make their way through the dining room to take their seats at the top table. Photo credit
9. The pipers toast. Why not round off the performance with a traditional toast to the happy couple. Photo credit Kevin Brown Photography

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