Andrew Paton The Highland Bagpiper

13/08/2026

At the beginning of June I was honoured to return to Mere Court Hotel to play for Kim and Dean as they celebrated their marriage. It's been a while since I've been to Mere Court and it seems this year I'm making a habit of visiting venues I've not played at for a while!

I was booked as a surprise for this wedding. The second photo is the reveal!

The first 3 photos were taken by the incredibly talented go and check them out!

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

Sharing some professional shots taken from a wedding back in 2022 in Bridlington, North Yorkshire.

This was a church wedding just outside of Bridlington, followed by the reception overlooking the sea in Bridlington itself. This is my only visit for any reason to this lovely little place.

Unfortunately, I no longer have the photographers details, so if you know who they belong to, I will credit accordingly.

09/08/2026

Weekly look back at weddings through the years.

1. Cheltenham, 2021. Such a great venue and my only visit to date. Tartan - Muted MacDonald of Clanranald.
2. West Bridgford Registry Office, Nottingham, 2021. A wonderful little venue set in beautiful grounds. Tartan - Black Watch.
3. Mold North Wales, 2022. Always a pleasure playing here and one of my visited wedding venues. Tartan - Black Watch.
4. Stamford, Lincolnshire, 2023. Playing at famous historic venues is always a huge pleasure. Tartan - Black Watch.
5. Chorley, Lancashire, 2023. Tartan - Hunting MacGregor.
6. Clitheroe, Lancashire, 2024. Another surprise performance and a very wet day to boot! Tartan - Hunting MacGregor.
7. Conwy, North Wales. And another surprise performance. Bit trickier this time as I had to be creative in selecting a changing and hiding spot! Mission accomplished as usual though😁Tartan - Black Watch.
8. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 2025. I LOVE playing here. Book me if you're getting married here. Please🙏😁What an amazing venue and the staff are top class too! Photo by the amazing opperhillphotography. Tartan - Ancient Cameron of Erracht.
9. Lancashire, 2025. Tartan - Black Watch.

Congratulations to all those couples celebrating their anniversaries this week. Here's to many more happy years to come🥂

06/08/2026

The last wedding in May saw a very long awaited return to the fabulous in Cheshire. It's been a very long time since I last played here!

I was booked by the groom as a surprise for the family and guests and I was to make my appearance after the grooms father had made a speech and toast to the happy couple. As usual, communication and planning are key to pulling off any surprises and the performance was delivered to everyone's expectations!

Tartan - Ancient Gordon

02/08/2026

Look back at weddings through the years.

1. St John the Baptist Church, Rugby, Warwickshire, 2021. I was booked as a surprise for the bride for this wedding. It's not an area I visit too often. Tartan - Black Watch.
2. Town Hall Runcorn, Cheshire, 2021. I've played for this family on a number of occasions and was immensely pleased to be able to play for a happy occasion this time. Kilt - Irish Green.
3. Hanbury Barns Wedding Venue Burton, Staffordshire 2022. Only one visit here so far. Hoping for a return visit sometime in the future. Tartan - Black Watch.
4. Shropshire, 2022. This venue features twice this week. Although I don't visit here too often, I always enjoy playing here. Tartan - Black Watch.
5. Liverpool, 2024. I was asked to play at the ceremony then accompany the wedding [arty back to New Brighton where myself, the couple and the photographers spent some time down at the beach for photos. One of my favourite weddings. Photo by Mirabelle.media go and check them out! Tartan - Black Watch.
6. Alsager, Cheshire, 2024. A wonderful intimate wedding. I'm so lucky to get to play for some really amazing couples. Tartan - Black Watch.
7. Mill Barns, 2025. Our second visit this week to this venue almost exactly 3 years since my last wedding here. I'm sure there are more couples needing a piper in this part of the world😁. Tartan (for a change!) Hunting MacGregor.

Almost a clean sweep of Black Watch Tartan this week (I do have other tartans you know😂)

Congratulations to those couples celebrating their anniversary this week, here's to many more happy years to come. Thank you for having me as your personal wedding bagpiper for the day.

30/07/2026

At the end of May I had the pleasure of visiting Sefton Park Palm House for the wedding of Hazell and Thomas. I've played at this unique venue a number of times over the years and it's always a pleasure playing here.

Tartan - Royal Stewart

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27/07/2026

On this day in 1689 the Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between the Jacobite and Government forces. Although the Jacobites won this battle, their leader 'Bonnie Dundee' was fatally wounded towards the end of the battle.

26/07/2026

Look back through the years.

1. Crayke Manor, North Yorkshire, 2021. This was the debut of my new (at the time) Royal Air Force tartan option. My suppliers really pulled it out of the bag getting ready in time especially as the groom was a serving RAF officer. Tartan - Royal Air Force.
2. St George's Church Shifnal, Shropshire, 2022. Tartan - Black Watch.
3. The Blackpool Wedding Chapel, Blackpool, 2024. Tartan - Hunting MacGregor
4. Harrisons Hall, Mold, North Wales, 2024. I'm lead to believe this fantastic venue is no longer operating as a wedding venue which is a shame as I enjoyed my visits there. Tartan - MacLaine of Lochbuie.
5. Lancashire, 2025. I've played here a few times over the years. Unusually, the wedding ceremony itself was at a local church. I was extremely privileged to receive some excellent pictures from the official photographer Tartan - Hunting MacLean of Duart.
6. @ Cheshire, 2024. Always a favourite venue for me. I absolutely love playing here. Tartan - Ancient Cameron of Erracht.
7. Whitchurch, Shropshire, 2025. An Irish themed wedding. Another venue I've played at a number of times. Irish uniform.
8. St Andrew's Church, Tur Langton, Leicestershire, 2025. My first time in this wonderful part of the world. After the church service, I piped the wedding party over to the family home just over the road for their wedding reception. Tartan - Royal Air Force.
9. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 2025. My first time at this great venue and another wedding where I was lucky to receive official shots from the amazing photographer vvtekphotography. Tartan - Muted MacDonald of Clanranald.

Almost a full representation of all the different tartans I offer this week. Do you know which ones are missing?

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