Darlington North East England (will travel further including abroad).
Weddings, Funerals, Burns Night, Hogmany, Birthdays, Coporate Events, Scottish themed, Product launches ...
From £100 (local short set) depending on times and travel. For busier times of the year such as New Years Eve and Burns Night we would recommend booking well in advance as obviously these times are busier than normal. If either of us are not available we will do our best to put you in touch with an alternative piper.
Location:
Events:
Costs:
Please e-mail keith@macthepipes.com or telephone 01325 487337
Booking:
   Pipers have been traditional musical fayre at weddings, funerals, banquets and social events since time immemorial. The bagpipe traditionally an instrument of war, due to its ability to stir the soul, capture the imagination and swell the chest with pride in ones heritage, regardless of origin.


   Keith & James have a proud musical career behind them, both have worked as professional musicians for many years. James has played at Buckingham Palace and Cardiff Arms Park whilst Keith is often heard at a number of musical festivals around the United Kingdom. Both brothers are proud members of North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Pipe Band.


   We pay close attention to what you want from your day and are sensitive to your needs and will bring a mood to suit your day. The pipes can sound glorious at a celebration or hauntingly reflective at a funeral. Whatever your thoughts or ideas please don't hesitate to ask, as they say 'he who pays the piper calls the tune'.


   If you would like to speak to Keith or James about hiring a piper or even a full pipe band and subsequent costs please get in touch via our contacts page.
Availability:
Certain dates are often booked months in advance,  to see dates that are already booked please click on the link.
Picture courtesy of McIntyre Studios ©
Custom Search
Darlington, United Kingdom
Last updated
October 2008
PIPING TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you so very much ... your piping brought tears to my eyes, once again many thanks ..."

"Poignant, stirring with the perfect haunting gravitas for the ceremony ... made all the difference..."

"Thank you very much for playing the bagpipes at my wedding. Many of my guest have commented that having you there made the occasion very atmospheric and moving. Piping outside the Cathedral and as my wedding guest arrived set the scene for the whole day ..."

"Walking down the aisle to the haunting and beautiful sound of Highland Cathedral being played on bagpipes is an experience that any bride would cherish - I sincerely thank you for giving me this wonderful memory ..."
©MacThePipes 2008
Design & Build MacThePipes 2008
All images remain the property of either MacThePipes or respective third parties
40 Brankin Drive, Darlington, United Kingdom Tel 01325 487337