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Last update: June 2026

🎶 Welcome to Iron Broo Ceilidh Band: Elevate Your Wedding Celebration with Unforgettable Scottish Music! 🎻

Planning your dream wedding? Look no further for the perfect entertainment to infuse your celebration with the spirit of Scotland. Iron Broo Ceilidh Band, led by the talented musician Charlie Abel, specializes in delivering an authentic Scottish ceilidh experience that will have your guests raving about your wedding for years to come.

Why Choose Iron Broo?

Interactive Ceilidh Experience: Our seasoned musicians guide your guests through traditional ceilidh dances with infectious energy. From lively jigs to heartwarming folk tunes, we create an inclusive atmosphere that ensures everyone, regardless of experience, can join in the fun.

🎤 Versatility in Performance: Beyond ceilidh dances, Iron Broo offers a diverse repertoire, seamlessly transitioning from energetic tunes to soulful traditional ballads. We read the room, providing the perfect musical backdrop for every moment of your celebration.

🌟 Professionalism and Compliance: Iron Broo takes the stress out of entertainment planning. Our fully PAT-tested equipment, public liability insurance, and on-demand compliance certificates guarantee a seamless experience, leaving you free to enjoy your special day.

Discover the Iron Broo Difference:

👉 Top-Ranked by Clients: Our clients speak for us! Check out our glowing third-party reviews on Google and FreeIndex, where Iron Broo is proudly ranked as the number one ceilidh band in the U.K.

🌍 Global Music Presence: Immerse yourself in our music before the big day! Search for 'Iron Broo Live at Moray Ceilidh Club' or 'Charlie Abel' on major digital platforms to experience our dynamic sound.

🎵 Example of our Tailored Packages to Fit Your Vision: Aberdeenshire area

  • Duo: £795 plus VAT - (£954)
  • Three-piece: £1050 plus VAT - (£1260)
  • Four-piece: £1300 plus VAT - (£1560)

Additional Options:

  • Disco Option: £240 plus VAT
  • Ceremonial Music/Afternoon Reception: Tasteful acoustic background music from £450

Book Your Unforgettable Wedding Entertainment: Ready to elevate your wedding with the sounds of Scotland? Reach out to us, and we'll send you a contract to secure your date. A £150 deposit towards the fee is all it takes to lock in Iron Broo for your special day.

📞 Contact us now, and let's create the perfect soundtrack for your wedding celebration!

Warm regards,

Charlie Abel Iron Broo Ceilidh Band



Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
DJ
Other

What is included in the wedding package?

P.A system, band and disco, lighting and dance caller

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far as possible

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Folk
Other

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band
Duet
Trio
Quartet
Solo
Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

Ceilidh - Folk - Disco

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Maybe

What's your experience?

yes. Lots. Fully professional since 2002, gigging since 1992

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes

Can you travel?

Yes, aberdeen City Aberdeenshire Moray Angus Scotland We consider any distance, even intercontinental

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel costs are added at the time of quote. Anywhere in Aberdeen city or shire the prices is already included

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

We fit the performance to suit. Usually an evening wedding performance is 8-12 with a break during the buffet. If you use our disco option we can extend till 1am

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We can set up during the room turn around, or if arranged in advance during the afternoon if logistics allow

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

By an arranged fee

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer, Invoice, Credit /Debit card, PayPal, Cash
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Reviews for Iron Broo Ceilidh Band

Debbie
Debbie Sent on 27/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding reception 13June 2026

We had Iron Broo 2 piece ceilidh band and disco at our wedding reception and they were fantastic. The floor was full from the first dance and Charlie is an excellent caller and kept us all right. The disco was great with all requests being played, however obscure.
All my correspondence was answered quickly and the whole process from first enquiry to the night was very smooth.
If you want a great band for your wedding, these guys are fantastic.
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Rebecca Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a better night!

Iron Broo were very responsive and helpful on our initial contact and then on the night were so patient with our guests who didn’t know the dances and with the several young children, often adding extra sections to allow us all to catch up! Cannot thank them enough, would absolutely recommend them and will book them again if we ever have another ceilidh ☺️
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Ellen Sent on 19/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!!

We had the honour of having these guys at our wedding May 2026, they are so talented, organised and very friendly! Such professionalism and accommadated everything we wanted. Such a fun wedding night, thank you so much again!
Adam
Adam Sent on 17/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Cluny Castle July 2025

We booked Iron Broo Ceilidh Band for our wedding in July 2025 and had a fantastic evening with them. The band were highly experienced and helped everyone get involved in the dancing. I would highly recommend them for any Ceilidh event.
Aileen
Aileen Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Celebrating 60!

Although my experience wasn’t a wedding, I could not think of a band I would rather book than Iron Broo. I had guests from all over the UK many of whom didn’t know the dances, but Charlie talked them through and was even giving additional “reminders” while the dances were under way. We had a lively and extremely happy night and some of my guests have said they’ll book this band in the future. You have nothing to lose!
Jac
Jac B. Sent on 23/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Iron Broo wedding band

Iron Broo recently played at our wedding with a combined ceilidh and disco. Charlie was easy to deal with and responded quickly to all emails and questions. Both the ceilidh and the disco were very well received on the night with all guests enjoying it very much.
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Jenna Sent on 03/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Charity Ceilidh

Iron Broo played at our charity ceilidh in February 2024 with 2 piece band. It was a fantastic event - the dance floor was full from start to finish and we’d highly recommend them for any occasion. We got great feedback from the guests - great fun and few twists on the traditional Scottish ceilidh dances and a crammed floor for the classics. Many thanks!
K
Keri Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, entertaining band that made our wedding wonderful.

Highly skilled ceilidh band that provided entertaining music and instruction for our wedding ceilidh dance. Would highly recommend to others.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

If you want to have fun book Iron Broo!

We hired the Iron Broo Duo and had a ceilidh and disco package. The booking process was nice and simple, costs were clearly outlined and every question I had was answered fully and quickly. On the day of our wedding we had a very last minute adjustment to the schedule that they handled with ease. We had a lot of enthusiastic guests who had never been to a Ceilidh before and had a good laugh when things went wrong but the band were excellent at managing the chaos and getting everyone engaged in the dances.
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Alenza Sent on 24/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A must have!

From the moment we started to plan our wedding, we knew we wanted Iron Broo! Having attended a few of their ceilidhs in the past, we were keen to hear them again. We couldn't have asked for anything more, the music and dancing was incredible (as per usual). Many of our guests had never attended a ceilidh before but they made the process of learning all the steps easy. They were also extremely accommodating, able to play a requested song for our first dance with less than a weeks notice!

Thank you so much Iron Broo! It was a pleasure to have you at our wedding.
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Ife B. Sent on 19/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant!!!

We recently had Iron broo duo play at our wedding on 4th November 2023 and they were fantastic! A lot of guests had never been to a ceilidh before and they all really enjoyed it, especially the kids! Great communication from the first contact we made with Charlie. We highly recommend Iron Broo!
Ian
Ian Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Super Ceilidh Band

Iron Broo played at our family and friends ceilidh in July. It was a two piece band - talented musicians who played in varying styles. Iron Broo chose the dances - a mix of traditional and new ceilidh dances. The explanations of the dances were very clear. Many of our guests commented on how good Iron Broo were. We would definitely recommend them.
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Robin Sent on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceilidh Band

Hired for ceilidh, very accomodating and friendly. Their professionalism is evident from their manner with me and their reputation with others when we mentioned who we had hired. Played a requested tune for our first dance. Called/instructed on the dances which was very necessary and useful for people unfamiliar. Flexible on day when time for break and end called. Hired 4 players including a fiddle and sounded great!
Had heard play before, and look forward to hearing again.
Pauline
Daniel Sent on 24/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way

Iron Broo were fantastic from the moment we book them to the big day. Flexible, quick back and forth messaging, and accomodating.
They were quickly set up on the day and ready to party. Part of our guests weren't Scottish and had no clue what a Ceilidh even was, but the band managed to make them all comfortable and part of our dance floor.
Being a pro at accordion they were able to indulge my musette fancy, being French and all.
Every steps were explained and taught perfectly. We all had an amazing time and I couldn't recommend Iron Broo enough for how special they managed to make our big day feel.
Absolute professionals!!
Chantal
Chantal Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Ceilidh Party

They came all the way to Luxembourg to do a ceilidh with our Year 8 students and it was simply fantastic! They really motivated our students to take part in the dancing and the students ended up loving it! Thank you so much again! It was an amazing event!
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