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🎶 Professional Scottish Bagpiper for Hire – Make Your Event Unforgettable 🎶

Looking to add a powerful, traditional Scottish atmosphere to your special occasion? I’m Max Smith, a professional bagpiper based in West Lothian, providing high-quality piping services across Scotland for weddings, funerals, events, and ceremonies.

Available for:
• Weddings
• Funerals & Memorial Services
• Birthday Celebrations
• Corporate Events
• Remembrance Services
• Parades & Public Events
• Special Occasions of All Kinds

Wedding Packages Available:
• Guests arrival music
• Bride walking down the aisle
• Signing of the register
• Recessional performance
• Reception arrival & cake cutting
• Custom package options to suit your day

Funeral Services:
Delivered with professionalism, respect, and sensitivity. Traditional tunes such as Flowers of the Forest, Amazing Grace, and any family requests can be arranged.

Why Choose Me?
• Experienced performing across Scotland
• Member of a competitive pipe band
• Reliable, professional, and well-presented
• Wide repertoire of traditional & modern tunes
• Affordable rates with flexible packages

Based in West Lothian – Available to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

I work to offer my clients, I am open to requests from all

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am open to booking prior to a 2 weeks before your event

What style of music do you offer?

Other (Bagpiping music along with some pop tunes)

Type of musical group:

Band
Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Most pipe music I can play, any specific tune requests can be met

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

Yes of course

What's your experience?

6 years as a bagpiper, 3 of them as a full time job

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, edinburgh, the lothians and fife and Glasgow Can travel further for extended fee

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depends on location

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Depends on the package a client books

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

30 mins before the due start time

Do you do open-air acts?

No

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?

Extra charges will be sorted out between myself and the client

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or cash in hand

Reviews for Max Smith Bagpiper

Elite
Elite Sent on 30/03/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Awesome piper!

We had Max booked for our wedding and WOW he really impressed us and put on a show! I 100% recommended him for your wedding to add that scottish tradition.
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9 Forrest Place, Armadale EH48 2GZ Edinburgh (Lothian & Borders)

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