About

Seamus Mackay Piping is a wedding musician who provides unique music services to couples celebrating their big day on the Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides.

About Me

Based in the Isle of Harris, Seamus provides professional solo piping for weddings, funerals, private/corporate events or any special occasion. He brings strong musical quality, thoughtful organisation, and a professional presentation, with the goal of making your special day even more memorable.

Client Feedback

"It was a real pleasure to have Seamus play at our wedding last summer, and we would 100% recommend him for any similar occasions where an experienced, friendly and talented piper is needed!"

"We had Seamus play for our wedding in October, and would 100% recommend him. He is very talented, easy to communicate with, and his playing was the perfect touch to our day."

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music

What is included in the wedding package?

£175 (Basic) Piping at the venue before and after the service £250 (Standard) Piping at the venue before and after the service + played into your meal £300 (Full Package) Request full pack for details

How far in advance should I contact you?

At least 2 weeks before your wedding

What style of music do you offer?

Folk

Type of musical group:

Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

I have a vast repertoire of pipe music from the classics that everyone knows to some much more obscure tunes as well

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

Absolutely, I've had lots of different requests over the years. The most interesting of which being Elvis on the bagpipes

What's your experience?

I've played at a countless number of weddings all around the Western Isles, so whatever picture you have of your ideal wedding day, I will do my absolute best to accommodate

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Can you travel?

Yes, the Isle of Lewis & Harris

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, travel is included within package prices

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I can play for however long is required for your ceremony (with some small breaks for a drink of water of course!)

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

My repertoire is adaptable to all weddings ceremonies so no time is needed to prepare

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?

If the ceremony runs over an hour longer than expected then there is a small inconvenience charge for this

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer is preferred but I can also be payed in cash on the day if it is more convenient for the client

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