Your ultimate, professional piping experience in Ayrshire

Andy is a professional bagpiper with over 36 years experience, starting at the age of 11. After joining the Scots Guards at the age of 16 he has gone on to play for Harwich & District Pipes & Drums, Scots Guards Association, Waltham Forest Pipe Band and later became the Pipe Major of Harwich & District Pipes & Drums as well as the Stour Valley Pipe Band. Andy is now an active member of Ayr Pipe Band Society based in Ayr, Scotland. He also played in Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade with the Household Division every year back in the 90's.

Available for your Wedding or Function

Whatever the event, be it a Wedding, Funeral, Party or Celebration, the bagpipes can add that extra touch of style to any occasion. I have a range of uniforms and Tartans to suit any event. My rates are very competitive so why not drop me a line for more information or to make a booking. I am based in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland and able to travel throughout Scotland.

You can email me directly at: andy@essexpiper.co.uk or by using the form on the contact page.

My claim to fame!

One of my proudest claims is that of being the personal bagpiper to Mohammed Al Fayed, one time owner of the world famous Harrods in London. I also had a small part in the film The Avengers back in 1997, which starred Sean Connery.

Harrods Bagpiper. Essex Piper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Look no further for your ultimate, professional piping experience

"If you want a little touch of traditional Scotland with a resplendent piper in full ceremonial regalia and the haunting sound of the pipes, then look no further"
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