ED ARNOLD · THE YORKSHIRE BAGPIPER
A Scottish bagpiper for your
special occasion.
Weddings, funerals and celebrations.
Played with care, across Yorkshire and beyond.
I’ve been playing the bagpipes for over 30 years, performing at thousands of weddings, parties, funerals, corporate events and more. I’ve competed with various pipe bands and regularly perform with Gaelforce, Yorkshire’s Celtic rock band.
As well as playing at events in Yorkshire, I’m much in demand throughout the surrounding regions, easily accessible from Sheffield. I’ve played at numerous events across Europe and always welcome international bookings.
I taught bagpipes at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate for over eight years and currently offer one-to-one tuition, online and in person locally.
BASED IN SHEFFIELD · AVAILABLE ACROSS YORKSHIRE
Bagpiper hire across Yorkshire
I’m based in Sheffield and available for weddings, funerals, parties and events across Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, York, Huddersfield, Halifax and Doncaster. I also travel throughout the surrounding regions and welcome bookings further afield.
WATCH & LISTEN
A wedding entrance at The Forbidden Corner
Here I am piping in the bridal party to “Flower of Scotland” at The Forbidden Corner, Yorkshire.
A favourite tune, an entrance, everyone turning to listen. It’s a lovely part of the day to be involved in.
Pipes for your wedding ↗Click play to load YouTube. Cookies and data sharing may apply.
MUSIC FOR YOUR OCCASION
Bring the sound of Scotland to your event
A celebration, a farewell or a gathering of friends. Tell me what you’re planning, and we’ll find the right music for it.
Weddings
Wedding piping from £250From welcoming your guests to piping you into the reception, I’ll help you choose the right moments.
Explore wedding piping ↗
Funerals & memorials
Funeral piping from £200A thoughtful musical farewell, with tunes chosen to remember someone special.
Funeral piping ↗
Parties & events
Burns Suppers, birthdays, military dinners and public events — tell me what you have in mind.
Plan your event ↗
Care homes
Familiar Scottish and Irish tunes, with music and volume to suit the residents and the room.
Ask about a visit ↗GENUINE WORDS FROM CLIENTS
Kind words,
lasting memories.
A few excerpts from feedback clients have shared about their celebrations.
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OUT & ABOUT
Beyond the
wedding aisle.
From a Remembrance Sunday parade in Baildon to playing live with Gaelforce — a little more of what I do.
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Remembrance Sunday, Baildon
Playing at the parade in West Yorkshire.
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Live with Gaelforce
I also play with Yorkshire’s Celtic rock band.
More of my playing ↗A FEW PRACTICAL DETAILS
Booking questions
How do I check if you’re available?
Send me your date, venue and the kind of occasion you’re planning through the contact page, or call 07846 505260. We can talk through where the pipes would fit in.
How much does it cost?
Have a look at my fees and services, then get in touch with your plans so I can give you a quote for your occasion.
Can you help me choose the music?
Yes — if you’re unsure what to choose, I’m happy to talk through some tunes. If there’s a particular piece you have in mind, mention it when you enquire and we can discuss it.
Do you travel outside Yorkshire?
Yes. I’m based in Sheffield and regularly play in the surrounding counties. I’m also happy to discuss events further afield, including overseas.
Can you play indoors?
Yes. The Highland pipes have a powerful sound, so the space makes a difference. I also play electronic pipes, which allow a lower volume for smaller rooms and quieter moments.
LET’S TALK
What have you
got planned?
Send me your date, venue and a little about your occasion. If you’re not sure where the pipes would fit in, I’m happy to talk it through.
Ask about your date ↗Or call me: 07846 505260