- Seattle, WA
- Bagpiper
- $225 and up
Rachel P. said
“Neil was outstanding from our first conversation; caring, passionate and very helpful. His excellent bagpiping made our Celebration of Life that much more special. Thank you, Neil. ”
Overview
Experienced Vancouver-area bagpiper available. Looking for that perfect note for your celebration of life, wedding, birthday party, graduation, or any special occasion? A bagpiper is imaginative and impactful. I can play in your backyard or garden while guests listen, or march into your party as a surprise. I play "Happy Birthday to You", "Scotland the Brave" , "Amazing Grace" and all the classics. A great way to send your love. Call anytime.
Reviews
7 reviews
Martin
December 11, 2025Mike was amazing. Charming and informative
Mike was amazing. Charming and informative. Everyone at the party loved him.
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Anthea M.
August 31, 2025Exactly what we wanted
Mike was skillful and gracious and exactly what we needed at our mother‘s memorial. Thank you Mike for adding so much to our day.
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Randy G.
June 9, 2024We thought he did a great job!
For my mother's celebration of life she had requested a piper to play some of her favorite songs. He did a wonderful job and everyone loved the songs he played. He was there ahead of the requested time and also enjoyed interacting with our grand kids that were there. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
thanks,
Randy Gomm
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Martin M.
February 26, 2023Great!!!
Mike was the perfect inclusion to our charity event. He was communicative, prompt and on time, and seemed genuinely invested on how to help make our event a success. Highly recommend!!
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Norman G.
September 19, 2022First class experience
Mike is the consummate professional, not only a skilled piper, but charming as well. In addition, he has the knack of reading his audience, which adds to the event. Highly recommended.
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Booking information
Price range: $200-$300
What to expect
A highland Scottish bagpiper can play as guests are arriving at a venue: a funeral service, a wedding or lead guests or grieving family members into a memorial. A piper can play the lament at a graveside, and he or she can announce the wedding of a new couple. A birthday isn`t complete without Happy Birthday on the pipes as the cake is brought in. Or an evening isn`t complete until the piper plays down the sun. The possibilities of adding that something special to your event can be delivered by a bagpiper.
About
There are moments in life when the sound of the bagpipes is the perfect note to celebrate a birthday, commemorate a beginning, an end, or those special occasions when you want to deliver an impact or leave a lasting impression.
A Highland bagpiper stirs emotions at funerals and life celebrations. At weddings, a sense of joy. Special occasions such as birthdays or surprise parties become instantly memorable with a bagpiper. Burns Suppers, graduations, New Year’s parties, a sales event, or marching in head table guests; a bagpiper delivers impact.
I’ve been playing the bagpipes for 40-years. I am the Exec. Director of ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games, producer of The Irish Fusion Festival and a former director of the venerable BC Pipers' Assn. I formerly played with Vancouver's Triumph Street Pipe Band (III), the Sir. John A. MacDonald Pipe Band, the Halifax Police Pipe Band and the RCMP E. Division Pipe Band (BC). Contact me at the with any questions or to discuss your event.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
10
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Burnaby, BC
November 2025
07
Friday
School Assembly
8:30am - 10:30am
•
Surrey, BC
August 2025
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
North Vancouver, BC
May 2024
25
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
North Vancouver, BC
February 2023
23
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 6:45pm
•
North Vancouver, BC
September 2022
18
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Vancouver, BC
June 2020
26
Friday
Wedding
1:00pm - 4:00pm
17
Wednesday
North Van event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
September 2019
08
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Burnaby, BC
November 2018
17
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Richmond, BC
October 2018
05
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Maple Ridge, BC
May 2017
18
Thursday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Brewster, WA
July 2016
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Bellingham, WA
January 2016
08
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Bellingham, WA
September 2014
10
Wednesday
Funeral Service
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Surrey, BC
Set list
Airs & Laments:
Bells of Dunblane
Bonny Black Isle
Amazing Grace
Lord Lovat's Lament
Jasmine Flower
Skye Boat Song
Hector the Hero
The Dark Isles
Highland Cathedral
Danny Boy
Mist Covered Mountains
Auld Lang Syne
Inisheer
Going Home
Ode to Joy
Road to McGans
Loch Lomond
Come By the Hills
Hornpipes:
Sandy's New Chanter/The Devil's Staircase
Royal Scots Polka
Sandy Boyd's March/Donald MacLean of Oban
Road to the Isles
Libertine Polka
Marches:
Scotland the Brave/Minstrel Boy
Green Hills of Tyrol/When the Battle is O'vr
Glendaruel Highlanders/100 Pipers
Cutting Bracken
Testimonials
“Thanks so much Mike. Remembrance Day is such an important part of our school year; your contribution was greatly appreciated. I’d love to have you come back next year.”
– Rob McLeod
Mike played at our Mom’s Celebration of Life. I told him a bit about Mom, she had been a WAC in WW2, and the mood we wanted and he played just the right selection of tunes. Many of our guests commented on his skilled playing. Mike was prompt, friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend him. Thanks again Mike!
– Sharon
“Mike played at my daughter’s wedding in Crescent Beach, White Rock in September 2012. He is so personable and accommodating – he also has wonderful ideas about songs and placing that make him a delight to work with. Our entire wedding party walked on the beach to our dining venue – Mike was there early and piped the entire wedding party and then stayed playing to ensure that the wedding party was safely inside the venue. He also then stayed for a little longer playing, much to the delight of the entire restaurant, and people simply passing by.”
– Ryan and Breena
“I’d like to thank you, Mike, for your moving musical performance at the Scottish wedding ceremony I officiated at Furry Creek. While I incorporated Celtic ritual and readings throughout the ceremony, it was truly your professional piping that gave it a magnificent final touch!” “The best ceremonies are those that tug at our heart strings. Yes – I may be biased (as I too am Scottish!), but what instrument could be more emotionally stirring and invigorating than the pipes?!” “I hope to work with you again in the future.”
– Roxanne Thornton,
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