Craig

Introducing Craig

Bio

Craig has had a long and successful piping career spanning over 40 years, first learning to play the pipes at the age of ten. Since then, piping has taken him all over North America, Europe and the UK both on tours, competing and for a period, commuting to Los Angeles to play in The LA Scots, at that time the USA’s only Grade 1 band.

His most notable achievements are from the time spent in Northern Ireland playing in Grade 1, with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band where he won every Major Championship including the World Championship in 2004. Other Northern Ireland Bands include the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

Additionally, Craig has throughout his piping career played at Weddings, Funerals, Parties of every kind, and Burns Nights and Corporate events.

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Career highlights

  • Winning all major Grade 1 championships, including the World Pipe Band Championships with Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band
  • Appeared on the New Years’ Eve special of TV soap, ‘Emmerdale’
  • Played for Sir Harry Secombe

Uniform options

  • Standard Day Dress
  • Tartan includes MacKintosh

What made you learn?

Featured videos & audio

Bruce Gandy’s Farewell to the Iron Horse, General Gordon of Drummuie, John McColl’s Farewell to the Scottish Horse
Ducking & Diving, The Waterman
Tripping up the Stairs, The Hag at the Kiln, My Darling Asleep

Testimonials

“Just wanted to say how very happy we were with Craig on Saturday. Communication was good right from the start all the way up to the surprise piping performance in the local gardens. Very professional, great music and a great guy. Thank you!”
Ian
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“Thank you so much for yesterday. It was amazing and a beautiful tribute. The funeral directors said you are the best they have heard”
Anne-Marie
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“Thank you for yesterday Craig – You were brilliant and we loved having you walk Dad”
Caroline
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“Craig was friendly and professional. We chatted a few times before the wedding and ran through everything that would be needed. On the day Craig turned up on time with no hassle at all and everything ran smoothly through-out the day. Guests commented saying they really enjoyed the bagpipes – including our Scottish guests who’ve heard plenty of bagpipes in their time. A highlight for many guests was Craig piping us to the top table for dinner. Would definitely not hesitate to recommend Craig for any occasion”
Catriona
“I booked Craig to play at my Mums interment of ashes. His attention to detail was second to none. All that attended stated how personal it was and that Craig had been amazing, I would definitely recommend Craig. If your looking for a bagpiper don’t hesitate to contact Craig, you will not be disappointed”
Susan
“Brilliant piping, very smart. Even drove us to the reception when the taxi let us down”
David

Locations covered

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