David

Introducing David

Bio

David’s English teacher, who was an ex-Captain in the Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch), lost no time in finding a set of bagpipes for David to play in the school Corps. Later at university in Leeds, he met with a mentor and piping expert which catapulted David’s pipe progression to the next level.

David became Pipe Corporal of the City of Leeds Pipe Band in the early stages of his career and was among the ranks of pipers when the band lifted the coveted grade 4 championship at the Cowal Highland Gathering in 1968.

Piping has been instrumental in taking David all around the world, including exchange visits in France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Poland, Russia, Ukraine & America. His musical abilities with the Scottish bagpipes have been used in several drama productions, in videos, film & television and has played for Royal occasions – in 1983, for Queen Margeritha of Denmark at Rosenburg Palace, Copenhagen. David has been a guest Piper with the 1st batt. Scots Guards and is currently a member of a highly regarded band in his home town. David is one of only three UK pipers to be awarded a State Knighthood.

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Career highlights

  • Personal Piper to the Duke of Hamilton
  • Official Piper for The Royal Celtic Society (following John D. Burgess)
  • Piper with the 1st Batt. Scots Guards

Uniform options

  • No.1 Military Uniform
  • Standard Day Dress
  • Tartans include

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Testimonials

“David recently attended my grandads 90th birthday party and we could not have asked for a more amazing piping experience. Firstly, the effort David went to in order to make my grandad feel special, relive those memories of his Scottish heritage and to give him a grand entrance into his party was astonishing. There were sure no dry eyes in the room. David’s piping was nothing short of breath taking. As a matter of fact, every single person I conversed with during the whole day brought attention to the skill and details David added to my Gerry’s special day and commented on how thoroughly impeccable David’s piping was. You will sure be our only recommendation for a piper In the future. Thank you!”
Sophie
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“We just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you so much for being a part of our wedding at Rockingham Castle last weekend. You made our entrance as a married couple so special and something that our guests will never forget. Thank you also for welcoming me into the McLaughlin clan, your gift was so thoughtful. Thank you again, Katie & Andrew”
Andrew
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“It’s now been a week since my daughter’s wedding and I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for being part of the day. Everyone present thought you were outstanding. It goes without saying that you were a great attribute to the day and for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Should anyone I know enquire about a piper I will have no hesitation in recommending you, once again thank you and take care”
Brian
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Thank you for making Dad’s 90th birthday so special, not only for Dad and for his family, but also the patients and staff at Red Court. It was exciting to see the awakening response in Dad and how the pipes and your singing made him come alive once more. Something we have not seen for a long time”
“Just a quick note to say thank you so much for your part in our Daughter’s wedding at Irnham Hall Grantham. You looked fabulous in full dress and your playing was faultless whilst piping in of the bride and groom, and the toast was extra special, you were absolutely fantastic. Thank you so very much, I would 100% recommend you”
“Thank you so much for being our piper at our wedding this Summer. Your music helped to combine our cultures beautifully and make our day extra special. Walking in with you to the wedding breakfast as Mr & Mrs McGillivray was wonderful and something we will never forget. We have had so many positive and enthusiastic comments from our guests who thoroughly enjoyed listening to the bagpipes. Thank you again”

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