James

Introducing James

Bio

James started playing the bagpipes at George Heriot’s School in Edinburgh nearly 15 years ago where he received high level tuition from some of the best pipers in Scotland. When James went to university he entertained his fellow classmates with his musicianship, then played with Edinburgh’s Stockbridge Pipe Band during the holidays.

Since moving to London James has taken his piping much more seriously and now is a front rank player with the top pipe band in London. James continues to receive tuition from a number of top players around the world and is growing in his development day by day.

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Career highlights

  • Piping for the First Minister of Scotland at Edinburgh Castle
  • The KKL Concert Hall in Lucerne
  • Annabelle’s Club in Mayfair on new year

Uniform options

  • No.1 Military Uniform
  • Standard Day Dress
  • Tartan includes Meiklejohn

What made you learn?

“James is originally from Edinburgh and played in his school pipe band. There he received top tuition and played to a high standard. James has been studying and working in England for a few years now but is still very much connected to his Scottish roots. James listens to a lot of Scottish, Irish and Canadian folk music. This vibrant tradition is something that James is very proud to be part of”

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Testimonials

“Thanks again for creating such a beautiful occasion. You have been the talk of home”
Sabina
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“Hi James. Thank you! It was truly an amazing day. Everyone I spoke to loved your bagpiping. It was truly magical”
Eve
The Piping Experience Client (2023)
“Hi James. I just wanted to tell you how much we appreciated and loved having you as part of our wedding day last October. You were wonderful! My friends commented on how friendly and approachable you were. All the Scottish contingent loved your playing as a homage to my heritage. It really added something special to our day and made us both so happy!”
Alys
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Massive thank you for kick starting the Parishes’ Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. It could not have gone any better and the pieces of music you played added to the sense of occasion. We’ve had so many people contacting us to express their appreciation”
Ian
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Let me just repeat what we said last night. The whole company was most impressed with your playing and enjoyed it immensely. I believe it would be churlish to comment on your ability to entertain. Your performance was superlative. I will certainly bear you in mind if I hear of someone looking for a piper in the future”
James
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Just wanted to thank you so much for a wonderful job you did today at my Mum’s funeral. We have had people commenting all day about how amazing you were and what a tribute it was to my mum, so thank you”
Fiona
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Thank you for your unforgettable tribute today. Walking out at the end then facing you playing was a most incredible experience, we can’t thank you enough. You are a fantastic young man. We wish you luck with your future endeavors and hope to have the pleasure of hearing you play again in the future”
Dave
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Thank you so much for coming today. The residents really loved the performance. Thank you again and hope we can book you again in warm weather or when we are fully open”
Michela
The Piping Experience Client (2022)
“Honestly, thank you so much. You were such a fab addition and it felt so special to be piped in for my arrival. I loved it and so many people commented on how great you were. Thank you again”
Laura
The Piping Experience Client (2021)
“Thank you James for your wonderful piping. You made the day so much more memorable and special. Everyone should have a piper. My family loved it and so did we”
Heather
The Piping Experience Client (2021)
“Thank you again for yesterday, you were great, exactly what we had hoped for. It was a very special day for us and we appreciate your input”
Karen
The Piping Experience Client (2021)
“Thank you so much for playing at my son’s wedding.  You did a fantastic job and it was so lovely to hear the bagpipes played so well”
Libby
The Piping Experience Client (2021)
“Thank you for your wonderful piping on Friday. It was the perfect send off for Mum”
Iain
The Piping Experience Client (2021)
“I would like to thank James for  making our day very special at Llandaff cathedral. Playing Flower of Scotland, albeit, in the pouring rain, mean’t so much”
Richard
The Piping Experience Client (2020)
“James was splendid – he was a skilled player who added real spirit to our Ceilidh. He was very flexible about what he did and how long he played. I would really recommend him”
“There were lots of compliments both on the night and later about the quality of your playing. It was a real bonus to have you there”
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for coming on Saturday – you were brilliant and exactly what we were hoping for”

Locations covered

Dorset | Hampshire | West Sussex | Wiltshire | Surrey | Berkshire | London | Hertfordshire | Buckinghamshire | Gloucestershire | Oxfordshire | Bristol | Herefordshire | Worcestershire | Warwickshire | Cambridgeshire | Shropshire | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Glasgow | Stirling | Newport | Cardiff | Rhondda Cynon Taff | Bridgend | Neath Port Talbot | Swansea | Merthyr Tydfil

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