Ross

Introducing Ross

Bio

Ross fully immersed himself within the piping fraternity through subscription with the well known Robert Mathieson’s Polkemmet Colliery band in 1982 at the ripe old age of 16. Prior to this endeavor, Ross played in Grade 4 with Forth and District Pipe Band where he achieved multiple honours in the competition field. These bands became the springboard to where Ross eventually went, to compete in multiple bands thereafter within all grading levels, even within the highly acclaimed Grade 1 setting. Ross now plays within a pipe band in West Lothian, Scotland. Here he plays for the sole enjoyment and love of that beautiful instrument and performs to large crowds up and down the country.

Some of Ross’ greatest achievements include; performing at the Lorient Interceltic Festival in Brittany, France; entertaining audiences for big football matches at Hampden Park, home of the Scottish National Football Team; playing live on French National Television; and performing at the Breton Military Tattoo.

Choose Ross for you special occasion now, you will not be disappointed.

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Career highlights

Piper at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Surviving Grade 1 in the 80s
Performing at his daughters wedding

Uniform options

Standard Day Dress
Tartans include Black Watch & Isle Of Skye

What made you learn?

“Boghall and Bathgate Pipe Band were advertising for learners back in 1977 and Ross’ mum took him to their practice night to meet Bob Martin, the well known Pipe Major at the time. Ross never looked back”

Testimonials

“We decided to have a piper at our wedding pretty much at the last minute and we booked Ross who turned out to be a fantastic addition to our magical day. His professionalism was exemplary and his playing did not dissapoint. He was very neat and precise in his dress code and was of a very friendly manner. He has a vast repertoire of tunes containing the old favourites as well as some more modern tunes as well. Highly recommended”

“Ross turned up at our wedding in plenty time and immaculately turned out. His playing was excellent and just as we had spoken about with him previous to our wedding. We both would highly recommend him as a wedding piper or indeed a piper for any occasion”

“Ross was an exceptional addition to our wedding service. He turned up early, as promised, to peruse the venue to ensure everything went smoothly. His uniform was of a very high standard. We found him to be very friendly with a lovely calm manner. His playing was exceptional and he provided what we had asked him to in a very professional manner. Ourselves and many of our guests would highly recommend him”

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