Blackford
Thistle Piping provide a full time professional bagpipe service for the wedding industry, corporate events and any occasion that would benefit from a traditional highland piper.
55 customer reviews
Hannah Barnet
Drew from Thistle Piping gave a fantastic performance at our recent wedding ceremony at Cardney Steading (Dunkeld). As well as piping in the guests on their arrival, he also led a procession down to the enchanted forest clearing where the wedding ceremony took place. Many guests commented on how Drew really enhanced the start of the day and it wouldn't have been the same without him. He was also frequently asked to be in selfies with guests! We would highly recommend Drew for any event benefiting from a piper! More...
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Kerri Morrison
Would highly recommend, Brian was absolutely fantastic playing at our wedding earlier this month at loch lomond.
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Emma Waterhouse
Drew was absolutely amazing at our wedding last month! He is so talented and all our guests, including a large number of Australians loved having a piper. It made our Scottish wedding. Before the wedding Drew was brilliant too. I was very last minute to arrange, however nothing was a bother, communication was fast, super friendly. I am so impressed and couldn’t recommended Drew highly enough. Thank you so much Drew for being a part our special day and for the lovely photos too! You are wonderful. More...
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Britt Skinner-Smith
We booked Drew to pipe for our wedding in July 2022 and I can honestly say he was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I found him so helpful and kind - especially as we had to reschedule twice due to COVID. His piping was flawless and, though it was a very warm day, he was a consummate professional. All of our guests loved having him - lots of selfies were taken - and his pipers toast was absolutely fabulous. If you're looking for a great piper who will make your day special and fun, look no further than Drew - there is no one better. Thank you again, Drew. More...
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Lynsay Thorburn
We hired Drew for our wedding at Comrie Croft! Drew was great and very easy to communicate with. I wasn't sure what pipping songs to have for the wedding and he was really helpful! Very talented and even stood out in the rain to pipe the guests in for arrival. True professional - Highly recommend! Thanks Drew! More...
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Emma McKay
Drew was a great choice for our wedding at Crieff Hydro! Quick to respond to our request & couldn't have been more helpful in the lead up to our big day including suggestions on the music choices for each part of the day. On the day, timings were perfect & contributed to making our day very special to us. Couldn't recommend him highly enough. Mr & Mrs McKay More...
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Sam Xarya Zac Anderson
I was wowed on my wedding ???????? day. This is the best piping music I have every heard. Drew played so beautiful ????. It was a perfect day. The communication with Drew leading up to the wedding was spectacular he was professional and easy to talk to. Customer service at its best. My husband and I would love to say thank you Drew, you made our day wonderful and one we will always remember forever. #best piper I have heard in over 10 years living in Scotland. You represented Drew, Scotland showed up at my wedding. Over the moon pleased. Thank you More...
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Ian Walber Wallace
A true gentleman and great piper, did us proud and would recommend Drew for any occasion thankyou.
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Mhairi Irene
Drew piped at our wedding at Tullibole Castle in April. He was fantastic, and also so helpful on the lead up to the big day - suggesting songs to welcome guests and to come down the aisle to. Would definitely recommend, thanks again Drew ☺️ More...
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Claire Rouse
Drew piped throughout the day of our wedding at Glamis church and then at Kinnettles Castle. The piping was perfect and it was so nice to be able to select the music we wanted. The guests loved it and I can’t recommend you enough. Thank you for adding to our special day. More...
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Alisa Wilson
we asked drew to pipe at my dad's funeral and we couldn't have picked a better piper to send him off. It was beautiful- he was so lovely & understanding and done an amazing job really made the burial beautiful. Thank you drew from all of my family! More...
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Amy Sestak
Can’t thank you enough for the wonderful job you did at our wedding at Comrie Croft back in October. Drew made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. Thanks so much again x
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Kirsten Dowling
Drew was absolutely fantastic when he piped at our wedding at the end of 2018. We had a large amount of guests travel from Ireland for the occasion and they loved seeing him in his traditional dress, playing as they arrived and throughout the rest of the day. Drew made a huge effort to include some Irish songs throughout the day. He also played the song I walked down the aisle to as we began to have our first photos as husband and wife, what a beautiful touch. We appreciate your hard work, passion and professionalism. Thank you Drew More...
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Sarah Robertson
We were lucky enough to have Drew play at our wedding yesterday and he was such a pro and really made the day feel complete! We all got quite emotional hearing the pipes and helped organize us when being piped into dinner! Couldn’t recommend him enough! More...
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Ailsa Ramsay-King
Drew was fantastic, I’m so glad we chose you for our amazingly special day. A Scottish wedding without a piper?? Never! Was a great touch and made us feel so excited getting piped into the room and of course down the isle. Would highly recommend drew. Thank you ???? More...
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Daniel Tucker
Drew was incredible yesterday and a lovely addition to our wedding to make it that bit more Scottish for my family from down south
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Gem Crozier
Drew played amazingly on our wedding day - he was so professional and made us feel like nothing was too much trouble. He also took and uploaded some lovely photos of our day which was such a lovely touch. Thank you so much Drew for helping to make our day special- I would highly recommend using Drew for your special day! More...
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Fhern Hunter
Drew was great from start to finish. Very talented, professional and friendly. Also love that he took some great photos on the day. Thanks again Drew �
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Katy Kuhlwilm
Drew piped for our wedding in Balquhidder this month. He looked and sounded great and went down a treat with our oversees guests! Thank you so much, Drew!
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Lynsey Bremner
We were lucky to have Drew at our wedding at the end of May. He is a lovely guy and everyone enjoyed him playing. He gave our guests an amazing experience. Would highly recommend him to anyone More...
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Jillian Meikle
Drew piped at my dad's fruneral he helped give my dad a graat send off wich my whole family would like to give you a special thanks and would highly recommend thank you so much jillian,
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Laura Wallace
We had the pleasure of having Drew piping at our wedding last year. Loved hearing him play as I got ready and our guests arrived, piped at our ceremony and afterwards. Added such a lovely tone to the day. He even did a special request; a song that means alot to my Dad. Talented and a lovely man. Thanks again Drew More...
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Laura Jane Bell
Thank you so much for providing such a great service at our wedding in Blair Atholl in July. We had so many great compliments about you and your playing. Highly recommend xxx
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Kari-Lee Ford
Drew saved the day for me - let down by piper won a competition - he was there all day it seemed pleasure to have you at our wedding thanks again �
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Laura Miller
Drew is a complete gentleman and an excellent piper who made our ceremony so special. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Kathryn MacLeod
Drew piped for us at our wedding at the end of April and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding piper ( he's currently featured in STV's specsavers advert) so that just proves how talented and what a professional he is! Looked so smart in the full get up and impressed all our friends and family , especially those from south of the border. More...
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Debbie McKinnon
Drew piped for us at our wedding in May, and he truly was fantastic! He played for our guests arriving (on top of the castle), piped myself and bridal party down the aisle, and then carried on playing for the reception. Everyone commented on how great Drew was and at the length of time he played for. Not only is he a great piper, he is genuinely lovely too � I would absolutely recommend Drew to anyone looking for a brilliant piper! More...
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Janie Baxter
Thank you so much for Saturday at Comrie Croft - Caledonia has a such a special meaning to us all , and for Rachel and her dad to walk down the aisle to the sound of your pipes and this very emotive tune will be a memory that I will treasure ,as will all our guests - thank you once again and apologies for not getting to speak to you in person on the day xx
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Melissa Reekie
What an amazing man! Couldn’t fault him at all. Thank you for being a part of our special day.
Everyone loved you, soon as I heard you play I had goosebumps and the tears started rolling down my face..
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Emma Miller
We met Drew at our very first wedding fair and were delighted that he was able to play at our wedding last month. Drew did such a great job all day and was so professional to work with. We've already recommended him to our friends getting married soon! Thanks again, Emma and Gavin Miller. More...
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Kieran Grant
Me and my wife had drew play the bagpipes at our wedding on 21st july 2018 and he was amazing we loved his Scottish poem he said after the ceremony it added to our wedding theme and made that bit more special. Thanks again..
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Annmarie A Murray
Words can’t describe how much our wedding day went and that drew was an amazing part of that! He played beautifully and all our guests loved it. Thank you so much Drew and we will be recommending you to anyone who is looking for a piper! Mr and Mrs Murray More...
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Colin Lockhart-Fleming
We truly felt honoured to have Drew pipe our wedding, warming up our guests prior to piping everyone up to the walled garden at Cambo in May, he played at the perfect moment during our ceremony then piped us back to the house. We would highly recommend Thistle Piping - Central Scotland to anyone thinking about a grand entrance to their ceremony. Drew's professionalism is second to none. Many thanks Colin & Sammy More...
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Sophia Westerhuis Marshall
We cannot thank Drew enough for playing at our wedding last weekend at Kinnettles Castle. Himself and drummer Stephen were tremendous all day.
A pleasure to deal with before the wedding and both fantastic guys on the day. All of our guests commented on how good you both were and having the piper and drummer package really added something a wee bit different. Thanks again guys and all the very best from us both.
Sophia & Ryan Marshall
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Amy Elle Mc
Andy was piper formour wedding and was absolutely fantastic! He was such a good sport and even let our good friend have a shot of his pipes so he could play for his wife (who had been asking to hear him play for 13 years! ) - have an amazing video of this moment too. Drew was fantastic with booking too and on the run up to the day. I was getting in my dress when I heard the pipes start. Goosebumps! Brilliant company! Don't hesitate to book. More...
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Sarah Millar
I dont think 5* are enough here! Superb service for our wedding last weekend, when it didn't get any warmer than -3 all day the tunes just kept coming, thank you once again!! S and D X
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Callum Hamilton
Drew played at our wedding at Comrie Croft a couple of weeks ago and he was excellent! Very professional throughout the whole process and even snapped some candid pictures of us during the day. He did a great job and we would definitely recommend him. More...
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Katie Muhyeddeen
Drew was fantastic at our wedding on Saturday and was also great at communicating in the lead up to the wedding. Very professional and we had so many guests commenting on how great he was. Would highly recommend. ????x
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Annmarie A Murray
Words can’t describe how much our wedding day went and that drew was an amazing part of that! He played beautifully and all our guests loved it. Thank you so much Drew and we will be recommending you to anyone who is looking for a piper! Mr and Mrs Murray More...
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Kieran Grant
Me and my wife had drew play the bagpipes at our wedding on 21st july 2018 and he was amazing we loved his Scottish poem he said after the ceremony it added to our wedding theme and made that bit more special. Thanks again..
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Emma Miller
We met Drew at our very first wedding fair and were delighted that he was able to play at our wedding last month. Drew did such a great job all day and was so professional to work with. We've already recommended him to our friends getting married soon! Thanks again, Emma and Gavin Miller. More...
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Colin Lockhart-Fleming
We truly felt honoured to have Drew pipe our wedding, warming up our guests prior to piping everyone up to the walled garden at Cambo in May, he played at the perfect moment during our ceremony then piped us back to the house. We would highly recommend Thistle Piping - Central Scotland to anyone thinking about a grand entrance to their ceremony. Drew's professionalism is second to none. Many thanks Colin & Sammy More...
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Sophia Westerhuis Marshall
We cannot thank Drew enough for playing at our wedding last weekend at Kinnettles Castle. Himself and drummer Stephen were tremendous all day. A pleasure to deal with before the wedding and both fantastic guys on the day. All of our guests commented on how good you both were and having the piper and drummer package really added something a wee bit different. Thanks again guys and all the very best from us both. Sophia & Ryan Marshall More...
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Melissa Reekie
What an amazing man! Couldn’t fault him at all. Thank you for being a part of our special day. Everyone loved you, soon as I heard you play I had goosebumps and the tears started rolling down my face..
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Jillian Meikle
Drew piped at my dad's fruneral he helped give my dad a graat send off wich my whole family would like to give you a special thanks and would highly recommend thank you so much jillian,
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Laura Miller
Drew is a complete gentleman and an excellent piper who made our ceremony so special. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Kari-Lee Ford
Drew saved the day for me - let down by piper won a competition - he was there all day it seemed pleasure to have you at our wedding thanks again �
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Fhern Hunter
Drew was great from start to finish. Very talented, professional and friendly. Also love that he took some great photos on the day. Thanks again Drew �
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Laura Jane Bell
Thank you so much for providing such a great service at our wedding in Blair Atholl in July. We had so many great compliments about you and your playing. Highly recommend xxx
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Katy Kuhlwilm
Drew piped for our wedding in Balquhidder this month. He looked and sounded great and went down a treat with our oversees guests! Thank you so much, Drew!
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What do you love most about your job?
The opportunity to positively contribute to and enhance a couple's wedding day.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have been performing at weddings for many years and could see the potential for a professional service providing quality musicians at competitive rates. On retiring from my previous occupation in 2013, it was an obvious and easy decision to make.
Why should our clients choose you?
We pride ourselves on providing pipers with the highest standard of music, dress and deportment at a cost that is competitive. Offering an unrivalled blend of excellence and value for money.
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