Austin and Round Rock coverage
Serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Marble Falls, Boerne, Kerrville, New Braunfels, and nearby communities.
Bagpiper Near Austin
A local Highland bagpiper for Austin-area ceremonies and events
When you need a bagpiper nearby, Ryan Guthrie provides direct booking, clear availability, and professional Highland piping for Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and Central Texas.
Check Local AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Nearby, responsive, and ceremony-ready
Local searches usually mean the date matters and the details need to be handled quickly. Ryan combines Central Texas availability with professional ceremonial experience in both Texas and the United Kingdom.
Direct communication
You book directly with the piper who will perform, so availability, music choices, timing, attire, and arrival details stay clear.
Formal and family events
Appropriate for funerals, memorials, weddings, veterans ceremonies, civic events, parties, and private gatherings.
Get To Know Ryan
Everything you'd want to check before booking
Choosing the right piper matters — especially for a funeral or a wedding. Ryan's story, reviews, and service area are all here so you can decide with confidence.
Find Ryan on Google
Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
About Guthrie Highland Pipes
Ryan's story — from the Capitol City Highlanders in Austin to seven years piping professionally in the UK, including Lancaster Castle.
View detailsIn their words
Reviews and kind words
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Central Texas service area
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
Bagpipe band or solo piper?
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
View detailsBook directly with Ryan
Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsLocal bagpiper service areas
Choose the closest local page for your event location
Nearby searches work best when the service area is clear. These pages connect Austin-area and Hill Country event locations to the exact cities families, couples, planners, and funeral directors use when they need a real local piper.
Austin metro
Austin bagpiperCore Austin page for funerals, weddings, memorials, veterans ceremonies, and private events inside the city.Local bagpiper in AustinDirect local booking page for people comparing Google results, GigSalad, The Bash, and Ryan's own site.Bagpipe band or solo piperUseful if you searched for a bagpipe band near Austin but may only need one professional Highland piper.Round Rock bagpiperDirect local booking page for Ryan's Round Rock home market and nearby Williamson County events.Cedar Park bagpiperLocal page for Cedar Park funerals, weddings, churches, parks, and family events northwest of Austin.Georgetown bagpiperGeorgetown service page for chapel services, retirement community events, courthouse-area ceremonies, and weddings.Leander bagpiperLeander coverage for family celebrations, memorials, schools, churches, and northwest Austin-area events.Pflugerville bagpiperPflugerville local page for east-metro ceremonies, neighborhood events, and funeral or memorial services.Kyle bagpiperKyle local page for south I-35 corridor funerals, family events, schools, weddings, and civic ceremonies.Buda bagpiperBuda service page for south Austin-area memorials, weddings, private events, and community programs.
Hill Country and I-35 corridor
Dripping Springs bagpiperHill Country wedding and event coverage for Dripping Springs venues, outdoor ceremonies, and private estates.Wimberley bagpiperWimberley page for chapel, creekside, ranch, and Hill Country destination weddings or memorials.Marble Falls bagpiperMarble Falls and Highland Lakes page for lakeside weddings, memorials, veterans ceremonies, and private events.Fredericksburg bagpiperFredericksburg service page for winery weddings, veterans ceremonies, civic events, and Hill Country gatherings.Boerne bagpiperBoerne page for western Hill Country weddings, funerals, veterans ceremonies, ranch venues, and private clubs.Kerrville bagpiperKerrville page for western Hill Country memorials, veterans programs, ranch venues, weddings, and private events.San Marcos bagpiperSan Marcos page for I-35 corridor funerals, campus events, civic ceremonies, and nearby family gatherings.New Braunfels bagpiperNew Braunfels page for funeral-home services, veterans gatherings, civic events, weddings, and private memorials.Hill Country wedding bagpiperRegional wedding page for couples and planners comparing Hill Country ceremony music options.
Get to know Ryan
Official Guthrie Highland Pipes pageConfirm the same Ryan Guthrie, business name, public profiles, rates, and direct booking path.Google and public reviewsCheck Google Business Profile proof, public review links, and the reviews page before booking.Full Central Texas service areaUse the service-area hub when the event is outside Austin or Round Rock and travel needs to be quoted.Check direct availabilitySend the date, city, event type, and timing directly to Ryan for a clear availability and pricing reply.
What to send when you need a nearby bagpiper
A quick quote usually only needs the date, start time, location, event type, and whether the music is indoors or outdoors.
Funerals and memorials
For short-notice services, Ryan can coordinate with the funeral director, cemetery, church, chapel, or family contact and keep the music plan simple.
Weddings and celebrations
For weddings, receptions, and private events, Ryan can play entrances, exits, featured sets, cocktail-hour moments, or family heritage selections.
Central Texas travel
Most Austin and Round Rock bookings are local. Hill Country, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, Boerne, and farther Central Texas events can be quoted by travel and scope.
Local starting rates
From $300
Austin-area funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Final quotes depend on location, timing, and performance length.
Common questions
Are you a bagpiper near me in Austin, TX?
If you are in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, or nearby Central Texas, yes. Ryan is local to the Austin/Round Rock area and quotes nearby events directly.
How close are you to Austin and Round Rock?
Ryan is based in the Austin area and regularly serves Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Marble Falls, Boerne, and the surrounding Hill Country.
Can I hire you directly instead of through an agency?
Yes. Guthrie Highland Pipes is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking site, so you communicate with the piper who will perform at the event.
Can you help if I searched for The Lone Star Piper?
Yes. The Lone Star Piper is the former name. The current business is Guthrie Highland Pipes, with the same piper and current Austin-area booking details.
Can I book directly with you?
Yes. This is the direct booking site for Guthrie Highland Pipes. You can send the event date, time, location, and event type and get a direct availability and pricing reply.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.