Funerals
Austin metro funerals and memorials start at $300, including direct coordination and full Highland dress.
Austin Bagpiper Pricing
Clear pricing before you book a bagpiper in Austin
Simple starting rates for funerals, weddings, and events, with travel and unusual timing explained before anything is confirmed.
Get an Exact QuoteWhy People Choose Ryan
No mystery pricing
Most bookings fall into one of three clear ranges. The final quote depends on service type, location, travel, time on site, and any special music or coordination needs.
Weddings
Wedding ceremony coverage starts at $400, with additional coverage quoted by scope and time on site.
Events
Corporate events, parties, and ceremonies start at $350, depending on schedule and performance format.
Current published rates
If a directory profile shows partial or outdated pricing, use this page as the current Guthrie Highland Pipes rate guide before requesting availability.
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.
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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.
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Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsAustin bagpiper pricing hub
Price the booking by occasion and location
The cleanest quote comes from the event type, location, timing, and direct local details. These links keep pricing connected to the pages that explain each booking context.
Price by event type
Funeral bagpiper pricingFuneral, memorial, chapel, graveside, and Amazing Grace bookings starting at the published funeral rate.Wedding bagpiper pricingWedding ceremony, recessional, cocktail-hour, and Hill Country venue pricing context from the wedding page.Event bagpiper pricingCorporate events, private parties, Burns Night, St. Patrick's Day, school programs, civic events, and featured sets.Bagpipe band or solo piperCompare solo-piper pricing with the larger scale and coordination needs of a full pipe band.
Get to know Ryan
Official Guthrie Highland Pipes profileDetails connecting Ryan Guthrie, the Guthrie brand, public profiles, service area, and direct booking.Austin bagpiper reviewsRead reviews on Google, GigSalad, The Bash, and PartySlate.Service areaAustin, Round Rock, Williamson County, Hill Country, I-35 corridor, and Central Texas travel context.Direct exact quote requestSend the date, city or venue, event type, timing, and music request for a current quote from Ryan.
What affects the quote
A bagpiper quote should be easy to understand. The goal is to give you a number that fits the actual event, not surprise you later.
Location and travel
Austin metro travel is usually included in the base rate. Hill Country and out-of-area bookings may include a transparent travel fee.
Time on site
A graveside funeral may need one or two short pieces. A wedding or corporate event may need arrival music, a ceremony moment, and a featured set.
Music and coordination
Standard repertoire is included. Highly specific or non-standard tune requests may need lead time and preparation.
Starting rates
$300 / $400 / $350
Funerals from $300, weddings from $400, and events from $350. The fastest way to get an exact quote is to send the date, location, and event type.
Common questions
How much does it cost to hire a bagpiper in Austin?
For Guthrie Highland Pipes, Austin-area funerals and memorial services start at $300, weddings start at $400, and corporate events or private parties start at $350. The final quote depends on the date, exact location, travel, time on site, and whether the event needs one short ceremonial moment or multiple performance segments.
Why do weddings cost more than funerals?
Weddings usually require more time on site, more cue coordination, and more planning around the ceremony, venue, and photography schedule.
Is travel included?
Austin metro travel is usually included in the base rate. Longer Hill Country or out-of-area travel is quoted clearly before booking.
Can I get a quote before committing?
Yes. Send the date, location, and event type and Ryan will reply with availability and a clear quote.
What if I saw a different price somewhere else?
Use this pricing page as the current Guthrie Highland Pipes rate guide. Directory snippets and public profiles can lag or simplify rates, so the reliable quote comes from Ryan after he has the date, location, event type, timing, and scope.
Ready to check the date?
Send the date, location, and event type. Ryan will reply personally with availability, pricing, and the simplest next step.
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The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.