Lancaster Castle
Former official piper
Austin / Round Rock
Named local piper
Rates from $300
Funerals, events, weddings
Personal reply
Within a few business hours
Funeral & Memorial Availability
Share only the details you have
Ryan can help with music, timing, and funeral-home coordination. Send the service date and location if known; a complete plan is not required.
Not sure where the pipes fit yet? Use the gentle tribute planner.
Trusted across Central Texas. Funeral piping starts at $300, events at $350+, and weddings at $400+ before travel or expanded scope. Most inquiries get a personal reply from Ryan within a few business hours.
- Direct coordination with Ryan Guthrie, the intended performer
- Austin, Round Rock, Hill Country, and Central Texas availability checked by date
- Funeral, wedding, memorial, and event pricing explained before payment
Ryan reads every inquiry
Your message goes to Ryan Guthrie himself — the professional Highland bagpiper who will be at your event.
Funerals, weddings, and ceremonies
Use one form for memorial services, graveside honors, weddings, military honors, corporate events, and private gatherings.
Quote before commitment
Availability, pricing, travel, and next steps are confirmed personally before any deposit or booking agreement.
You're talking to Ryan
Inquiries come straight to Ryan Guthrie — the piper who will actually be there on the day
Clear pricing before commitment
Service fee, travel, and any add-ons are explained before a booking or payment is confirmed
Availability checked personally
Dates and details are reviewed against Ryan's calendar before the event is locked
Best fit for this page
Use this page when you want to check bagpiper availability in Austin for a funeral, wedding, graveside service, memorial, procession, reception entrance, or private event. If you already know the occasion, these pages may help first:
Booking With Ryan
What booking directly with Ryan looks like
From the first message, you're coordinating directly with Ryan — about the date, the music, the venue, and the moment you want the pipes to carry. Ryan is the intended performer; if an emergency ever changes that, you will be told and given clear options.
Not sure whether one piper or a full pipe band fits your event? Ask — Ryan will tell you honestly which is right for the moment.
One conversation, start to finish
The person who answers your inquiry is the person who arrives in full Highland dress on the day. No handoffs, no middle layer.
Everything explained up front
Rates, travel, timing, and tune selection are all settled in plain terms before any deposit or agreement.
Coordination handled with care
Ryan works directly with your funeral director, wedding coordinator, or event staff so the pipes land at exactly the right moment.
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 detailsWhat Happens Next
What happens after you reach out
The inquiry form is meant to open a conversation, not push you through an automated checkout.
Review the event details
Date, location, service type, and tune ideas are reviewed personally so the quote reflects the actual occasion.
Receive clear next steps
You will hear back with availability, pricing, and any clarifying questions needed to confirm the performance.
Book only when it feels right
Nothing is assumed from an inquiry alone. The goal is to help you decide with confidence and without pressure.
Booking Questions
What people usually want to know before they inquire
This booking form is designed for direct, personal coordination rather than an automated checkout.
How do I book a bagpiper in Austin?
Send the date, time, location, and event type through this form. Ryan reviews the details personally, confirms whether the date is open, gives a clear quote, and then handles the booking agreement and deposit only after the fit is confirmed.
Is this the official Guthrie Highland Pipes booking page?
Yes. This is Ryan Guthrie's own booking page, and he replies to every inquiry personally.
Can I check bagpiper availability before I pay?
Yes. No payment is required to inquire. The first step is a date-specific availability and pricing reply, so you know whether Ryan is open and what the event would cost before making a commitment.
What should I include when asking for bagpiper availability?
The most useful details are the event date, start time, city or venue, event type, and the moment where you want the pipes heard. Tune requests, funeral-home contact information, planner details, and travel notes can be added if you have them.
How quickly will I hear back after I submit the form?
Most inquiries get a personal reply from Ryan within a few business hours, often the same business day.
Can I use this form for funerals, weddings, and other events?
Yes. This is the main booking form for funeral and memorial services, weddings, private events, veterans ceremonies, and corporate bookings across Austin and Central Texas.
Do I need to know the exact tunes before reaching out?
No. If you are not sure what fits the occasion, Ryan can suggest appropriate tune options after you submit the date, location, and event type.
What if I am deciding between one piper and a full pipe band?
Many people use bagpipe band, pipe band, bagpipes, and bagpiper interchangeably. Guthrie Highland Pipes books Ryan as a solo Highland piper, which is usually the right fit for funerals, weddings, memorials, entrances, and short ceremony moments. Use the bagpipe band comparison page if you are deciding between one piper and a full pipe band.