Funeral and memorial services
Amazing Grace, Going Home, chapel exits, graveside moments, celebration-of-life gatherings, and short-notice family services.
Buda Highland Bagpiper
A local bagpiper for Buda ceremonies and celebrations
Full Highland dress, traditional bagpipe music, and direct event coordination for Buda funerals, weddings, civic programs, family events, and private gatherings.
Check Buda AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
A practical south-metro booking path with ceremonial polish
Buda events can be intimate, formal, or celebratory. Ryan keeps the booking path direct while bringing the presentation, timing, and tone expected from a professional Highland piper.
Weddings and venues
Outdoor ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour music, heritage moments, and planner-friendly timing.
Community and private events
School programs, civic ceremonies, veterans events, birthdays, anniversaries, retirement programs, and family 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.
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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 detailsBooking bagpipes in Buda
A useful quote starts with the date, time, location, event type, and whether the pipes are needed for one featured moment or a longer appearance.
Buda and south Austin coverage
Regular coverage includes Buda, Kyle, south Austin, Dripping Springs, San Marcos, Wimberley, and nearby Hays County communities.
Music and placement
Ryan can recommend tunes, confirm whether the pipes should be indoors or outdoors, and plan placement so the music supports the event instead of overwhelming it.
Clear coordination
Ryan can coordinate with the funeral director, planner, church office, venue manager, school contact, or family contact for arrival and cueing.
Buda starting rates
From $300
Buda funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Final pricing depends on schedule, exact location, and performance scope.
Common questions
Can you play a Buda funeral or graveside service?
Yes. Ryan can play graveside services, chapel exits, processions, and memorial moments, and can coordinate directly with the funeral director or family contact.
Can bagpipes work for a Buda wedding?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies, chapel exits, cocktail-hour arrivals, and Scottish or Irish heritage moments are all strong uses for Highland pipes.
Do you travel from Austin or Round Rock to Buda?
Yes. Buda is part of the regular Central Texas service area for most bookings, with final pricing based on exact location, date, and event 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.
Request availability
The more specific the date and location, the faster the quote.