Piping in the haggis
A formal Highland entrance for the haggis procession, with timing coordinated around the host, kitchen, speaker, or event lead.
Austin Burns Night Bagpiper
A Burns Night piper for the haggis, the room, and the run of show
Ryan Guthrie performs in full Highland dress for Austin Burns Suppers, Scottish society dinners, country club events, restaurant programs, Hogmanay parties, and formal January 25 celebrations.
Check Burns Night AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Built for a real Burns Supper, not just background music
A Burns Night piper needs to understand the flow of the evening: guest arrival, piping in the haggis, a featured set, photos, and the balance between ceremony and celebration. Ryan brings UK professional experience and a polished Highland presence to the room.
Scottish society and club events
Appropriate for Burns Suppers, country club dinners, whisky events, Tartan Day programs, and Scottish cultural evenings.
Hogmanay and heritage celebrations
Pipes for New Year's Eve transitions, Auld Lang Syne moments, private dinners, and Scottish family celebrations.
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.
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Google Business Profile
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
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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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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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Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsBurns Night planning links
Plan the Scottish event around the right piper page
Burns Night and Hogmanay searches often start months before the date. These links connect the seasonal page to broader event, pricing, and local service-area context.
Plan the seasonal event
Event bagpiper in AustinThe broader event page for corporate programs, private parties, civic ceremonies, and seasonal Highland events.Events and parties overviewPublic service page for parties, corporate events, school programs, and featured performance moments.Bagpiper pricing in AustinStarting rates for events and guidance on travel, timing, longer sets, and multi-part appearances.Burns Night planning guideEducational article on how a piper fits Burns Night, Burns Suppers, Hogmanay, and Scottish cultural celebrations.
Plan by local area
Austin bagpiperCore Austin piper page for families, clubs, restaurants, societies, and local event organizers.Round Rock bagpiperRyan's home-market page for Williamson County private clubs, schools, restaurants, and community events.Hill Country wedding and event piperRegional page for Hill Country venues, estates, club dinners, and formal Highland-style events.Service areaCentral Texas coverage for Austin, Round Rock, Williamson County, the Hill Country, and extended event travel.
How a Burns Night piper fits the evening
Most Burns Night bookings use one or more defined moments rather than continuous background music. The best quote starts with the date, venue, run of show, expected guest count, and whether the haggis procession is part of the program.
Piping in the haggis
The most traditional role is leading or accompanying the haggis into the room before the address. The cue should be planned with the host, kitchen, and speaker.
Arrival and featured sets
Pipes can welcome guests, open the dinner, mark a toast, support a photo moment, or provide a short featured set between speeches.
Book early for January 25
Burns Night is always January 25, so large public dinners, country club programs, and society events should check availability well before December.
Burns Night bagpiper pricing
From $350
Austin-area Burns Night, Hogmanay, and Scottish cultural events start at $350. Final pricing depends on venue, timing, run of show, travel, and whether the event needs multiple pipe moments.
Common questions
Can I hire a Burns Night bagpiper in Austin?
Yes. Ryan Guthrie is available for Austin Burns Suppers, Burns Night dinners, Scottish society events, country club programs, restaurants, private gatherings, and formal Highland events when the date is open.
Can you pipe in the haggis?
Yes. Ryan can pipe in the haggis and coordinate the cue with the host, kitchen, speaker, or planning committee so the moment lands cleanly.
When should I book a piper for Burns Night?
Burns Night is January 25 every year, so December is late for larger events. Clubs, restaurants, societies, and public programs should check availability earlier when possible.
Can you play for Hogmanay or Tartan Day too?
Yes. Hogmanay, Tartan Day, whisky dinners, Scottish cultural programs, and private heritage events are all appropriate settings for Highland piping.
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.