Funeral and memorial services
Graveside services, chapel exits, church memorials, celebration-of-life gatherings, and short-notice family services.
Cedar Park Highland Bagpiper
A local bagpiper for Cedar Park services, ceremonies, and celebrations
Ryan Guthrie of Guthrie Highland Pipes serves Cedar Park families, planners, churches, venues, and organizations with full Highland dress, direct coordination, and traditional bagpipe music.
Check Cedar Park AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Close enough for short notice, formal enough for the moment
Cedar Park bookings often need a piper who can respond quickly and still bring ceremonial polish. Ryan combines Austin-area availability with professional UK piping experience and careful event coordination.
Weddings and receptions
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour music, Scottish heritage moments, and planner-friendly timing.
Community and private events
Veterans ceremonies, school programs, civic events, birthdays, anniversaries, 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.
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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 Cedar Park
A useful quote starts with the date, time, location, and event type. Ryan confirms availability, recommends music when needed, and coordinates the cue with the funeral director, planner, venue, or family contact.
Cedar Park and nearby coverage
Regular coverage includes Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, northwest Austin, Georgetown, and nearby Williamson County and Travis County communities.
Music that fits the room
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, and other traditional selections can be matched to funerals, weddings, veterans honors, or celebrations.
Indoor and outdoor guidance
Highland pipes are strongest outdoors. Indoor Cedar Park events work best as short featured moments in larger chapels, churches, halls, gyms, or event rooms.
Cedar Park starting rates
From $300
Cedar Park funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $450, and events start at $350. Longer appearances, unusual timing, and added travel are quoted clearly before booking.
Common questions
Who is the bagpiper behind this Cedar Park page?
Guthrie Highland Pipes is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking business for Highland bagpipe performances. The Lone Star Piper was an earlier name for the same piper.
Can you play a funeral in Cedar Park on short notice?
Often, yes. Funeral and memorial bookings are commonly short notice. Send the date, time, and location and Ryan will confirm availability quickly.
Do you coordinate with Cedar Park churches, venues, or funeral staff?
Yes. Ryan can coordinate arrival, placement, tune timing, and cues directly with the funeral director, planner, officiant, venue manager, or family contact.
Is Cedar Park considered local?
Yes. Cedar Park is treated as part of the Austin-area core service area for most bookings, with the final quote based on event type, time, and exact location.
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.