Parties & Events
Reliable, distinctive live music for events across Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Check AvailabilityTrusted for corporate events, private parties, and public celebrations.
From intimate dinners to formal corporate gatherings, performances are tailored to the setting, audience, and timing of the event.
Performances are tailored to the setting, audience, and flow of your event.
Corporate events
Gala openings, product launches, award nights
Burns Suppers
Traditional Scots celebration with Address to the Haggis
St. Andrew's celebrations
Scottish heritage gatherings and society dinners
Private parties
House parties, reunions, or just because
Graduations
Processionals and receptions
Festivals
Highland games, Celtic heritage events, community celebrations
Public events
Outdoor festivals, markets, and community gatherings
Everything is handled for you — from timing and coordination to delivering a polished performance that fits your event.
Experience
Seven years performing professionally across the UK — at formal ceremonies, heritage sites, and private events — is the background every performance here is built on.
Seven years performing in the United Kingdom
Weddings, funerals, public ceremonies, and formal events with a strong grounding in Highland tradition.
Official piper at Lancaster Castle
One of England's historic ceremonial sites, including performances for major civic and royal commemorations.
Events across Austin and Central Texas
From graveside services to corporate events, festivals, and private celebrations.
$350
Starting price
Starting at $350 depending on event type, timing, and performance length.
30–60 min
Typical set length
Longer sets available — ask for a quote
Full regalia
Full Highland attire included
Kilt, jacket, sporran — the full look
Hosting Reassurance
Hosts need more than a striking sound. They need someone who is easy to coordinate, appropriately presented, and comfortable in front of a crowd.
Confident in public-facing roles
Suitable for openings, featured entrances, civic gatherings, and occasions where the piper becomes part of the event's atmosphere and presentation.
Flexible around your run of show
Set length, arrival timing, and cue points can be adjusted to match a formal program, cocktail window, or surprise appearance.
Distinctive without feeling novelty-driven
The full regalia, tone, and musical choices are handled with enough restraint to suit premium venues and professional settings.
Local Event Search Paths
Event searches split by occasion, season, and scale. These pages keep the path direct for planners, companies, clubs, and families who need one named local piper, clear starting rates, and a date-specific availability answer.
Direct event page for corporate gatherings, private parties, civic ceremonies, and featured Highland performances.
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Scottish society dinners, Burns Suppers, country clubs, restaurants, and January cultural events.
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Irish pubs, breweries, corporate events, private parties, and March 17 scheduling across Central Texas.
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Irish, Scottish, Celtic, and heritage-event searches that need Great Highland pipes and direct coordination.
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Compare one polished Highland piper with a larger pipe band before booking the wrong scale of music.
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Age-appropriate live bagpipes, Highland dress, Scottish history, classroom questions, and cultural learning programs.
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Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Hill Country, and nearby Central Texas event coverage.
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What types of events do you perform at?
Corporate gatherings, festivals, parades, holiday parties, Burns Night suppers, retirement celebrations, grand openings, golf tournaments, and more. If your event could use a memorable entrance or atmosphere, the pipes are a great fit.
How long is a typical performance?
Most event sets run 30 to 60 minutes, which can be continuous or split into segments around your schedule. Longer performances are available — just ask for a quote.
Can you play indoors and outdoors?
Yes. Bagpipes work beautifully in both settings. For indoor events, Ryan adjusts volume and positioning to suit the space without overwhelming conversation.
Do you take requests for specific songs?
Absolutely. Popular choices include Scotland the Brave, Amazing Grace, and Highland Cathedral. If there is a particular tune you would like, Ryan can often learn it with enough notice.
What is included in the performance fee?
The fee covers the full performance in traditional Highland dress regalia, travel within the Austin metro area, coordination with your event planner or point person, and a pre-event consultation to plan timing and tune selections.
From Past Events
We hired Ryan to surprise my best friend on the morning of her birthday. He arrived early, was incredibly pleasant, communicative, affordable enough for me and my friends to book, and had amazing skills! This is a memory I will never forget. THANK YOU RYAN!!
We had Ryan, and 2 drummers, play our St Patrick's day brunch and it was one of the coolest things we have ever done! The music is so powerful and impressive; our guests loved it!!! Ryan was very responsive during our communication and very accommodating of our plans and time constraints. I can't say enough good things about the whole experience; it was awesome!!!
Ryan came and played during our St. Patrick's Day parade. Afterwards, he walked around to the classrooms, took pictures, answered questions, and talked about his culture. He is amazing with the children and knows how to give explanations on their level. Will definitely be booking him again soon!
Get To Know Ryan
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
See Guthrie Highland Pipes on Google Maps — reviews, photos, and contact details for the Austin and Round Rock area.
Open profileMeet the piper
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
Read what families, couples, and hosts say after the event — or leave a few words of your own.
View detailsWhere Ryan plays
Austin, Round Rock, the Hill Country, and the Central Texas cities Ryan regularly serves.
View detailsFinding the right fit
When one Highland piper is the perfect fit — and when a full pipe band might suit your event better.
View detailsBook directly with Ryan
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsEvery inquiry gets a personal reply from Ryan — clear answers on availability, pricing, and next steps.
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