Funerals and graveside services
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, chapel exits, cemetery services, and celebration-of-life gatherings.
Georgetown Highland Bagpiper
A dignified bagpiper for Georgetown funerals, weddings, and ceremonies
Full Highland dress, calm coordination, and traditional bagpipe music for Georgetown families, churches, planners, veterans groups, and event hosts.
Check Georgetown AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
A strong fit for formal and family-centered events
Georgetown events often call for dignity, clear timing, and a musician who understands the pace of ceremonies. Ryan brings direct communication and professional ceremonial experience from Texas and the United Kingdom.
Weddings and heritage moments
Processionals, recessionals, outdoor ceremony moments, cocktail-hour music, and Scottish or Irish family traditions.
Veterans and civic ceremonies
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, retirement ceremonies, patriotic programs, and community events.
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 detailsHow Georgetown bagpipe bookings work
Send the date, time, location, and type of event. Ryan will confirm availability, help choose appropriate music, and coordinate timing with the person running the service or event.
Georgetown and Williamson County
Regular coverage includes Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Hutto, and nearby Williamson County communities.
Funeral-home and church coordination
For memorials and graveside services, Ryan can coordinate directly with the funeral director, church office, cemetery staff, officiant, or family point person.
Clear quote before booking
The quote accounts for event type, location, timing, music plan, and time on site before anything is confirmed.
Georgetown starting rates
From $300
Georgetown funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Scope, exact location, and schedule determine the final quote.
Common questions
Can you play Amazing Grace at a Georgetown graveside service?
Yes. Amazing Grace is the most common funeral request and works well for graveside services, chapel exits, or a final musical moment as guests depart.
Can you play for a Georgetown wedding?
Yes. Ryan can play ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour sets, and family heritage moments at Georgetown and nearby Hill Country venues.
Do you serve retirement-community or civic events in Georgetown?
Yes. Bagpipes work well for veterans programs, retirement ceremonies, cultural programs, Burns Night events, and private community gatherings.
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.