Direct booking
You talk with Ryan directly, not a booking office. That keeps pricing, timing, and music decisions clear.
Bagpiper for Hire in Austin
One piper, full Highland dress, and a moment your guests will remember
Ryan Guthrie brings real ceremony experience — from Lancaster Castle to the Texas Hill Country — with clear rates and personal coordination from first message to final note.
Check Ryan's AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Built for people who want a real local piper, not a roster
Most clients are not booking bagpipes every week, and search results can make it hard to tell whether you found a local performer or a marketplace profile. This is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking site: one piper, one calendar, and one clear planning path.
Found Ryan elsewhere?
If you found Ryan through GigSalad, The Bash, Google, or another listing, use this page to check the piper, credentials, rates, service area, and booking path.
Central Texas ready
Available for Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, Buda, Kyle, and nearby communities.
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.
View detailsIn their words
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.
View detailsHire by occasion or location
Find the right direct-booking path for your event
People search for bagpipers for hire in different ways: by event type, by city, by song, or by urgency. These direct pages keep the booking path tied to Ryan rather than sending you back into a generic vendor list.
Hire by event type
Funeral bagpiper for hireShort-notice Austin funeral, memorial, graveside, chapel, and Amazing Grace bookings with direct funeral-home coordination.Wedding bagpiper for hireAustin and Hill Country wedding ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour moments, and Scottish heritage traditions.Event bagpiper for hireCorporate events, parties, Burns Night, St. Patrick's Day, graduations, retirements, civic programs, and private celebrations.Bagpipe band or solo piperCompare one professional Highland piper with a full pipe band before you request availability.Veterans ceremony piperVeterans Day, Armistice remembrance, VFW, American Legion, cemetery, school, and civic ceremony piping.Amazing Grace bagpiperA focused page for families who already know they want Amazing Grace for a funeral, graveside, chapel exit, or memorial.
Hire by local area
Austin bagpiperCore Austin page for hiring Ryan for funerals, weddings, events, veterans ceremonies, and private gatherings.Local bagpiper in AustinA direct local piper page for families and planners who want Ryan specifically, not another vendor list.Round Rock bagpiperRyan's home-market page for Round Rock, Williamson County, churches, funeral homes, venues, and community programs.Bagpiper near meNear-me search hub for Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander, Pflugerville, and the Hill Country.Hill Country wedding bagpiperRegional wedding page for Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Marble Falls, and destination-style venues.Service areaFull coverage map and travel notes for Austin, Central Texas, Williamson County, the I-35 corridor, and the Hill Country.
Get to know Ryan
Official Guthrie Highland Pipes profileDetails that Ryan Guthrie is the named Austin-area Highland piper behind this booking site.Google and public reviewsReview paths for Google, GigSalad, The Bash, PartySlate, and the direct Guthrie Highland Pipes site.Service areaCoverage notes for Austin, Round Rock, Williamson County, the I-35 corridor, and Hill Country events.Direct booking formSend the event date, city or venue, occasion, timing, and song request directly to Ryan.
What to know before hiring a bagpiper
The best quote for a bagpiper for hire in Austin comes from four details: the date, the time, the city or venue, and the kind of moment you want the pipes to mark. If you do not know the tune yet, that is completely normal.
For funerals
Ryan can play Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, Highland Cathedral, or another appropriate tune, usually with direct funeral-home coordination.
For weddings
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail hour, family heritage moments, and outdoor Hill Country settings all work well with the pipes.
For events
Corporate openings, parties, Burns Night, St. Andrew's Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and retirement ceremonies can be quoted by scope and schedule.
Starting price
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Send the date and location for an exact quote.
Common questions
Are you a bagpiper for hire in Austin, TX?
Yes. Ryan Guthrie is a professional Highland bagpiper for hire serving Austin, Round Rock, Central Texas, and the Hill Country for funerals, weddings, veterans ceremonies, parties, and private events.
Is this a list of bagpipers or Ryan's direct booking site?
This is Ryan Guthrie's direct booking site. If you want to compare several bagpipers, marketplace pages can help. If you want to hire Ryan specifically, this page gives the direct path.
Is it better to book directly or through GigSalad?
Either can work. Direct booking is simplest if you already want Ryan Guthrie specifically. GigSalad is useful if you prefer platform checkout, platform messaging, and a verified booking record.
Why book through Ryan's own website?
The direct site gives you the specific piper, credentials, service area, pricing context, and contact path in one place. Direct booking also avoids treating a funeral, wedding, or ceremony like a generic vendor comparison.
What information should I send first?
Send the date, time, location or city, event type, and any song requests. If you are not sure about songs, Ryan can recommend a short, appropriate plan.
Can you reply quickly for short-notice services?
Yes. Funeral and memorial requests often happen on short notice. If the date is open, Ryan will keep the quote and next steps simple.
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.