Funerals and memorials
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Flowers of the Forest, chapel exits, cemetery services, private memorials, and celebration-of-life gatherings.
Kerrville Highland Bagpiper
Bagpipes for Kerrville memorials, weddings, and Hill Country events
Traditional Highland piping for Kerrville churches, cemeteries, veterans ceremonies, ranch venues, wedding settings, private clubs, and family gatherings through Guthrie Highland Pipes.
Check Kerrville AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Ceremonial piping for western Hill Country settings
Kerrville bookings often involve churches, cemeteries, veterans groups, ranch properties, private clubs, and outdoor family gatherings. Ryan keeps the plan direct, punctual, and respectful of the occasion.
Weddings and private venues
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour sets, outdoor venue cues, and Scottish or Irish family heritage moments.
Veterans and civic programs
Memorial Day, Veterans Day, retirement ceremonies, patriotic programs, club events, and formal community 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.
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 detailsBook directly with Ryan
Check availability
Send your date and location and hear back from Ryan personally — usually the same day.
View detailsPlanning bagpipes for a Kerrville event
The best quote starts with the date, exact location, event type, performance moment, and whether the pipes are needed indoors, outdoors, or across multiple event segments.
Kerrville and western Hill Country coverage
Extended coverage includes Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, Comfort, Fredericksburg, Boerne, Bandera, and nearby western Hill Country communities.
Venue and travel planning
Ranch venues, churches, cemeteries, and private clubs often need clear arrival, parking, placement, and cueing plans. Ryan confirms those details before the event date.
Travel quoted upfront
Kerrville bookings usually include a travel adjustment based on exact venue, schedule, and time on site. The quote is transparent before the date is confirmed.
Kerrville starting rates
From $300
Funerals and memorials start at $300, weddings start at $450, and events start at $350 before travel. Travel and longer coverage are quoted by exact venue and schedule.
Common questions
Who is the bagpiper behind this Kerrville 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 Kerrville funeral or memorial service?
Yes. Ryan can play graveside services, chapel exits, processions, or a single featured tune such as Amazing Grace, with direct coordination through the funeral director or family contact.
Can bagpipes work for a Kerrville wedding or ranch event?
Yes. Outdoor Hill Country venues, ranch properties, churches, private clubs, and formal family gatherings can all work well when timing and placement are planned clearly.
Do you travel from Austin or Round Rock to Kerrville?
Yes. Kerrville is part of the extended Hill Country service area, with travel quoted upfront based on the exact location, date, and scope.
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.