Funerals and memorial services
Graveside services, chapel exits, celebration-of-life gatherings, procession moments, and respectful short-notice support.
Kyle Highland Bagpiper
A professional bagpiper for Kyle services, weddings, and events
Traditional Highland piping, full Highland dress, and direct coordination for Kyle funerals, weddings, family gatherings, schools, and civic events.
Check Kyle AvailabilityWhy People Choose Ryan
Local coverage for the south Austin and I-35 corridor
Kyle bookings often need a performer who can move quickly, coordinate clearly, and bring the right ceremonial tone. Ryan provides direct booking with professional UK piping experience and Austin-area availability.
Weddings and family events
Ceremony entrances, recessionals, cocktail-hour music, birthdays, anniversaries, and Scottish or Irish family traditions.
Schools, civic, and private programs
Cultural programs, veterans ceremonies, graduations, openings, retirement events, and distinctive featured music moments.
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 detailsPlanning bagpipes for a Kyle event
Send the date, time, location, event type, and the moment where the pipes should be heard. Ryan will confirm availability, quote clearly, and coordinate with the person managing the event.
Kyle and nearby coverage
Regular coverage includes Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, south Austin, Wimberley, New Braunfels, and nearby Central Texas communities.
Simple tune planning
Amazing Grace, Going Home, Highland Cathedral, Scotland the Brave, The Last Post, and other traditional selections can be matched to the event tone.
Direct event coordination
Ryan can coordinate arrival, placement, cueing, attire, and tune timing with the funeral director, planner, venue, school contact, or family point person.
Kyle starting rates
From $300
Kyle funerals and memorials start at $300. Weddings start at $400, and events start at $350. Final pricing depends on schedule, exact location, and performance scope.
Common questions
Can you play a funeral in Kyle on short notice?
Often, yes. Funeral and memorial requests are commonly short notice. Send the date, time, and location and Ryan will confirm availability quickly.
Do you serve Kyle weddings and private events?
Yes. Ryan can play ceremony entrances, exits, cocktail hour, family heritage moments, private parties, school programs, and civic events in Kyle and nearby communities.
Is Kyle part of your Austin-area service area?
Yes. Kyle is part of the regular Central Texas service area for most bookings, with final pricing based on event type, exact location, and schedule.
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.