Phil McConnell - Traditional Highland Bagpiper for hire

'Hello', My name is Phil McConnell, I have been playing the Highland Bagpipes for nearly 40 yrs. As a member of the Royal Artillery Army Pipe Band Liverpool, I have played on Horse Guards Parade and over the years I have been a member of the Clan McLeod Pipe Band, Chorley Pipe Band and at present, I am also a member of the Warrington Pipe Band.
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Testimonials

Hi Phil,
Craig and I would like to thank you very much for playing at our wedding on the 4th August at Shrigley Hall. I will never forget the excitement I felt when I heard you playing as we were driving towards the hotel. You really did make our wedding very special. Our guests were amazed and really did enjoy listening to play I will recommend you to anyone and I can not thank you enough, I will never forget the joy that you brought to everyone at my special occasion. I would love to put a message on your web page singing your praises your fantastic. Thanks again
Claire Buxton October 2007
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History of the Bagpipes

Bagpipes existed in many forms in many places around the world. In each country the basic instrument was the same, a bag with a chanter and one or more drones. Some of these were mouth blown while others used a bellows attachment to supply the air. The bag provided a sustained tone while the musician took a breath and allowed several tones to be played at once.
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Traditional Highland Bagpiper for all occasions

I can offer a variety of styles of dress including;

• Full dress with feather bonnet
• Evening dress with dinner jacket white shirt and Dickie bow tie
• Day dress with blazer jacket.white shirt and tie
• Three-tartan kilts Ancient MacDonald of the Isle, Black Stewart, Ancient Cameron

Whatever your special occasion, contact us today to discuss your requirements. Click here to complete our simple contact form.



I was born in Inverness and lived in Fort Augustus when I was very young, before my father and mother moved to Liverpool - the home of my mother. My grand father and grand mother moved to Fort Augustus from Inverness when my grand father took over as engineer of the famous tug boat 'The Scott'.
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Burns Night

Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on the 25th January 1759. Every year on the 25th January or around that date the world celebrates the life and work of the most famous of all Scottish poets, Robert Burns.
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Wedding Piper

The bride and the bride's maids will also be greeted before being piped in to the ceremony. I can play during the ceremony, a hymn such as Amazing grace. Or during the signing of the register. I will play as the guests are leaving and provide a few tunes while pictures are being taken.
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Funeral Piper

To mourn the passing of a loved one a Traditional piper can play at a funeral service as a means of respect and is the perfect send off for your loved one.
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