Cornhill Castle Hotel
Wedding Piper Packages
Piping Services Scotland are proud to be the bagpipe suppliers for Manorview’s flagship Cornhill Castle Hotel.
Please have a quick read to find out how we can provide the finishing touch to your luxury wedding celebrations.
Use your piper to:
• Welcome the guests as they arrive at Cornhill.
• Highlight the arrival of the Bridal Party by car or coming down the stairs.
• Create the musical setting for going down the Aisle.
• Lead the cheers for the Newlyweds coming back up the aisle.
• Lead the Happy Couple out to the bandstand for photos.
• Playing leading the Top Table into the Meal.
• Playing leading the Married Couple to the top table.
There are additional options below for including a separate wedding venue, or even welcoming evening guests…
You can book through Cornhill Castle Hotel its self. Your piper will be added to your package, and payment would be made to the hotel. We will sort out the finer details with you.
Prices for the wedding piper services at Boclair are:
2027 – £290
You can listen to recordings at:
Additional Options include adding in a separate wedding venue (see next section below) for just £75; or if you have a lot of evening quests, have them welcomed for £150!
If you wish to add a separate ceremony venue, such as a church, this is only a £75 supplement.
The two venue package would include:
• Welcome the guests as they arrive for your ceremony.
• Welcome the arrival of the Bridal Party.
• Play for going down the aisle.
• Lead the cheers for the Newlyweds coming back up the aisle.
• Provide a background performance before guests go to Cornhill.
• Welcome the guests as they arrive at Cornhill Castle.
• Welcome the wedding party to the reception.
• Playing leading the Top Table into the Meal.
• Playing leading the Bride and Groom to the top table, via the cake cutting.
FAQs:
- What if we don’t want all the options?
Your package is from start to finish points, so you can select whatever items you wish.
- When will you arrive?
We will be onsite one hour before the ceremony, to start at least 45 minutes before. If you need longer, just ask.
- Do we need a meeting?
Absolutely not necessary, but we can add one if suits, it would be an additional cost. But you can call or email us at any point in your planning.
- When do we finalise our details?
Really at any time. If we don’t hear from you, we will reach out to you approx. 6 weeks before your big day.
- Can we pick Tunes?
You don’t need to, but please do if suits. Remember some tunes will not work on the pipes. We generally must memorise tunes and sometimes require transposition, which can all take time and may incur cost, but of course, just ask.
We do have a handy resource to help pick – click here.
- Can we add other options?
There are plenty of extra options to highlight your day. Please see the list below, all additions are payable to us direct.
Additional Options:
Add Ceremony Venue – £75
Evening Guest Arrival – £150
Full Military Outfit – £75
Drummer – £250
Additional Piper – £250
Address to the Haggis – £100
Meeting at Client Home – £125
Saltire Beat – Live Bag-Rock Band – £1250
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Award-Winning Bagpiper Packages for Your Cornhill Castle Hotel Wedding
Bring a sense of regal history and award-winning musical excellence to the Biggar Castle
- Award-Winning Standards: Our reputation is built on decades of elite performance. Partners Andy and Iain Melvin have established a full-time, professional agency that has set the gold standard for wedding piping in Scotland since 1996.
- A Grand Castle Welcome: The stirring sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe echoing off the castle turrets provides the ultimate “Sense of Arrival” for your guests as they approach the grand entrance.
- Expert Crowd Management: More than just musicians, our pipers act as a focal point for your day. Following your ceremony, we expertly lead the procession from the ballroom or the outdoor pavilion to the castle grounds for your group photographs.
- Greeting the Guests: Pipe at the castle’s majestic front door, offering a traditional Scottish welcome that impresses local and international guests alike.
- The Bridal Procession: Lead the bridal party into the ceremony suite with a hauntingly beautiful and perfectly timed rendition of a classic Scottish air.
- The Recessional: Lead the newlyweds out of the ceremony to a triumphant, upbeat march, announcing your new status to the world.
- Leading the Guests Outdoors: Rather than a scattered move, your piper will lead the entire wedding party in a formal procession out to the picturesque grounds for group photographs.
- A Dramatic Backdrop: We provide a continuous, high-standard musical performance while your photographer captures those iconic castle shots, ensuring there is never a “quiet” or awkward moment during the transition.
- Handover to the Cocktail Hour: Once the key photos are captured, your piper will play a final set to draw guests toward the start of the drinks reception, creating a natural and festive flow.
- Piping the Top Table: Lead the wedding party into the dining hall to a rousing 6/8 march, heightening the energy of the room.
- The “Piper’s Toast”: Many couples opt for the traditional Scottish toast, where the piper is presented with a dram of whisky to toast the health and happiness of the newlyweds.
- 2,500+ Weddings Each: Our lead pipers, Andy and Iain, have personally attended over 2,500 weddings each. This level of experience means we know the acoustics and layout of Cornhill Castle intimately.
- A Full-Time Professional Agency: We moved away from the “hobbyist” model decades ago. Every booking is fully guaranteed, insured, and managed by a professional office team, ensuring 100% reliability.
- Immaculate Presentation: Our pipers pride themselves on their traditional Scottish attire, ensuring they are a credit to your wedding photographs and the prestigious surroundings of the castle.
- Mini or Full Pipe Bands: For a wall of sound that will echo across the Clyde Valley.
- Snare Drummers: Add a rhythmic, contemporary edge to the traditional piping sets.
- Evening Reception Fusion: Perfect for bridging the gap between the wedding breakfast and the evening dance.
Ready to bring award-winning music to your castle wedding?
Review our price lists and options on this page, or contact the Piping Services Scotland team today for a bespoke quote tailored to your Cornhill Castle celebration.