Iain Dewar – Bagpiper

Professional Bagpiper for Hire

Iain Dewar is a professional bagpiper available for hire all over Scotland.

About Iain

Iain learned to play the bagpipes as a member of the Glencorse Pipe Band, then had a spell with the Woolmet and Danderhall RBL Pipe Band, the Scottish Gas Pipe Band, the Lady Victoria (Newtongrange) Pipe Band, and then the newly reformed Penicuik and District Pipe Band, competing in the various grades at all the local and major competitions.

He developed an early interest in playing solo, and under the guidance of Iain Mcleod, learned to play for highland dancers and became a regular performer at ceilidhs and corporate events in and around the Edinburgh while providing the piping for local dancing school competitions and display events. Over the years Iain has played at most of the well known Scottish shows in the capital and gives credit to a season with Bill Torrence at the King James Hotel for his own entertaining address to the haggis.

In 40 plus years of pipe bands, competition, and solo playing, Iain has formed an entertaining repertoire which includes tunes and banter for all occasions, a mix of traditional, classic, and modern music. Iain makes every effort to satisfy even the most unusual musical requests! Weddings are a particular specialty and Iain pride’s himself in keeping guests entertained throughout the event.

Iain wears the Cameron of Erracht tartan and plays a set of Gillanders and McLeod bagpipes purchased new in the 1970s from the late Iain McLeod, sadly this company no longer exists. His chanter and reeds are by R T Shepherd, another well known and respected bagpipe manufacturer, the sound and quality set by Bob Shepherd’s own expert ear. He enjoys all forms of pipe music, but traditional tunes are his favourites, especially the classic 2/4 marches. 

If you’d like to hire Iain for your event, please mention his name when completing the contact form.