Making your event WCP&D amazing
Your event is our event
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums band can be booked for International, National, Charity and Private events. We give the same commitment and attention to detail to every event where we perform, because your event is our event too.
“We hired the Wiltshire Caledonia Pipe Band for our garden wedding in Dorset in June 2025.
We had a solo piper to pipe us out of the church, then a half pipe band to play everyone into the marquee reception. The whole band were incredible. Everything was organised, and straight forward and it was a brilliant performance. Our guests were blown away by the whole experience. I couldn’t recommend the Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums more for any occasion!
Angus Fraser”
Weddings
There is nothing more enjoyable than piping for a couple on their Wedding day. We know that everything has to be organised to perfection. Timing, music, attire discretion - everything.
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums will work directly with you, or with your wedding planners to ensure that we make your very special day one to remember. Absolutely no detail is too small and we have designed performances which are suitable for Cathedrals and stately homes, to village churches.
If you are interested in hiring a piper or our band for your wedding celebrations, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Charity events
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums is always please to perform in support of Charities, especially when we are raising funds for veterans. Every year we are proud to perform in support of the Not Forgotten opening the Ideal Home Show with them this year in March.
We also take part in special events like 'The Big Bang & Blow' where we assemble with other pipers and drummers to perform at London's main rail stations to raise funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
If you are hosting a charitable event, and you would like us to support your event, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Hogmanay - New Year's Eve
Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland, and increasingly the rest of the UK are deeply rooted in tradition and cultural heritage, and the inclusion of a bagpiper is a defining feature that enhances the event's authenticity and emotional impact. The sound of bagpipes is central to the festivities, symbolising Scottish pride, unity, and resilience, and is especially prominent as the clock strikes midnight. The playing of "Auld Lang Syne" by a piper at this moment is a powerful, reflective tradition that unites guests in welcoming the new year.
Beyond the music, the visual presence of a piper in full ceremonial Highland dress—complete with a kilt in clan tartan, sporran, Prince Charlie jacket, Glengarry hat, and ghillie brogues—creates a striking spectacle that adds gravitas and pageantry to the celebration. This iconic image is not only a nod to centuries of Scottish history but also a focal point for photos and memories. The piper’s role extends beyond the midnight moment; they can welcome guests at the start of the evening, lead processions, or perform during key events such as dinners or receptions, thereby shaping the atmosphere throughout the night. Whether at private house parties, hotels, or large public events like Edinburgh’s street festivals, the presence of a bagpiper ensures that the Hogmanay experience is elevated, meaningful, and unforgettable.
For the Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums this is one of our busiest nights of the year with all of our active Pipers & Drummers deployed.
Given the high demand for pipers during New Year’s Eve, bookings are often made over a year in advance. So if you would like to book one of our Pipers for your New Year's Eve event, then don't wait to contact us.
If you are hosting a New Year's Eve or Hogmanay event and would like to hire one of our pipers or a team, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Burns' Night
This is one of the Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums band's busiest nights of the year. We are delighted to support Burns Night celebrations all across Wiltshire and the South West. In 2025 we were delighted to have supported the Mayor of Test Valley Borough Council's Burns' Night Charity Dinner hosted at Crosfields Hall along with numerous events and Officers' Mess Halls, hotels and restaurants.
We offer a full support package for all our clients including the provision of Scallies to deliver the address to the haggis, ceilidh bands, callers and Scottish dancers if required, along with promotion via social media.
If you are hosting a Burns' Night event and you would like us to perform, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Festivals & Parades
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums band has a proud history of supporting Festivals and parades in Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire appearing at the Wargrave Parade, Malmesbury Carnival & Festival, Andover Carnival & Parade, the Frome Carnival and Parade and the Trowbridge Carnival and Parade amongst others.
We offer a full support package for all our festival and parade clients including marketing support and promotion via our social media channels and in person appearances at fundraisers.
If you are organising a Festival or Parade, and you would like us to perform for you, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Corporate Events
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums band is very proud to have supported numerous corporate events over the years, from International Charities, Information Technology Organisations and Sporting Bodies to Museums and even Local Authorities.
We can tailor an events package to suit your exact needs.
Our band collaborates closely with corporate marketers to craft a tailored musical experience that aligns perfectly with a company’s brand identity and event objectives. By understanding the vision behind each gathering—whether it’s a high-energy product launch, a formal gala, or a relaxed team-building retreat—we curate a setlist that enhances the atmosphere and engages guests from start to finish.
We work with corporate event planners to integrate live music into every phase of the event, welcoming guest upon arrival to a full-stage performance that serves as the evening’s highlight.
Whatever your need we are able to offer a full support package for all our clients including promotion via our social media channels and in person appearances.
If you are hosting a corporate event, and you would like us to support your event, then click on the button below to send us a message.
Funerals
The Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums band offers a deeply moving and dignified presence at funerals and memorials, rooted in a long-standing tradition of honouring the departed. Our music, characterised by the haunting and mournful sound of the Great Highland Bagpipes, evokes a profound sense of respect and solemnity, making it a powerful tribute to the deceased.
This tradition traces its origins to the Scottish and Irish custom of playing bagpipes at funerals, a practice that has since become a standard for honouring fallen firefighters, police officers, and military personnel.
The band’s performances are not merely musical; they are ceremonial acts of remembrance, helping families and communities process grief while ensuring that the memory of the departed is honoured with dignity.
Hiring the Wiltshire Caledonian Pipes & Drums means assurance of trust: a professional and talented Piper performing for your loved one, offering a heartfelt, timeless expression of honour, respect, and remembrance.
If you are hosting a Funeral or Memorial, and you would like us to support your event, then click on the button below to send us a message.
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