18 hand-picked acts — ceilidh bands, DJs, pipers and string ensembles for every part of your day.
18 musical acts found in Edinburgh
One of Edinburgh's most in-demand ceilidh bands, HotScotch is a dynamic trio of accordion, fiddle and drums who have been packing dance floors at Scottish weddings since 2006. They specialise in calling lively, accessible ceilidhs that get even the most reluctant guests up dancing, and offer a combined ceilidh and DJ package to keep the party going all night.
Led by accordionist and broadcaster Norman Mackay, The Ceilidh Experience has spent over two decades reinventing the Scottish ceilidh — blending traditional reels with modern energy and slick production, including electric fiddle and accordion-triggered samples. They're long-standing resident band at Edinburgh's Ghillie Dhu, and offer integrated ceilidh-and-DJ packages with full lighting and sound.
A beloved Edinburgh ceilidh institution playing for dancers since 1995, Da Hooley line up two fiddles, accordion-and-caller and guitar for a rich, full-bodied traditional sound, scaling up to a six-piece with percussion when needed. They're known for clear, patient calling — making them a favourite for couples whose guests are new to ceilidh dancing.
Performing since 2005, Reel Time bring a rocking modern Scottish edge to the ceilidh tradition — perfect for couples who want the dance floor energy of a function band with the joyful chaos of a proper Highland fling. They also operate as Reel Time Events, providing pipers, DJs and discos for the full Scottish wedding package.
A foot-stomping Edinburgh ceilidh band assembled from some of Scotland's finest traditional musicians, Ceilidh Fire deliver high-octane dance music with deep musicianship. Their callers are warm and patient with first-timers, and they tailor sets to the size and energy of the room — from intimate barn weddings to full castle halls.
A leading UK entertainment agency representing award-winning wedding DJs, sax-and-DJ acts and live bands across Edinburgh and beyond. Their handpicked roster covers everything from chilled afternoon Ibiza-style sets to high-energy floor-filling evening parties, with sleek setups and live-remixing DJs tailored to each couple.
A long-established Edinburgh DJ and PA hire service with over thirty years entertaining weddings, corporate events and parties across Scotland. Alongside mobile discos and MC services, they offer professional audio and front-of-house sound hire — a practical, experienced choice for couples who want a straightforward, well-equipped evening party.
Pipe Major Roderick Deans — Edinburgh-based, award-winning and playing since the age of six — offers the full Scottish wedding piping repertoire: piping guests in, walking the bride up the aisle, playing the couple out, and leading on to the reception. Choose from traditional No. 1 Highland dress, No. 2 dress with waistcoat and kilt, or a contemporary tweed kilt outfit. He also delivers a traditional Gaelic toast on request.
One of Scotland's foremost wedding string quartets, the Edinburgh String Quartet draws on a repertoire of over 3,800 arrangements — spanning baroque, classical and romantic traditions through jazz, tango and modern pop reimagined for strings. Beautifully understated and reliably elegant, they're a long-standing favourite for ceremonies and drinks receptions at Edinburgh's most prestigious venues.
Stravair are an elegant acoustic guitar-and-violin duo — Aaron (guitar) and Laura (violin, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) — performing pared-back arrangements of contemporary pop, jazz, classical favourites and traditional Scottish tunes. Their warm, intimate sound is well-suited to civil ceremonies, drinks receptions and the quieter moments of a wedding day, and they can also bring a caller for a ceilidh later in the night.
A fiddle-led Edinburgh and Glasgow ceilidh band playing weddings across Scotland since 2003, available as a three-, four- or five-piece with a professional caller who teaches the steps as you go. They round out the night with an integrated DJ disco and pop-rock covers, so couples can book a single act for the full evening.
A seven-piece Edinburgh jazz band specialising in 1930s and 40s swing — a four-piece rhythm section of drums, bass, guitar and piano under a front line of trumpet/vocals, clarinet/trombone and saxophones. Their repertoire draws on Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald, and because the players are themselves swing dancers they're a natural pick for couples planning a vintage drinks reception or dance-led evening.
An Edinburgh-based hot string jazz band drawing on Django Reinhardt-style gypsy jazz, the Great American Songbook and swing-era arrangements of modern pop. They've held a Sunday residency at the Sheraton Grand since 2016 and have performed at Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Callander Jazz Festivals — a natural fit for cocktail-hour drinks receptions and stylish vintage-themed evenings.
A Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate with over sixteen years of performance experience, Charlotte won the Scottish Wedding Awards harpist category in 2022 and has played hundreds of weddings across Scotland — from castles to rustic barns. She offers five tailored packages covering guest seating, ceremony entrance and exit, register signing, drinks reception and the wedding meal, with a repertoire of over 250 pieces that she'll happily extend on request.
An Edinburgh small-harp player with over twenty-five years of performance experience, Robert Douglas Kerr plays weddings, ceilidhs and Burns Suppers across the Lothians, Borders and central Scotland. His repertoire balances traditional Scottish tunes, classical pieces and customised arrangements of couples' chosen songs, and he'll happily add vocals or perform as a duo where the moment calls for it.
An Edinburgh-based bagpiper with over thirty years' playing experience, Glyn Morris covers the Lothians, Borders, Fife, Perth & Kinross and the Highlands for weddings, vow renewals and Scottish celebrations. He performs in full Piper's No. 1 Highland dress, also offers Scottish small pipes, traditional announcements and toasts, and — unusually — is qualified as a wedding celebrant if you'd like piper and officiant rolled into one booking.
An Edinburgh classical ensemble offering string quartet, string trio, flute quartet or flute trio line-ups for weddings, civil partnerships and corporate events across Scotland and northern England. Their repertoire spans classical, modern songs, Scottish tunes and film themes, and the line-up flexibility makes it straightforward to match the sound to the space — from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions.
An award-winning Edinburgh DJ service led by Paul, with over twenty years' experience and the Prestige Award for DJs Scotland 2023/2024. Every booking includes a professional PA, lighting rig and wireless microphone, and the client list spans wedding venues like Dundas Castle and Manderston House to long-running corporate residencies — a safe, well-equipped choice for the evening dance floor.