AUSTIN · HILL COUNTRY · CENTRAL TEXAS
Highland Bagpiper for Life's Most Important Moments
Based in Austin — formerly the official piper at Lancaster Castle, England. Professional bagpiping for funerals, weddings, and events across the Texas Hill Country.
Trusted for funerals, weddings, and events across Central Texas
Austin Roots
Fifth-generation Austinite, serving Central Texas
Lancaster Castle
Solo piper for the 100-year Armistice tribute, Nov 11, 2018
Texas & UK Experience
Seven years performing professionally in the United Kingdom
Services
The Right Sound for Every Occasion
Funerals & Memorials
A lone piper can transform a quiet moment into something unforgettable. Respectful, easy to arrange, and coordinated with funeral homes for a smooth service.
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Events
Kilted, professional, and memorable. Ideal for corporate events, celebrations, festivals, and private gatherings.
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Weddings
Highland pipes bring power and ceremony to a wedding day — from the first entrance to the final send-off.
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About the Piper
Ryan Guthrie
A modern Highland piper with deep local roots and international experience.
Ryan Guthrie is a fifth-generation Austinite who began learning the pipes locally with the Capitol City Highlanders before pursuing the craft professionally in the United Kingdom.
During seven years abroad he performed throughout England and Scotland and served as the official piper at Lancaster Castle — one of England's historic ceremonial sites. Now back in Central Texas, Ryan performs for families, couples, and events with the same professionalism and care he brought to ceremonies overseas.
The Experience
What the pipes bring to your moment
Highland bagpipes have a presence unlike any other instrument. The sound carries across distance and changes the atmosphere immediately.
Arrival
Guests hear the pipes before they see the piper. The sound carries across the space and the tone of the event shifts instantly.
Procession
Whether leading a wedding party down the aisle or walking ahead of a casket, the pipes mark the moment with dignity and presence.
Final Note
When the last tune fades — at graveside, at a reception entrance, or at the close of a ceremony — the quiet that follows is something people remember.
Where We Serve
Serving Austin and the Hill Country
Based in the Austin metro area and performing across Central Texas. Travel fees may apply beyond 50 miles. View full service area →
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You'll hear directly from Ryan — with clear answers on availability, pricing, and next steps.