Entertainment & Bands
From a ceilidh band to a DJ or a solo piper piping guests in, entertainment sets the tone of the evening — and in Scotland, a ceilidh with a caller is still a genuine staple of most wedding receptions.
What to look for
- Video or audio of a full live set, not just a short promo reel.
- Whether a ceilidh band includes a caller (someone talking guests through the dances) — essential if many guests won't know the steps.
- PAT-tested equipment and public liability insurance — most venues will ask for proof of both.
- A clear finish time and any overtime charges built into the contract.
Questions worth asking
- Do you provide a caller for ceilidh dances?
- Can you supply your own PA and lighting, or does the venue need to provide it?
- What's included in your set length, and what does overtime cost?
- Can you send proof of PAT testing and public liability insurance for the venue?
Typical price range in Scotland
A ceilidh band with caller for a Scottish wedding typically costs from around £600 up to £1,500+ depending on the number of musicians and set length; solo pipers for the ceremony or drinks reception are often £150–£300 for a short booking.
Figures are general guidance only, not quotes — always get a written quote from the supplier direct.
Verified suppliers
Real Scottish businesses we've checked against their own website. This is a starting point, not an exhaustive list — we'll add more over time.
Chaplins Disco
Edinburgh-based mobile disco and DJ service with over 30 years covering weddings and functions.
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Point Five Ceilidh Band
Glasgow-based ceilidh band playing weddings across Scotland.
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Arta String Quartet
Edinburgh-based string quartet playing wedding ceremonies and receptions across the east of Scotland.
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Hireaband
West Kilbride-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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The Jacobites Ceilidh band
Edinburgh-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Anti Wedding Wedding DJs
Stonehaven-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Jiggered Ceilidh Band
Ayr-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Ceilidh Experience
Edinburgh-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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The Jiggers Ceilidh Band
Glasgow-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Fife Wedding Party Band The Dirty Martinis
Dunfermline-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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DejaVu Showband
Glasgow-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Coila Ceilidh Band
Glasgow-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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Little Red Wedding Band
Glasgow-based wedding entertainment act covering weddings across the surrounding area.
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