Donald Lindsay
Overview
- Solo piper in 'no 1' dress, with extensive experience
- Featured prominently throughout the soundtrack of the film "Burke and Hare"! (Ealing Studios 2010), playing both pipes and whistle
- Has also appeared in BBC One's "Songs of Praise", and "Piping Galore"
- Released solo album in 2003 to critical acclaim in folk music press
- Plays both full size Highland Pipes, and mellow 'Smallpipes' (see samples)
- Can perform solo, or with percussionist, organist, accordionist, harpist, or guitarist.
Price Range
Prices range from £150 to £1000
About
Donald Lindsay plays the Highland Bagpipes & Scottish Smallpipes, and lives in Muthill, near Crieff in Perthshire. Originally from Glasgow, Donald learned pipes through local pipe bands and instructors, and has been piping since his teens.
He's a musically very adventurous piper, who's career has included recording for film ("Burke and Hare"), TV ("Piping Galore", "Songs of Praise"), and radio, as well as working on numerous CD recordings, both solo and with artists as diverse as Caledon - Scotland's Three Tenors, and folk singer Alasdair Roberts.
He's been piping at weddings and functions for around 10 years, full time for 8 years, and has a wealth of experience in this area.
Where are they based?
Donald is based in Crieff, Perthshire, but regularly plays throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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Sample Set List
All traditional pipe favourites can be played, and he's always happy to attempt something different if requested.
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