Harvey Kane

A born and bred Scot, I started playing the bagpipes from the age of 12 after becoming captivated by their bold and unique sound after watching my school's band practicing one day. Since then, I have had the honor of being taught by some of the most renowned pipers in world, all of whom have won some of the most prestigious awards in the piping world, including The World Championships: Barry Donaldson, Gordon Campbell and the famous father and son Duo: Tom and Iain Speirs. To this day, I have performed at countless weddings, Burn's nights, remembrance days, funerals, corporate and social events all over the UK and further afield including France, Switzerland, Italy and South Africa. As well as this, I am a regular on the competition circuit for both band and solo competitions and have picked up many prizes along the way. Some of my particular highlights have been playing in the Beating of the retreat at both Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, piping at Murrayfield Rugby Stadium as the Scotland rugby team run onto the pitch and being the solo piper at the St Gallen International tattoo (Switzerland). Currently, I perform with two bands: the first is the Piper's Trail- the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo house band, and the second is the Grade 2 Portlethen and District pipe band. Both of these bands have players of the highest ability and are fortunate enough to be invited to perform all over the world, as well as at competitions and events throughout the United Kingdom! I am able to offer each of my clients a tailored service to meet all of your requirements to make your event extra special by having a traditional Scottish piper. I am able to play in either full Traditional No. 1 dress in Modern Cameron of Erracht tartan, or the Piper's Trail tartan, or the more informal No 2. Dress in Modern Cameron of Erracht tartan, Black Watch Tartan, or the exclusive Piper's Trail tartan: the choice is entirely up to you, or for something slightly less formal or more fun, I can also offer a third dress option: any of my kilts and a rugby shirt!