Pipers for Hire

Bill Hawes & His Sister Jeanie Hawes

Bill has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipes since he was 7 years old! He became a professional piper at age 15.  He has won prizes at the Northern Meeting in Inverness Scotland, The Portree Gold Medal in Scotland, Cowal Highland Gathering,  and won the last Banner awarded by Colonel Mcewan at Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, and many North American Competitions throughout his competitive career. Bill and Jeanie are honored to have "By Her Appointment to Her Royal Highness Princess Anne" having had the honor to play by command performance.

Jeanie has been playing the Great Highland Bagpipe since she was 7 years old.  She was the first Canadian female to win first prize at the Northern Meeting in Inverness, Scotland and many prizes in Canadian competitions and American contests.  She has also performed for many dignitaries. 

Bill OR Jeanie can be booked for Weddings, Head Tables and Funerals.

 Popular Tunes that are commonly played are:

(We will of course play any selections you would like to hear!)

Play in the Bridesmaids and Bride with:

Highland Cathedral and/or Skye Boat Song

For the Signing:  Magersfontein and Lochanside

Recessional: Mairies Wedding

Please contact Bill OR Jeanie to confirm booking availability and Rates

Phone (403) 286 1932

Email:  highlandshoppe@telus.net