EPISODE · Mar 12, 2024 · 15 MIN
Meet Glyn Morris: Bagpiper & Wedding Celebrant in Edinburgh
from The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories · host Carrie Anne
EDINBURGH: Now based in Edinburgh, Glyn comes from the village of Kingussie in the Highlands, where he started piping at the age of 9. He played with the famous Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, starting in the Novice band and progressing to Grade 1. BOOK GLEN HERE FOR MUSIC OF WEDDING SERVICESGlyn spent 6 months living in South Korea. He played the pipes for a Korean company who specialised in importing Scottish products, as well as piping for the British Embassy in Seoul. Glyn also spent a year in New Zealand playing in the Manawatu Scottish Society Pipe Band. This is a Grade 1 pipe band who are regularly amongst the top 10 placed bands in the World Pipe Band Championships. In 2005 Glyn was the New Zealand Champion Piper.Closer to home, Glyn has performed for many different types of events, from weddings to vehicle launches. He has performed for Prince Charles in Edinburgh and on a number of recordings. He is your perfect Edinburgh Wedding Piper.Glyn has extensive knowledge of the bagpipes and their history. He also plays the Scottish Small Pipes, which are a very different sounding instrument to the Highland Pipes. The more mellow sound makes them well-suited to smaller, more intimate indoor venuesIf you'd like to hire Glyn as a bagpiper and/or wedding officiant, go here: https://www.scottishbagpipers.com/celebrant-bagpiper/Glyn offers couples the opportunity to have their wedding or vow renewal ceremony officiated by their bagpiper, and with the choice of many traditional Scottish wedding rituals included in their ceremony.The Quest Express BlogLearn more about events, trips & VIP DaysIntroducing the First Premium, Come to You, Decentralized Dinner Society for Discerning Travelers: The Dinner Story. Visit us and inquire here: The Dinner StoryThe podcast may be over, but our curiosity and hunger for inspiring people and experiences will never end. Join the WAITING LIST for our most unique experiences, COMMISSION a rare season of modular events, or just say HI: [email protected] Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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EDINBURGH: Now based in Edinburgh, Glyn comes from the village of Kingussie in the Highlands, where he started piping at the age of 9. He played with the famous Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, starting in the Novice band and progressing to Grade 1. BOOK GLEN HERE FOR MUSIC OF WEDDING SERVICES Glyn spent 6 months living in South Korea. He played the pipes for a Korean company who specialised in importing Scottish products, as well as piping for the British Embassy in Seoul. Glyn also spent a...
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