Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Alan began learning pipes in the Boy's Brigade at the age of 9. Having now been playing for over 40 years, although always learning, he has achieved a high standard of performance as well as a wide repertoire of tunes.

Alan has played at numerous and varied functions, at home and abroad, throughout his piping career, as well as competing with both Tayside Police and Rose and Thistle Pipes and Drums.

Based in Portsmouth, Alan plays regularly at weddings, funerals, Burns nights etc, as well as military functions at various sites in the area, including on board HMS Victory herself.

Alan has a wealth of experience and is happy to advise on tune selection, best use of the piper, even Highland dress queries if required, and will work with you to help ensure a successful event.

Alan is available to travel to your function within approx 100 mile radius of Portsmouth.

PLEASE NOTE : For Burns Nights Alan does not perform the Toast to the Haggis poem.