Professional Scottish Great Highland Bagpipers and Dancers – Detroit Michigan USA
Fàilie – Welcome
Have Bagpipes will travel, without missing a beat.
Marty and Scott took 1st and 3rd place respectively in the North American solo bagpipe competition held at Maxville Canada.
The brothers had the honor of performing Amazing Grace with singer Andy Williams and instrumentalist Quincy Jones on their world tour.
Since then, brothers have performed in front of tens of thousands of people including: Bob Hope, James Stewart, Yul Brynner, Johnny Carson, Fay Wray, President Ford, Four Star Generals, Governors, Senators, Congressman, Corporate executives, Disney events, dignitaries and proud to perform with and for U.S.A., Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand, Scottish Armed Forces, their Veterans, and Military Tattoos.
Available for weddings, funerals, family gatherings, parties, fund raising, corporate events. Located in Detroit Michigan, Mentor Ohio, Monroe Washington. Yes, we do travel extensively.
Highland-piping’s Mission: Promote the Celtic arts by providing top notch Highland Bagpipers, Highland Dancers and Irish Dancers.
Since 1968, Highland piping has provided Professional Great Highland Bagpipers and Dancers throughout the United States, Japan with Bagpipers and Dancers located in Michigan, Ohio, and Washington.
Tune – Hielan Laddie
Thank you from The Kiefer Foundation – Do not Text and Drive.
Hiring a Bagpiper
Paying the Piper
How to find a good sounding bagpiper and what too budget for.
Grade levels for pipers are grade 5 (beginner) through grade 1 (very experienced) and “Open”. Open is the highest level of piping a Bagpiper can reach.
Two important questions one should always ask before hiring a bagpiper.
1) What level do you (bagpiper) currently compete in?
Our answer: Grade 1/Open (Highest Level)
2) Do you (bagpiper) have any recordings of you piping that we can hear?
Our answer: Yes
We understand everyone has a budget and we are very flexible with our pricing.
Weddings
A Memorable and Joyous Event
The sound of Bagpipes, as guests arrive at your wedding, is a clear statement that an exciting and major event is about to take place.
The link below not only provides suggestions or guidelines for using a bagpiper at a wedding, but also provides an outline “Planning for a Wedding and Reception” to help you create your own wonderful event.
Memorial Services
Honoring Those Who Loved and Helped Us
A piper, off in the distance, playing leaves an everlasting impression.
There is no finer tribute then the bagpipes playing Amazing Grace and/or Flowers of the Forest at the memorial service.
Funerals are often very short notice, however, we will get back to you within 4-8 hours after your initial contact (email or phone).
Special Events
Fundraisers, Corporate Event
Special events, such as Military Services, Eagle Scout Services, Cancer Awareness, Promotional ceremonies, etc., are very hard to plan for. We at Highland piping understand the stress of putting it “all together”
Recordings
Recording and Videos
Over the years, Highlandpiping has made many recordings available. Some of these recordings are free to download and hear, while others can be purchased. We appreciate your continued support for our recordings. Use the following links to experience some of our music and performances.
Types of Bagpipes
Great Highland Bagpipes (GHB), Fireside Bagpipes
We have three types of Bagpipes available. The Great Highland Bagpipes (GHB), Fireside Bagpipes and Electronic Bagpipes. The GHB are the Bagpipes most people are familiar with. These are great for “open space” areas, whereas the Fireside Bagpipers were developed specifically for “close space” areas.
The Electronic Bagpipe can be used to play with traditional instruments in that this bagpipe can be tuned to 440Hz.
Learning the Great Highland Bagpipe (GHB)
Big Question, Why?
Learning the Great Highland Bagpiper (GHB) can be fun, exciting and never ending.
Investments associated with learning the Great Highland Bagpipes.
So, you have decided to try and learn to play the Great Highland Bagpipes and thus want to better understand your investment with regards to your personal time and associated costs.
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Great Higland Bagpipe (GHB) Scales
One octave, no flats, no sharps
This is (Work In Progress) WIP
Definition of music. A tone or frequency that sounds pleasant to the human ear.
Definition of one octave: The distance between one note and the next note bearing its same name.
Definition of GHB Notes: Low G, Low A, B, C, D, E, F, High G, High A.
Question: Using any musical, which note is the starting note of the octave?
About Us
Brief Introduction
The Five Pipers (brothers – Marty, Scott, Tyge, Clifford, Dean) and One Highland Dancer (sister – Laura) were introduced to the world of highland piping and dancing by Scottish immigrants and family friends Donald and Jock MacLellan.
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2026 Why Highland-Piping is Recommended
Why He Is Recommended: Decades of Experience: Tyge has been playing for over 20 years and has deep roots in Detroit’s piping history, including connections to the historic Ford Motor Company Pipe Band. Versatility: He is active in the community, providing feedback for other competitive pipers and staying involved with regional piping events. Direct Contact:…
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2018 Piping Press
A lifelong musician, he comes from a family of pipers and was introduced to Highland piping by Scottish immigrants. He famously made headlines for a solo performance from the top of the Mackinac Bridge towers, where he played “Amazing Grace” and “Scotland the Brave” in 18 mph winds.
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Support Wild Kingdom
Supporting Local Animal Shelter Highland-piping are proud sponsors of supporting local animal shelters
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Gibson Fireside Bagpipes. Example of Gibson Fireside bagpipes being used for an Indoors wedding
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2026 Estes Park International Tattoo
The 2026 Estes Park International Tattoo will feature an outstanding lineup of performers, including:U.S. Navy Ceremonial GuardGwent and Powys ACF Military Pipes and Drum Band (Scotland)51 ACU Swan Regiment Drums and Pipes (Australia)Swing DollsNative American Dance CircleEstes Park International Tattoo Pipes and DrumsEstes Park International Tattoo Highland DancersFriday, September 11, 2026 at 7:00 PMSaturday, September…
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Kiefer Foundation
Mark your calendars to participate in the Kiefer Foundation fund raiser on May 11, 2026. More information can be found here at https://mkiefer.org/
