Welcome to bonniedoonpiper.au

A gloomy open day in the 70s at Singleton Army Camp started my interest in the pipes. The Edinburgh tattoo became a must-see event for many years afterwards.  Then Paul McCartney with Mull Of Kintyre, Scotch On The Rocks,  and, of course, Bon Scott & AC/DC's Long Way To The Top with the iconic film clip for the song with the Rats of Tobruk Pipe Band.  I have been a member of or practiced with many pipe bands over the years including Epping, Lithgow, Bankstown, Sydney University Regiment, St Marys, Blue Mountains and Clan MacCleod.

 TV appearances include Roy & HG's Club Buggery and Elle McFeast's Live & Sweaty in the 1990s.  I have also played at many weddings, funerals & events over the years. 

'Bonnie Doon' comes from nearby Bonnie Doon Reserve in Katoomba, a place I love visiting and also, of course, the iconic Australian film, 'The Castle'. The name originally comes from a Robert Burns song, 'Ye Banks & Braes o' Bonnie Doon' (1791). 

The pipes are not just a Scottish thing. They are found throughout Europe and the Middle East, which is probably where the Romans first adopted them. It has been said that, rather than fiddle while Rome burned, Nero was more likely to be playing the bagpipes. 

The sound and spectacle of  the pipes adds a memorable and magical ambience to events and occasions. Due to their long history they often affect the soul in a way no other instrument can. 

 Specific music can be requested, suggested or selected, arranged and played solo or at Bb 466hz concert pitch to be in tune with other instruments such as guitar or organ, etc.

 The charge for most events is $200, depending on travelling time.

Send initial enquiries to bonniedoonpiper@yahoo.com